Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm ET at The Skylark for a presentation and reception with Emmanuel Yimfor, Ph.D. '20, Assistant Professor of Finance at Columbia Business School and 2020 Rice Business Ph.D. graduate. Dr. Yimfor will explore the powerful role university alumni networks play in shaping the venture capital landscape and share how these connections influence which startups get funded and the ripple effects on entrepreneurial success. This thought-provoking presentation will shed light on the hidden dynamics of early-stage investing and offers fresh perspectives on equity and innovation. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research that could reshape how you think about funding and networks.

Please register below so we know to expect you. Be sure you have filled out all pages of the form - if you do not see a confirmation page and receive a confirmation email, you have not completed the registration.

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm ET
Location: 200 W 39th St, New York
Price: $25/person; free for Rice Business December 2024 graduates only
Registrations after midnight on the day of the event will incur a 25% surcharge in accordance with our event policy. 

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This event is open only to current Rice Business graduate students, parents of current Rice Business undergraduate students, and Rice Business alumni and their guests.