During Day 2 of FIESTA: Join us for a keynote fireside chat with Rice Computer Science Professor Anshumali Shrivastava, the cofounder of ThirdAI, a technology company making it easy for businesses to deploy customized large language models — that’s like a custom ChatGPT in the pocket of every business owner! Anshumali and ThirdAI recently raised $6M in venture capital funding to bring the power of AI to businesses, and will be sharing his experiences bringing research from the lab into industry, and some of the challenges he and the team have overcome while riding the AI wave. You’ll also hear from some of the 2023 Rice Innovation Fellows, PhDs and Post-Docs from across Rice that are turning their groundbreaking research into real world impact.

Open to the whole Rice community. Dinner and drinks will be provided for all attendees

The Liu Idea Lab invites you to kick off the academic year with FIESTA: a 4-day Festival to celebrate Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, and Art from every corner of the Rice University campus.

When you show up at FIESTA, you’ll get inspired by hearing from experienced, successful Rice founders as well as emerging student startups of all kinds. Opportunities will be discovered as you explore the mind-blowing research and innovation from Rice University faculty, students, and alumni that is making the leap from the lab to your living room. You’ll have chances to connect with fellows students across every degree program and major, who share your interests and passions, and want to make a positive impact in the world. Learn about the resources and upcoming opportunities available to you at Rice’s center for entrepreneurship, the Liu Idea Lab. Be inspired to take the first steps on your own entrepreneurial journey as you dive into a week of eye opening innovation.