From startup to industry leader, hear Zoom's story from the founder himself, and where he plans to innovate next.

For the next event in Rice University's Lilie Lecture Series and President's Lecture Series, we will be joined by Eric Yuan, CEO and Founder of Zoom.

The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is the home of entrepreneurship at Rice. Through courses, co-curricular activities, and a suite of resources for student and alumni founders, we are bringing Rice innovations to the world. Yael Hochberg, Head of Lilie and the Ralph S. O’Connor Professor in Entrepreneurship and Professor of Finance at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, will be moderating the discussion. Mr. Yuan will dive into his entrepreneurial journey advancing Zoom from startup to industry leader, and what's next for Zoom's role in innovating education. Just nine years later, this innovation is shaping how we interact and learn in ways we - and him! - never had anticipated.

Rice University's President’s Lecture Series (PLS) was created to enrich the intellectual life of the Houston community by bringing to the Rice campus "celebrities of substance," speakers of both high intellectual distinction and broad public appeal. These annual lectures are sponsored by the Office of the President and various departments across campus. The lectures for the 2020-2021 academic year will be brought to the Rice University community virtually.

This event is in partnership with and hosted by Lilie, Rice University's President's Lecture Series, and the Chao Center for Asian Studies.

After registering via Eventbrite, you will receive an email with the Zoom details.