Owl Have You Know Podcast: A Live Event 

Join us on Monday, August 18, at 5:00 p.m. (Anderson Family Commons, McNair Hall) for a live recording of Owl Have You Know hosted by Maya Pomroy ’22 and featuring Al Danto ’00, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship and one of Rice Business’ most inspiring voices. 

Al started his first company at 23 years old, growing it through multiple acquisitions before selling to a private equity-backed group. He went on to complete his MBA at Rice Business, where he launched a new venture as an Executive MBA student in the New Enterprise class. He returned to Rice to teach New Enterprise, Enterprise Acquisition and their corresponding E-Labs, guiding students as they build and acquire businesses of their own. He is also a driving force behind the Veterans Business Battle and has been a trusted mentor and beloved member of the Rice Business community for over two decades.

Beyond his professional success, Al has faced extraordinary personal challenges. After surviving two life-threatening medical crises, he made a remarkable comeback — one that reshaped his perspective and deepened his commitment to teaching. His story is one of resilience, grit and purpose, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. 

A reception with refreshments will follow. Register today!

Attendees can park in the central campus garage. The garage is under McNair Hall (Rice Business) and the fee is $12. 

Learn About Our Guest and Host

Al Danto
Guest

Al Danto is a senior lecturer in entrepreneurship at Rice Business and partner at Exit Advisors. A serial entrepreneur and private equity investor, he has launched, grown and sold multiple ventures — including Universal Worker, the healthcare staffing firm he started during his MBA that was later acquired by Interstaff. Today, he advises private business owners and mentors the next generation of entrepreneurs. 

Maya Pomroy '22
Host

Maya is an executive, entrepreneur, and award-winning host and journalist with over 20 years of experience. She is a highly sought-after speaker and has received numerous accolades, including the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts Communicator Award and our Rising Star Alumni Award. Maya holds a BBA, bachelor’s in journalism and master’s in public policy from the University of Texas. She earned her MBA at Rice Business in 2022. 

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