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Owl Have You Know
The Rice Business Podcast
Owl Have You Know is Rice Business’ podcast created to share the experiences of alumni, faculty, students and other members of our business community — real stories of belonging, failing, rebounding and, ultimately, succeeding. During meaningful conversations, we dive deep into how each guest has built success through troubles and triumphs before, during and after their time on our beautiful campus, foot in McNair Hall and the new state-of-the-art Virani Hall. Our guests come from every corner of the Rice Business community — Full-Time, Professional, Executive and Online — because that’s how the network actually works here. Owls answer the call.
Owl Have You Know is Rice Business’ podcast created to share the experiences of alumni, faculty, students and other members of our business community – real stories of belonging, failing, rebounding and, ultimately, succeeding. During meaningful conversations, we dive deep into how each guest has built success through troubles and triumphs before, during and after they set foot in McNair Hall.
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New episodes are released every other Wednesday.
Recipient of the 2026 Communicator Award of Distinction
Owl Have You Know received a 2026 Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts — our fourth consecutive year of AIVA recognition. Credit belongs to our hosts, Maya Pomroy '22 and Brian Jackson '21, and to the guests who trust us with their stories.
We’re grateful to AIVA and those who were critical to the podcast’'s early success: Rice Business external relations team, the alumni board, and past hosts Christine Dobbyn ’20, David Droogleever ’12 and Scott Gale ’19.
Check Out a Special Episode
To Become a CEO, You Need To Take Risks feat. Professor Yan “Anthea” Zhang
In this live episode, Professor Zhang shares what her research reveals about the leap from functional roles to the C-suite, why taking risks is non-negotiable for career advancement, and how Rice Business Executive Education’s Executive Leadership for Women program is giving women the tools and community to rise.
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At Rice Business, we believe in the power of stories — and everyone has one. Share yours, or point us toward someone whose story you'd want to hear.
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Flight Path
Liam reflects on United’s customer-centric transformation and how the Online MBA gave him the flexibility and confidence to grow as a leader.
December 10
Flight Path
Allison chats about selling her first venture, Rebellion Photonics, to Honeywell in 2019 and how she's codifying blue collar genius through Alaris AI.
November 26
Up Next
Sora discusses her research on the hidden bias of gig worker ratings and what she loves most about teaching at Rice.
November 12
Flight Path
Farid Virani shares his entrepreneurial journey, the Virani family’s commitment to education and community, and the vision behind the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.
October 29
Flight Path
Marian shares how she’s built a career that bridges energy and art, the lessons she’s carried from Tabasco to Houston, and why creativity continues to guide everything she does.
October 08
Up Next
In this special live episode, Al Danto '00, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship, shares his extraordinary career journey and his story of recovery after two life-threatening medical crises.
September 24
Flight Path
Sujeev chats about his 16 years at Baker Hughes, his work with Amel Association Houston to give back to the community, and how the Rice MBA helped him put the final pieces together in his career.
September 10
Flight Path
Emmanuel, a Rice Business Ph.D., discusses his career journey, research on access to venture capital funding, and how he's teaming up with his son to bring AI tools to young innovators in Cameroon.
August 27
Pivot
Monique shares how her health journey inspired her startup, Dr. Clara, an idea born in a Rice MBA classroom.
August 13
Flight Path
Mike and Corban chat about how their time at West Point shaped them, what brought them to Rice Business and the impact the Veterans Business Battle has had over the past decade.
July 30
Meet the Hosts
Founder, The Public Lead
Co-founder, Maven Interests
Cohost, Owl Have You Know
Executive MBA, Class of 2022
Co-founder, Maven Interests
Cohost, Owl Have You Know
Executive MBA, Class of 2022
Director, Origination, Earthrise Energy
Cohost, Owl Have You Know
Online MBA, Class of 2021
Cohost, Owl Have You Know
Online MBA, Class of 2021
Former Hosts
Founder, Dobbyn Digital Media
Executive MBA Class of 2020
Executive MBA Class of 2020
Full-Time MBA Class of 2012
Former Executive Director, Halliburton Labs
Host, Owl Have You Know
Executive MBA Class of 2019
Host, Owl Have You Know
Executive MBA Class of 2019
Check Out Our Previous Podcast: The Index
Previously hosted by journalist Saul Elbein (The New York Times Magazine, This American Life) and produced by Rice Business Wisdom in partnership with Texas Monthly, The Index brings research to life with conversations on work, culture and innovation.