OwlSpark | Rice Alliance

#FounderSpotlightSeries continues with Joe Makoid, co-founder of Voythos, a Class 11 OwlSpark #Startup. “Voythos offers a mobile physician companion that monitors EMRs, prompting action and initiating care workflows.” Learn more about their company at alliance.rice.edu/owlspark/start…

Kicking off our #FounderSpotlightSeries of @RiceUniversity BlueLaunch Class 2. Meet Cindy Dafashy! Archway Family Medicine is a Direct Primary Care clinic that provides personalized healthcare through a low-cost monthly membership, giving back time and access to the doctor.

We’re SO close to the Ninth Annual #BayouStartupShowcase that’s TOMORROW August 3rd at @SaintArnold! You still have time to RSVP at bayoustartupshowcase.com You don't want to miss your chance to meet the 24 newest #startups & #smallbusinesses from @riceuniversity and @UHouston

Meet the newest startups & small businesses from #RiceUniversity and @RiceAlliance at a celebration of entrepreneurship, the Bayou Startup Showcase, on Wednesday, Aug. 3, in partnership with @UHouston. @SaintArnold #RiceAlliance #UofHouston #SaintArnold bit.ly/3oVPk7H

Meet the newest startups & small businesses from #RiceUniversity and @RiceAlliance at a celebration of entrepreneurship, the Bayou Startup Showcase, on Wednesday, Aug. 3, in partnership with @UHouston. bit.ly/3oVPk7H @SaintArnold #RiceAlliance #UofHouston #SaintArnold

The 24 teams will be from the four @RiceUniversity and @UHouston accelerators: OwlSpark, RED Labs, BlueLaunch and RED Launch. Head to bayoustartupshowcase.com to RSVP and checkout our teams pitches prior to the showcase!

Just nine days away from the Ninth Annual #BayouStartupShowcase on Wednesday August 3rd at @SaintArnold ! Have you RSVP'd yet? You don't want to miss your chance on meeting the 24 newest #startups & #smallbusinesses from @RiceUniversity and @UHouston

“Always be ready to revise. Your story is never going to be finished, it’s always evolving. Your storytelling is too. -@weeziemackey” #bayousmallbizsummer #bayoustartupsummer

“It is important to curate and polish your story so you can be memorable, start a meaningful conversation and create a true relationship.” -@weeziemackey #bayousmallbizsummer #bayoustartupsummer

“You need to know your truth before you share your story. You’re unique, your voice is unique, your story is unique.” -@weeziemackey #bayousmallbizsummer #bayoustartupsummer

The power of a good story- to teach, to influence, and to inspire. It connects people by building trust, loyalty, communication and good business. -@weeziemackey #bayousmallbizsummer #bayoustartupsummer

@weeziemackey Associate Director of Communications of @ricebusiness, owner of Origin Coworking, Author of ‘Throwing Like a girl’ & storytelling extraordinaire came to teach @RiceOwlSpark @UHREDLabs @Riceuniversity BlueLaunch and @UHouston RED Launch the art of sharing your story!

“There are four E’s of Principles of Profit &Prosperity: Evolve continuously.Experiment without fear of failure. Express yourself. Last but not least,Enjoy the ride.” -@JaySteinfeld on how to create a successful business with @RiceOwlSpark & @uhredlabs cohorts.#bayoustartupsummer

Read Boles’ parting words of wisdom…“Just don’t be horrible, that’s a much more achievable goal. Figure out a pathway to success that needs you to just be pretty good, then you’re coming out on top.”

“There’s a tendency for chasing the next shiny project. But maybe a more disciplined systematic and beneficial choice is to find an adjacent market.” -Read Boles

“Step 1: Find out who the first customer is and sell sell sell Step 2: Figure out how we expand this thing. Identify an adjacent customer with minimum pain and suffering.” -Read Boles

“For sales, pick a tiny little segment and dominate that segment. Then take a look at reasonable closely related segments for phase two of growth.” -Read Boles

Sales! Sales! Sales! Enjoyed having Read Boles come speak to our @riceuniversity OwlSpark and @uhREDLabs about the special art form of making sales. Follow along for some helpful tips!

Happy Birthday Jess! Thanks for being our fearless leader for OwlSpark& BlueLaunch. We appreciate you🎉

Wrapping up our Social Media 101 day with Kiran Meghani, teaching us how to work with influencers. Who knows, maybe YOU will be the next influencer for one of our new and exciting BlueLaunch startups!  #BayouSmallBizSummer