Greg Price explains how research proves that effective use of information technology creates a definite competitive advantage.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

Russ and John present a lecture-based curriculum that brings no homework. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—words of inspiration from college football great Paul “Bear” Bryant; This Week in Business History presents whitewall tires, the black market and JFK; Navigating Business Jargon—buzzwords and technospeak you should practice in front of the mirror; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Chrysler pulls a television ad.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 5th, 2008 | No Comments »

Russ flashes back to a few weeks ago when he visited with Brad Burke, Managing Director for the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship. In this segment, Burke tells about the upcoming Rice Business Plan Competition.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 5th, 2008 | No Comments »

Two years ago, Andrew Smith, along with a team of fellow students at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business, was the Grand Prize winner in the Rice University Business Plan Competition in Houston, TX. Today, Smith’s San Francisco-based company produces a patented product, the Trailer Tail, which increases the fuel efficiency of long-haul trucking fleets. That may not sound very glamorous—but this product can reduce fleet diesel consumption by more than 200 million gallons annually!

Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 5th, 2008 | No Comments »

Russ interviews Brad Burke during the Elevator Pitch Competition at the 2008 Rice Business Plan Competition, as 36 finalists compete for more than $675,000 in cash and prizes.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 5th, 2008 | No Comments »