The Rice University President’s Lecture Series presents

“Measuring, Finding and Developing Successful Tech Innovations to Change the World”

Featuring John Doerr ’73, engineer and acclaimed venture capitalist

For more than 37 years, John Doerr ’73 has served entrepreneurs with ingenuity and optimism — bringing ideas worth spreading to disruptive leaders and teams. In 2018, Doerr authored the New York Times bestseller “Measure What Matters,” a handbook for setting and achieving audacious goals. Through his book and platform, whatmatters.com, he shares valuable stories and lessons from innovators.

Tuesday, Dec. 4
7 p.m.

Stude Concert Hall, Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Rice University

6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005

Paid parking is available in the Central Campus Garage and West Lot 2.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please register.

The President’s Lecture Series, which is sponsored by the Office of the President and supported by the J. Newton Rayzor Lecture Fund, 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. If you would like to nominate future speakers for this series, please submit your nomination here. To learn more about the President’s Lecture Series and view past events, click here.