This event will feature a discussion with Rice alumni Rakesh Agrawal, SnapStream's founder and CEO.  Snapstream is a DVR and search engine for businesses. It enables organizations to monitor television to find exact mentions of certain phrases or ideas. SnapStream’s clients include ESPN, NFL, and shows like The Colbert Report and The Soup.

Currently, Agrawal oversees the software company's strategy, innovation work, and operations. Continuing to advance the next generation of SnapStream's video capture, search and editing platform, Agrawal guides the team with expertise on software development, hardware solutions, and industry-specific workflows. Agrawal frequents all sorts of technology-focused events throughout the year to educate folks on the power of TV search in their everyday jobs.