ABOUT THE INDUS ENTREPRENEUR (TiE) ORGANIZATION
TiE ranks among the world’s largest ecosystems for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development. With a global reach and a local focus, the heart of TiE’s efforts lies in its five foundational programs, – Mentoring, Networking, Education, Funding, and Incubation. With a focus on giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing the next generation of Entrepreneurs.
History:
Founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs and corporate executives with roots in the Indian sub-continent, today TiE Chapters worldwide have become a vibrant platform for entrepreneurs, professionals, industry leaders, and investors. With its network of over 33,000 members globally (including over 3,000 charter members) in 62 chapters across 14 countries.
Events:
Besides its flagship events, TiECon Silicon Valley and the TiE Global Summit – two of the largest professional conferences for entrepreneurs, TiE now has a wide range of programs including Special Interest Groups (SIGs), TiE Institute, DealFlow Meetings, TiE Young Entrepreneurs and TiE University Programs and, most recently, TiE Women’s and CEO Forum.
“Over the past 30 years, the TiE brand has globally become synonymous with the democratization of entrepreneurial opportunity. That this was done entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers without any government assistance is a testament to the power of our network and the enduring spirit of giving back through mentorship. The TiE community has created a virtuous cycle of learning, gaining experience, achieving professional success, and then giving back to the larger communities we live in by nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.” — Dr. Suresh Kumar, Professor, Author, and 5X Inc 500 Serial Entrepreneur.
“My heartfelt thanks to my fellow entrepreneurs at TiE New Jersey who sift, select, and mentor the ideas and innovations best positioned for success in the U.S. and to leverage TiE’s Global network to help launch them.” — Raman Kapur, Chairman – NewGen Parenterals, LLC
