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TiE (formerly The Indus Entrepreneurs) is a global nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. TiE has 54 chapters in 13 countries, with a total membership exceeding 13,000. TiE is most closely affiliated with the South Asian business community, and is recognized as an important networking forum for entrepreneurs and investors.[1] TiE's sponsors include nearly every venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. The World Affairs Council of Northern California held its 2002 annual gala in honor of TiE for TiE's contributions to the international community and to global commerce.[2]

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[edit] Overview

TiE was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. There are currently more than 11,000 members and over 2,500 charter members in 56 chapters across 13 countries. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.

[edit] Membership

TiE has three tiers of membership: Global Charter Members, Charter Members, and Members. Global Charter Members are internationally recognized business leaders. Charter Members have achieved significant success in their local business community.

[edit] Activities

TiEcon is the world’s largest annual conference for entrepreneurs with participation from top technology companies, leading venture capital firms, and global service providers. It attracts over 3,000 attendees from across the world who collectively impact a significant portion of high technology businesses worldwide. These attendees span the spectrum of CEOs of mature companies to first-time entrepreneurs creating new companies to financial market experts and government policy makers.

[edit] Charter members

[edit] Sponsors

TiE has over 70 sponsors including:

  • Corporate Sponsors: Microsoft, Silicon Valley Bank, IBM, Merrill Lynch, KPMG, Applied Materials, Deloitte & Touche, Jet Airways, SAP, Wells Fargo
  • Venture Capital Sponsors: Kleiner Perkins, New Enterprise Associates, Greylock, Accel, Draper Richards, Bay Partners, Norwest

[edit] TiE Foundation

The TiE Foundation's purpose is to channel efforts and activities to cultivate entrepreneurship through fund raising activities and campaigns initiated and spearheaded by TiE Foundation. The TiE Foundation program supports analysis, research and discussion of economic policies of different nations, with a major focus on South Asia. The Foundation seeks tax-deductible contributions through events, direct solicitation, and similar means from individuals and institutions interested in advancing such policies efforts.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Warner, Melanie (2000-05-15). "The Indians of Silicon Valley". Fortune. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2000/05/15/279748/index.htm. 
  2. ^ "Program Details". World Affairs Council. 2002-04-23. http://wacsf.vportal.net/?fileid=2671. 
  3. ^ "Organization". TiE. 2007. http://tie.org/chapterHome/about_tie/Organization200706182892347277/viewOrganizationPagePT. 

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