Where are you from originally?
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE),
was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs,
corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus (Indian
subcontinent) region.
TiE is the world's largest not
for profit organization for entrepreneurs. It is spread across 61 chapters in
17 countries. The strength of TiE is its global network of 13,000 members
worldwide including over 2500 charter members.
What is your group’s mission?
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.
What brought you to North Texas?
TiE Dallas has been serving as a networking,
mentoring and educational resource to the DFW Entrepreneurial community for
over 10 years by organizing valuable events for its members and non-members
alike.
This year, for the first time, the Dallas,
Austin and Houston chapters of TiE are collaborating on a conference, and
bringing TiECon SW 2013 to the North Texas region. This conference is a
fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors and corporations to connect,
learn and create new opportunities and relationships
What need does it fulfill?
The conference brings entrepreneurs, investors,
service providers, university and corporate representatives, all under one
roof. By providing one venue to bring together the key players in the
entrepreneurial ecosystem, TiECon SW 2013 serves as a platform to raise funds,
to find mentors and advisors, for business development, to create partnerships,
to learn from experts and from each other, and most importantly to network and
build connections.
What exactly does it bring to startups?
In addition to a lineup of dynamic speakers, we
have three diverse panels on highly relevant topics for today’s environment.
Our panels cover Funding Choices for Startups, Big Data Trends and Cross Border
Trade and Innovation. This year, for the first time, we also have a Mentoring
Roundtable, where over a working lunch, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to
seek advice on specific business issues from experienced startup executives and
entrepreneurs. And of course, the most exciting event of the day is the
Elevator Pitch Competition, when finalists, shortlisted from an extremely
competitive pool of applicants, will get the opportunity to pitch their
business idea to a panel of judges composed of angel investors and VCs. This is
the opportunity for startups to get in front of investors and take the first
step to secure funding for their business.
What type of startup would benefit from your group?
TiE does not have an industry or stage focus, we
welcome any and all entrepreneurs. From
technology to hospitality we have a wide variety of members that can not only
learn from each other but also provide advice to the next generation of
entrepreneurs.
What advice do you have for entrepreneurs?
Take advantage of these networking and mentoring
opportunities. Learn more about TiE and TiECon SW 2013 at http://tieconsw.org
As a member of the Texas Entrepreneur Network, you receive a
15 percent registration discount. To register, click here,
select register today, enter your email address, select non
member. After you complete the registration page, enter discount
code Partner in the promo code field at
the bottom of the page to receive your 15 percent discount.
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