TiE Kolkata is one of the growing chapters across the vast TiE network. In the last 25 years, it has continuously taken the lead and hopes to build on its strength to create an increasingly positive ecosystem for the entrepreneurs and investors. With a strong mentor support base, various events throughout the year covering various aspects of entrepreneurship, expanding into new geographies and business & organization management and multiple opportunities to showcase and network, it has emerged as one of the biggest platform supporting entrepreneurship.
Goals & Objectives
TiE Kolkata is a nonprofit venture devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle. With a global reach and a local focus, the heart of TiE efforts lies in its five foundational programs, – Mentoring, Networking, Education, Funding, and Incubation.
Several members have formed startups while at TiE, and are now charter members giving back to the community. TiE’s ultimate goal is to foster entrepreneurship, creating wealth for both the entrepreneur and the local communities.
What We Do
Since 2001, TiE Kolkata has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. The mission of TiE is to foster entrepreneurship globally through the 5 pillars of TiE : mentoring, networking, education, funding and incubation. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus area is to generate and enable the next generation of entrepreneurs.
TiE connects the entire entrepreneurship ecosystem from early stage entrepreneurs, serial entrepreneurs, professionals at leading corporations, venture capital, angel investors, thought leaders among others. The organization emphasizes the spirit of giving in all aspects of their work.
TiE Kolkata stands as one of the most vibrant chapters within the global TiE network. What began as a small circle of entrepreneurs has grown into a dynamic community comprising:
120+ Charter Members
250+ Associate Members
A rapidly growing base of young entrepreneurs shaping the future
The foremost and most widely known event that TiE Kolkata hosts is TiEcon, which is the largest professional and networking conference for entrepreneurs. TiE also hosts a wide range of programs events catering to various industry verticals, educational events hosted by TiE Institute, TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) program to foster entrepreneurship in our youth, and TiE Women’s Forum for empowering women entrepreneurs.
Achievements
TiE Global Award — "The Most Improved TiE Chapter Globally - 2018" and many community milestones.
