Charter Members are the backbone of TiE and a celebration of meritocracy. This is a dynamic group of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, financial investors, and academics who have chosen to pay it forward. All of them are high achieving role models, who have substantial intellectual capital, can mentor and inspire others, and are widely recognized as business creators and “net givers”. They have reached a stage in their professional life where they are ready, willing, and able to contribute to fellow members.