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SUMMARY:TiE Women's Program Masterclass: Building a Global Brand on a Startup Budget (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:TiE Women’s Program Masterclass: Building a Global Brand on a Startup Budget\nAs part of the TiE Women’s Program\, this masterclass will equip women founders with practical strategies for building a strong\, authentic brand without a large marketing budget. \nMasterclass Speaker:\nR. Paul Singh\, CEO\, EverestLabs.AI \nIn this session\, participants will learn how to define their positioning and brand identity\, leverage social proof and thought leadership\, and use their personal brand to drive visibility and growth for their startups. \nNote: This session is exclusively for TiE Women Program participants.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-womens-program-masterclass-building-a-global-brand-on-a-startup-budget/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260724T120000
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SUMMARY:Mentor Connect: 1:1 Founder Sessions Featuring Manavendra (Manu) Sial (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Connect: 1:1 Founder Sessions Featuring Manavendra (Manu) Sial\n📅 Friday\, July 24\, 2026 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT\nIn-Person Session \nTiE Silicon Valley’s July Mentor Connect features Manavendra (Manu) Sial\, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tenneco\, a leading global manufacturer in the transportation sector. \nWith more than two decades of experience across global finance\, operations\, capital markets\, and strategic transformation\, Manu has served as a financial leader and board advisor for both public and private equity-backed companies. Prior to Tenneco\, he held CFO roles at Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC)\, SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR)\, and VECTRA\, an Apollo Global Management portfolio company. \nManu brings deep expertise in corporate finance\, capital strategy\, operational transformation\, M&A\, and guiding companies through complex growth and global expansion initiatives. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nFounders selected for Mentor Connect will receive a focused 20-minute 1:1 session and guidance on: \n\nCorporate finance\, fundraising\, and capital strategy\nM&A\, acquisitions\, and strategic divestitures\nScaling operations and driving profitability\nFinancial planning\, reporting\, and investor readiness\nBoard governance and investor relations\nGlobal expansion and cross-border business integration\nLeadership lessons from public and private equity-backed companies\n\nWhy Join\nMentor Connect gives founders direct access to experienced executives who have helped build\, scale\, and transform global organizations. Sessions are practical\, candid\, and tailored to your startup’s stage—helping you strengthen your financial strategy\, prepare for growth\, and navigate critical business decisions. \nWhether you are preparing for fundraising\, scaling operations\, building a stronger financial foundation\, or navigating strategic growth opportunities\, this is a unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned CFO and global business leader. \nApply for a 1:1 Session\nSpace is limited and founders are selected through an application process. \nApply now to be considered for the July 24 Mentor Connect session with Manavendra (Manu) Sial.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mentor-connect-on-july-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260626T183201Z
CREATED:20260617T172153Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Women's Program Masterclass: Go-To-Market Strategy for Early-Stage Startups (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:TiE Women’s Program Masterclass: Go-To-Market Strategy for Early-Stage Startups\nAs part of the TiE Women’s Program\, this masterclass will help women founders build a strong foundation for growth by developing effective go-to-market strategies for their startups. \nMasterclass Speaker:\nR. Paul Singh\, CEO\, EverestLabs.AI \nIn this session\, participants will learn how to identify their early adopters\, build a repeatable sales process\, and leverage product-market fit insights and customer feedback loops to accelerate growth. \nNote: This session is exclusively for TiE Women Program participants.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-womens-program-masterclass-go-to-market-strategy-for-early-stage-startups-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T120000
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SUMMARY:July TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours Featuring Rajiv Jain (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours gives founders the opportunity to meet 1:1 with experienced entrepreneurs\, investors\, and technology leaders for direct feedback on their startup\, growth strategy\, and fundraising journey. \nThe July edition features Rajiv Jain\, Founder and CEO of ThinkSys\, a global software engineering and technology services company. As an entrepreneur and technology leader\, Rajiv has built ThinkSys into a trusted partner for hundreds of companies worldwide\, helping organizations leverage technology to drive growth and innovation. \nDuring this session\, selected founders will participate in focused one-on-one meetings\, gaining actionable insights on scaling technology businesses\, building high-performing teams\, product development\, customer acquisition\, and fundraising readiness. \n📅 Date: Friday\, July 31\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT \nAbout Rajiv Jain\nRajiv Jain\, CEO\, ThinkSys \nDriven by an unwavering passion for software development\, Rajiv Jain\, founder and CEO of ThinkSys\, established the organization in 2012. With a steadfast commitment to empowering organizations\, his mission is to provide cutting-edge software solutions that enable businesses to achieve unmatched quality and success. Under his leadership\, ThinkSys has grown into a global technology services company recognized for its expertise in software engineering\, quality assurance\, cloud technologies\, and digital transformation. \nRajiv is a technology executive\, entrepreneur\, and innovator with decades of experience building and scaling technology organizations. His leadership has helped ThinkSys earn industry recognition\, including placement on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Red Herring Asia 100 award. \nWhy Founders Should Apply\nThis is an opportunity to receive direct feedback from a founder who has successfully built and scaled a global technology company from the ground up. \nSelected founders will receive: \n\nA 20-minute 1:1 session with Rajiv Jain\nInsights on building and scaling technology-driven businesses\nGuidance on product development\, execution\, and growth\nFeedback on fundraising readiness and investor positioning\nPerspective from an experienced entrepreneur who has worked with startups and enterprise customers across multiple industries\n\nWhether you’re building a SaaS platform\, AI solution\, enterprise product\, or technology-enabled business\, this session will provide practical guidance to help you accelerate your growth. \nApply to Participate\nSelected founders will be notified ahead of the session. \nNote: This program is designed for new applicants and is not available to current TiE Angels Silicon Valley portfolio companies.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/july-tie-silicon-valley-angels-office-hours-featuring-rajiv-jain/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T183000
DTSTAMP:20260626T183416Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Women's Program Masterclass: Financials & Metrics That Matter to Investors (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:TiE Women’s Program Masterclass: Financials & Metrics That Matter to Investors\nAs part of the TiE Women’s Program\, this masterclass will help women founders understand the financial fundamentals that investors expect from high-growth startups. \nMasterclass Speaker:\nNaeem Zafar\, CEO\, Coach & Board Advisor\, Entrepreneur\, Professor & Angel Investor \nIn this session\, participants will explore key startup metrics such as unit economics\, customer acquisition cost (CAC)\, and lifetime value (LTV)\, gain an understanding of financial modeling for seed-stage companies\, and learn how to prepare for investor due diligence. \nNote: This session is exclusively for TiE Women Program participants.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-womens-program-masterclass-financials-metrics-that-matter-to-investors/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T211434Z
CREATED:20260618T195800Z
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SUMMARY:Growth Engine Monthly Series(In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Building a great product is only the beginning. Scaling a company requires a predictable\, repeatable growth engine. \nThe Growth Engine Monthly Series connects selected founders with experienced Silicon Valley GTM executives for personalized one-on-one strategy sessions. \nEach month\, accomplished Chief Marketing Officers\, Chief Revenue Officers\, Chief Sales Officers\, Chief Customer Officers\, and other senior operating executives provide practical guidance tailored to each founder’s stage of growth. \nCommon discussion topics include: \n\nGo-to-market strategy\nMarketing and demand generation\nEnterprise sales\nProduct positioning\nCustomer success\nPartnerships and alliances\nRevenue operations\nAI-driven growth strategies\n\nFormat \n\nFirst Friday of every month\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT\nTiE Silicon Valley Office\n30-minute one-on-one executive session\n\nParticipation is complimentary but strictly by application and approval. Preference is given to venture-backed and growth-stage founders seeking to build scalable go-to-market organizations. \nApply here: https://luma.com/9lli9aqv
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/growthengine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T183000
DTSTAMP:20260710T193704Z
CREATED:20260617T173502Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Women's Program Masterclass: Mastering Investor Conversations (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:TiE Women’s Program Masterclass: Mastering Investor Conversations\nAs part of the TiE Women’s Program\, this masterclass will equip women founders with the skills and confidence to navigate investor discussions and communicate their startup’s value effectively. \nMasterclass Speaker:\nPreetha Ram\, Managing Partner and CTO\, Pier 70 Ventures \nIn this session\, participants will learn how to address common investor questions\, frame their fundraising ask and valuation\, and gain insights into what investors truly look for when evaluating startups. \nNote: This session is exclusively for TiE Women Program participants.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-womens-program-masterclass-mastering-investor-conversations-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T214157Z
CREATED:20260618T195206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T214157Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Connect Monthly Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Building a successful startup requires strong legal foundations from day one. \nThe Legal Connect Monthly Series gives founders direct access to experienced Silicon Valley startup attorneys through personalized one-on-one sessions. \nWhether you’re forming your company\, raising capital\, protecting intellectual property\, or preparing for institutional investment\, these clinics provide practical guidance tailored to your stage of growth. \nCommon discussion topics include: \n\nCompany formation and corporate structure\nFounder equity\, vesting\, and acceleration\nCap table design\nSeed and Series A financing\nTerm sheet negotiation\nBoard governance\nEmployee option plans\nIntellectual property protection\nPrivacy\, AI governance\, and compliance\n\nFormat \n\nSecond Friday of every month\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT\nTiE Silicon Valley Office\n30-minute one-on-one legal consultation\n\nParticipation is complimentary but strictly by application and approval. Priority is given to founders actively building and scaling venture-backed startups. \nApply here: https://luma.com/n9fy30i6
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/legal-clinic/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260818T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260818T183000
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CREATED:20260717T190425Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Women's Program: "Ask Me Anything" – GTM Edition with Anand Akela
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session with Anand Akela\, where women founders can ask their most pressing go-to-market (GTM) questions in an open and candid discussion. Whether you’re validating your market\, acquiring your first customers\, refining your sales strategy\, or preparing to scale\, this session is your opportunity to gain practical insights and real-world advice from an experienced startup operator and GTM leader. \nAsk Me Antyhing Host:\nAnand Akela\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Acalvio Technologies \nNote: This session is exclusively for TiE Women Program participants.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-womens-program-ask-me-anything-gtm-edition-with-anand-akela/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T183000
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CREATED:20260617T172917Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Women's Program Masterclass: Crafting a Winning Pitch Deck (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:TiE Women’s Program Masterclass: Crafting a Winning Pitch Deck\nAs part of the TiE Women’s Program\, this masterclass will help women founders develop compelling investor presentations that clearly communicate their vision\, traction\, and growth potential. \nMasterclass Speaker:\nNaeem Zafar\, CEO\, Coach & Board Advisor\, Entrepreneur\, Professor & Angel Investor \nIn this session\, participants will learn how to structure a powerful 7–10 slide pitch deck\, use storytelling and data to showcase traction\, and understand the key do’s and don’ts of delivering an effective investor presentation. \nNote: This session is exclusively for TiE Women Program participants.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-womens-program-masterclass-crafting-a-winning-pitch-deck-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260820T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T182933Z
CREATED:20260708T182933Z
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SUMMARY:Salesforce AI Thought Leadership with Muddu Sudhakar
DESCRIPTION:Join TiE Silicon Valley in-person at the Salesforce Tower for an exclusive enterprise AI session with Muddu Sudhakar\, SVP & General Manager at Salesforce. A seasoned tech executive and 5x founder\, Muddu will share strategic insights on the evolving AI landscape\, product innovation\, and how startups can effectively scale in today’s ecosystem.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/salesforce-ai-thought-leadership-with-muddu-sudhakar/
LOCATION:Salesforce Tower in San Francisco\, CA\, Salesforce Tower in San Francisco\, CA\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T183103Z
CREATED:20260714T183103Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Fridays
DESCRIPTION:​TiE Silicon Valley’s Funding Fridays is designed to help founders accelerate their fundraising through direct conversations with venture capitalists\, real-time feedback\, and meaningful investor connections tailored to your stage and sector. \n\n\n​This session is a unique opportunity for founders currently raising capital to: \n​✅ Pitch directly to an active institutional investor\n​✅ Receive candid\, actionable feedback on your technology roadmap and fundraising strategy\n​✅ Build meaningful connections to advance your fundraising journey\n\n\n\n​ℹ️ Format: In-person 1:1 curated meetings with the VC (Palo Alto Office)
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/funding-fridays-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260824T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T181756Z
CREATED:20260707T230251Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Health: From Innovation to You
DESCRIPTION:Despite representing half the world’s population\, women’s health has historically been underserved—but a new wave of pioneers is changing the narrative. \n“Women’s Health: From Innovation to You” brings together an exceptional panel of women who are actively shaping the future of healthcare. Featuring a dynamic mix of visionary founders creating cutting-edge solutions and leading venture capitalists funding the next generation of wellness\, this session bridges the gap between groundbreaking science and real-world impact. \nOur panel will dive into the incredible innovations they have brought to market\, shedding light on new technologies\, emerging science\, and the evolving funding landscape. Whether you are an entrepreneur\, investor\, or health enthusiast\, the goal of this event is to educate\, inspire\, and showcase how new\, in-the-market solutions are finally solving age-old problems. \nKey Takeaways & Discussion Highlights: \n\n\nFrom Lab to Market: Real stories from founders who have successfully launched disruptive products in the women’s health space. \n\n\nThe Investor Perspective: Insight from VCs on where the market is heading and what it takes to fund the future of FemTech and healthcare. \n\n\nBreaking Boundaries: An inside look at upcoming technologies\, bio-tech advancements\, and new science tackling long-neglected health issues. \n\n\nEmpowering the Ecosystem: How we can collectively support\, build\, and champion innovations that directly improve women’s lives. \n\n\nWho Should Attend: Founders\, investors\, clinicians\, ecosystem enablers\, and anyone passionate about healthcare innovation and the rapidly growing FemTech market. \n\n\nFormat: Panel Discussion followed by Q&A [and Networking – optional] \n\n\nDate: July 27th\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: \n\n\nLocation:Palo Alto Office
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/womens-health-from-innovation-to-you/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260901T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T183415Z
CREATED:20260710T161354Z
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SUMMARY:TiE University 2026
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Student Entrepreneurs — Applications for TiE University 2026 Are Now Open!\nEvery great company begins with one idea—and one founder willing to bring it to life. \nIf you’re a college student with a startup idea or an early-stage venture\, TiE University (TiE-U) is your opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs\, build your startup\, and compete on a global stage. \nWhy Join TiE University?\nAs a TiE-U participant\, you’ll gain access to: \n\nExpert mentorship from successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders\nStartup Bootcamps and global mentoring sessions\nOpportunities to compete with student founders from around the world\n\nThe TiE-U Global Pitch Competition\nOver the next several months and multiple stages\, you’ll refine your startup\, receive personalized mentorship\, and prepare to compete at the highest level. \nWhether you’re validating an idea\, building an MVP\, or already growing your venture\, there’s a track designed for your stage. Final track placement will be determined by the TiE-U team based on your application. \nWhat’s at Stake?\n\n$20\,000 in cash and in-kind prizes (Core & Open Tracks)\n$100\,000+ in equity investment opportunities (Demo-Day Track)\nOne-on-one mentoring\, founder workshops\, and masterclasses\nAn opportunity for the Top 6 teams to pitch live at the TiE Global Summit (December 14–15\, 2026)\n\nWho Can Apply? \nCurrent undergraduate\, postgraduate\, and PhD students\, as well as founders who have graduated within the past two years. \nYour Journey\nApply → Get Mentorship and Attend Masterclasses → Compete in the TiE Silicon Valley Regional Finals → Represent TiE Silicon Valley at the TiE-U Global Pitch Competition → Global Finals at the TiE Global Summit \nApplication Deadline: July 30\, 2026 \nReady to turn your startup idea into reality? \nApply today: TiE University Global Pitch Competition \nWe look forward to seeing your ideas grow into the next generation of impactful startups. \nQuestions? Please reach out to vani@tie.org
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-university-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T213925Z
CREATED:20260618T202709Z
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SUMMARY:Growth Engine Monthly Series (In- Person)
DESCRIPTION:Building a great product is only the beginning. Scaling a company requires a predictable\, repeatable growth engine. \nThe Growth Engine Monthly Series connects selected founders with experienced Silicon Valley GTM executives for personalized one-on-one strategy sessions. \nEach month\, accomplished Chief Marketing Officers\, Chief Revenue Officers\, Chief Sales Officers\, Chief Customer Officers\, and other senior operating executives provide practical guidance tailored to each founder’s stage of growth. \nCommon discussion topics include: \n\nGo-to-market strategy\nMarketing and demand generation\nEnterprise sales\nProduct positioning\nCustomer success\nPartnerships and alliances\nRevenue operations\nAI-driven growth strategies\n\nFormat \n\nFirst Friday of every month\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT\nTiE Silicon Valley Office\n30-minute one-on-one executive session\n\nParticipation is complimentary but strictly by application and approval. Preference is given to venture-backed and growth-stage founders seeking to build scalable go-to-market organizations.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/growth-and-marketing-engine-episode-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T213305Z
CREATED:20260618T200503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T213305Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Connect Monthly Series(In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Building a successful startup requires strong legal foundations from day one. \nThe Legal Connect Monthly Series gives founders direct access to experienced Silicon Valley startup attorneys through personalized one-on-one sessions. \nWhether you’re forming your company\, raising capital\, protecting intellectual property\, or preparing for institutional investment\, these clinics provide practical guidance tailored to your stage of growth. \nCommon discussion topics include: \n\nCompany formation and corporate structure\nFounder equity\, vesting\, and acceleration\nCap table design\nSeed and Series A financing\nTerm sheet negotiation\nBoard governance\nEmployee option plans\nIntellectual property protection\nPrivacy\, AI governance\, and compliance\n\nFormat \n\nSecond Friday of every month\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT\nTiE Silicon Valley Office\n30-minute one-on-one legal consultation\n\nParticipation is complimentary but strictly by application and approval. Priority is given to founders actively building and scaling venture-backed startups.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/legal-clinic-episode-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T183629Z
CREATED:20260618T202415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T183629Z
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SUMMARY:CIO FORUM (In- Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/cio-forum-episode-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T193000
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SUMMARY:TiE Silicon Valley Investors Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for TiE Silicon Valley Investors’ Day\, where top investors\, visionary founders\, and next-gen startups converge for an evening of deal flow\, networking\, and innovation. \nWhat to expect: \n\nDirect access to VCs\, angels\, and industry leaders\nLive pitches from 10 standout startups from our Funding Fridays and TiE Silicon Valley Angels portfolios\nInsider insights on the trends shaping the next wave of breakout companies\n\nThis invite-only event is designed to spark high-impact connections and unlock investment-ready opportunities \nSpace is limited. To request access or invite a fellow investor\, please contact Patricia Acosta at patricia@tiesv.ai for pre-approval. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-silicon-valley-investors-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260918T120000
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SUMMARY:Funding Fridays
DESCRIPTION:​TiE Silicon Valley’s Funding Fridays is designed to help founders accelerate their fundraising through direct conversations with venture capitalists\, real-time feedback\, and meaningful investor connections tailored to your stage and sector. \n\n\n​This session is a unique opportunity for founders currently raising capital to: \n​✅ Pitch directly to an active institutional investor\n​✅ Receive candid\, actionable feedback on your technology roadmap and fundraising strategy\n​✅ Build meaningful connections to advance your fundraising journey\n\n\n\n​ℹ️ Format: In-person 1:1 curated meetings with the VC (Palo Alto Office)
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/funding-fridays-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T184213Z
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SUMMARY:Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship - 2026 Fall Cohort
DESCRIPTION:MINI MBA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP \nThe Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship is the dedicated program of TiE Silicon Valley to educate the next generation of Entrepreneurs\, brings you a 6 weeks instructor-led and self-paced virtual certification program\, led by Silicon-Valley based instructors who are serial entrepreneurs and adjunct professors at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University. \nSTARTING ON SEPTEMBER 21\, 2026 \n6 Weeks ⎹ 6 Sessions ⎹ Instructor-led I Interactive Zoom Sessions ⎹ Led by Silicon-Valley serial entrepreneurs & professors at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University \nTHE PROGRAM \nThe program is geared towards early-stage entrepreneurs\, who are looking for instructional\, practical real-world learning as well as interactive sessions with fellow members. This program will prepare you to start right on your journey and prepare you to create your pitch to raise funding. \n\n\nLed by Entrepreneurs : Learn from experienced entrepreneurs so that you can avoid some of the mistakes on your entrepreneur journey. This is why we call this For Entrepreneurs By Entrepreneurs!\nExperienced Faculty: Learn from adjunct faculty members who have coached hundreds of students many of whom have gone on to start successful companies.\nNetwork: Network with fellow entrepreneurs and members of the TiE ecosystem.\nSeek Solutions: Bring your business problems and get answers from the TiE faculty\nPropel Entrepreneurial Growth: Learn about tools\, techniques\, methodology\, and guidance needed to propel entrepreneurial growth.\nCertificate of Completion: Receive a certificate of completion from TiE Silicon Valley\n\n\nGet an e-copy of 5 books on entrepreneurship authored by Naeem Zafar. BONUS CONTENT FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS BOOK DETAILS (Naeem’s website) \n\nProgram Details \nDate: September 21 to October 26\, 2026 \nDay: Every Monday \nTime: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT \nFormat: Virtual (6 instructed-led session) \nHybrid module: Participants are expected to complete the self-paced video assignments for the instructor led virtual sessions \nProgram Cost: \nPrices for a “Startup Founding Team” up to 2 members \nTiE Charter Member\, CXO Member and General Member: Early Bird $399  – After August 17 $449 \nSelect the above option if you are a member of the TiE Silicon Valley chapter\, to know more about the benefits of TiE SV membership click here. \nTiE Non-Member: Early Bird $499 – After August 17 $599 \nSelect the above option if you are not affiliated with TiE. You can become a TiE SV member at $199 and get access to year-round engagement with the TiE SV chapter. To become a TiE SV member\, click here. \n\nCURRICULUM \n\nSeptember 21\n\nConducting Market Research: Develop a comprehensive understanding to test product viability using sophisticated business models to inexpensive ways \n\nSeptember 28\n\nGo-to-Market – Starting The Sales Engine: Lay the groundwork to get the crucial momentum of at the initial sales \n\nOctober 5\n\nGo-to-Market Plans\, Get Marketing Engine Started: Formulate marketing plans to create an engine for lead generation that will help you scale. \n\nOctober 12\n\nTeam – Dividing Equity\, Hiring\, Conflict Management\, and Culture: Learn steps needed to nurture the most valuable asset of any startup – “the people” \n\nOctober 19\n\nBuilding a Financial Model: Understand unit economics\, estimate your financing need and build \n\nOctober 26\n\nHow to be Investor-ready: Pointers to fine-tune presentation to grab investor’s attention \n\nTESTIMONIALS Spring Cohort 2026 \n“This course was absolutely amazing and extremely helpful in building my start-up. Highly recommend to anyone that is thinking about starting a business or already in the process!” – Shawn Grose\, Northrop Grumman Corp. \n“The Mini MBA program was an outstanding experience and truly exceeded my expectations. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed – focused\, practical\, and free of fluff – delivering exactly what entrepreneurs need to understand and become VC-ready. Naeem Zafar and R. Paul Singh brought a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the program. Their ability to translate complex concepts into engaging stories\, combined with examples from their own journeys\, made the learning highly practical and impactful. This program is a must for any entrepreneur looking to gain clarity\, direction\, and actionable insights to grow their business.” – Vasudev Pulipati\, CEO\, Hiforte Technologies. \n\nQUESTIONS? \nContact us \nFor any questions regarding the program\, please email patricia@tiesv.ai.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mini-mba-in-entrepreneurship-2026-fall-cohort/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T203246Z
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SUMMARY:Mentor Connect: 1:1 Founder Sessions with Chandu Thota (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Connect: 1:1 Founder Sessions with Chandu Thota\nFriday\, September 25 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT\nIn Person | TiE Silicon Valley\, Palo Alto \nTiE Silicon Valley’s September Mentor Connect features Chandu Thota\, VP of Engineering\, Google Workspace\, where he leads the engineering organization behind products including Gmail\, Calendar\, Chat\, Drive\, Docs\, Sheets\, Slides\, and Meet—platforms that empower billions of users and millions of organizations worldwide. \nWith more than 14 years at Google\, Chandu has led engineering teams across Google Workspace\, Google DeepMind\, Google Cloud\, Maps\, Search\, Ads\, and Location Platforms. Prior to Google\, he was Founder\, CTO\, and VP of Product Development at The Dealmap\, which was acquired by Google in 2011\, and previously served as Software Development Lead for Microsoft’s Virtual Earth (now Bing Maps). \nChandu brings deep expertise in building AI-powered products\, scaling consumer and enterprise platforms\, and leading high-performing engineering organizations from startup through global scale. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nFounders selected for Mentor Connect will receive a focused 20-minute 1:1 session and practical guidance on: \n\nBuilding and scaling AI-powered products\nConsumer\, mobile\, and enterprise product strategy\nProduct and engineering leadership\nMachine Learning\, NLP\, and intelligent applications\nWeb services and scalable platform architecture\nInformation retrieval and search technologies\nBusiness strategy and product-market growth\nBuilding and leading high-performing engineering organizations\n\n📅 September 25\, 2026\n🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWhy Join\nMentor Connect gives founders direct access to accomplished technology leaders who have built\, scaled\, and transformed products used by billions of people. Sessions are practical\, candid\, and tailored to your startup’s stage\, helping you validate your strategy\, sharpen execution\, and accelerate growth. \nWhether you’re building an AI startup\, developing enterprise software\, launching consumer applications\, or preparing to scale your engineering organization\, this is a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of Google’s senior engineering leaders. \nApply for a 1:1 Session\nSpace is limited and founders are selected through an application process. \nApply now to be considered for the September 25 Mentor Connect session with Chandu Thota.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mentor-connect-11-founder-sessions-with-chandu-thota-in-person/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T213426Z
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SUMMARY:Growth Engine Monthly Series (In- Person)
DESCRIPTION:Building a great product is only the beginning. Scaling a company requires a predictable\, repeatable growth engine. \nThe Growth Engine Monthly Series connects selected founders with experienced Silicon Valley GTM executives for personalized one-on-one strategy sessions. \nEach month\, accomplished Chief Marketing Officers\, Chief Revenue Officers\, Chief Sales Officers\, Chief Customer Officers\, and other senior operating executives provide practical guidance tailored to each founder’s stage of growth. \nCommon discussion topics include: \n\nGo-to-market strategy\nMarketing and demand generation\nEnterprise sales\nProduct positioning\nCustomer success\nPartnerships and alliances\nRevenue operations\nAI-driven growth strategies\n\nFormat \n\nFirst Friday of every month\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT\nTiE Silicon Valley Office\n30-minute one-on-one executive session\n\nParticipation is complimentary but strictly by application and approval. Preference is given to venture-backed and growth-stage founders seeking to build scalable go-to-market organizations.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/growth-and-marketing-engine-episode-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T213742Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Connect Monthly Series(In- Person)
DESCRIPTION:Building a successful startup requires strong legal foundations from day one. \nThe Legal Connect Monthly Series gives founders direct access to experienced Silicon Valley startup attorneys through personalized one-on-one sessions. \nWhether you’re forming your company\, raising capital\, protecting intellectual property\, or preparing for institutional investment\, these clinics provide practical guidance tailored to your stage of growth. \nCommon discussion topics include: \n\nCompany formation and corporate structure\nFounder equity\, vesting\, and acceleration\nCap table design\nSeed and Series A financing\nTerm sheet negotiation\nBoard governance\nEmployee option plans\nIntellectual property protection\nPrivacy\, AI governance\, and compliance\n\nFormat \n\nSecond Friday of every month\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT\nTiE Silicon Valley Office\n30-minute one-on-one legal consultation\n\nParticipation is complimentary but strictly by application and approval. Priority is given to founders actively building and scaling venture-backed startups.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/legal-clinic-episode-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260716T214530Z
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SUMMARY:Placeholder: TiE Deep-Tech Forum: AI in the Physical World with CarbonBridge & KBR (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:The next massive shift in technology isn’t happening on a screen—it’s happening in laboratories\, reactors\, and manufacturing floors. TiE Silicon Valley is proud to host an interactive evening in partnership with CarbonBridge and KBR\, dedicated entirely to Physical AI and its groundbreaking applications in energy\, climate tech\, and green chemicals. \nThis event is tailored specifically for physical-AI companies\, deep-tech founders\, and climate/energy investors looking beyond traditional software wrappers to real-world hardware and biological solutions. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nElite Networking: Connect with hand-picked investors in the bio\, energy\, and chemistry sectors\, alongside representatives from Stanford\, LBNL\, and LLNL. \n\n\nFireside Chat: An insider look at commercializing deep tech\, featuring Manu Pillai (Founder\, CarbonBridge) and KBR leadership\, moderated by Anita Manwani (President\, TiE Silicon Valley). \n\n\nInteractive Forum: An open\, inclusive discussion on scaling physical science startups and leveraging advanced bio-manufacturing equipment. \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, September 17\, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\nWhere: TiE Silicon Valley HQ \n\n\nFeatured Partners: CarbonBridge\, KBR\, and RTI International \n\nRegister here
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-deep-tech-forum-ai-in-the-physical-world-with-carbonbridge-kbr/
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