TiE Women Info Session + Meet & Greet This energizing kickoff event introduces participants to the TiE Women Program, outlining the program structure, mentorship opportunities, and upcoming learning sessions. Founders connect with fellow entrepreneurs, program leaders, and past participants, fostering valuable relationships from day one. It sets an inspiring tone for the journey — encouraging […]
If you are a B2B software startup working on data/AI, infrastructure & DevOps tools, cybersecurity software, or SaaS and agentic applications — come meet our mentor of the month, Shawn Kung, Venture Partner at Tola Capital. About Shawn Successful Silicon Valley mentor, angel investor, and serial startup product operator Scaled companies from seed to major […]
TiE Silicon Valley’s Funding Fridays is a founder-focused initiative connecting early-stage startups with leading VCs through curated, 1:1 meetings. Join us on Friday, July 18 for a session featuring Viraj Phanse, Partner at Arka Venture Labs, a venture firm investing in global B2B tech startups at the pre-seed and seed stage.
TiE Silicon Valley is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive live recording of Meet the Drapers, the globally acclaimed startup pitch competition TV show hosted by legendary venture capitalist Tim Draper. Event Highlights: Special Episode for TiE Silicon Valley: Featuring top entrepreneurs from TiE Silicon Valley’s TiE50 portfolio and members. Special Judges: Nominated by […]
This month's Charter Member Lounge features Neeta Mhatre, Vice President of Asia Commercial Operations & China Strategy at Intuitive, and Vatsal Bharadwaj, Founder & CEO of Jabali. The conversation will be moderated by fellow Charter Member Anand Akela. The CM Lounge offers a dedicated space for meaningful peer exchange, industry insights, and deeper community engagement […]
The TiE Global Angels Power Pitch is a monthly pitch session (every third Thursday) for US-based TiE Angels. This platform helps startups engage with active angel investors across the TiE network. The July edition is scheduled for Jul 24, 2025 Presenting companies: DermaSensor (TiE Silicon Valley Company) Vital Start Health Harvest Thermal (TiE Silicon Valley […]
Financials & Metrics That Matter to Investors Led by Naeem Zafar, this session dives into the key numbers every founder must master before approaching investors. Participants explore the fundamentals of unit economics, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and lifetime value (LTV), along with the basics of building a solid financial model for seed-stage fundraising. The discussion […]
Crafting a Winning Pitch Deck In this hands-on session, Naeem Zafar guides participants through the essentials of creating a compelling 7–10 slide investor deck that captures attention and drives action. The session emphasizes the art of storytelling backed by data and traction, showing founders how to blend narrative with proof points that resonate with investors. […]
Mastering Investor Conversations In this insightful session, Preetha Ram equips participants with the skills to confidently navigate discussions with potential investors. The session covers common investor questions and how to answer them effectively, strategies for framing your ask and valuation, and insider perspectives on what investors truly look for in women-led startups. With practical tips […]
Go-To-Market Strategy for Early-Stage Startups In this strategy-driven session, R. Paul Singh walks participants through building a strong go-to-market foundation. The discussion focuses on identifying early adopters, creating a repeatable and scalable sales process, and leveraging product–market fit (PMF) insights with feedback loops to refine offerings. Participants gain actionable tactics to accelerate customer acquisition, validate […]
Funding Fridays by TiE Silicon Valley offers startup founders exclusive 1:1 meetings with top VCs. Meet Vikram Venkat, Principal at Cota Capital ✅ Pitch your startup ✅ Get real-time feedback ✅ Build investor connections
Calling all startup founders in AI, Wireless Networking and Enterprise Mobility — secure your spot to meet our August mentor: Bob Friday, Group VP, Chief AI Officer, CTO Enterprise, Juniper Networks. About Bob: Bob is a wireless tech entrepreneur and key contributor to the HS2.0 standard, with 15+ patents. He co-founded Airespace (acquired by Cisco […]