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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260304T173000
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SUMMARY:TiE Silicon Valley celebrates International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s History Month\, TiE Silicon Valley looks forward to celebrating International Women’s Day on Wednesday\, March 4th\, 2026.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-silicon-valley-celebrates-international-womens-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T190000
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SUMMARY:Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Go-to-Market – Starting The Sales Engine: Lay the groundwork to get the crucial momentum of at the initial sales
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mini-mba-in-entrepreneurship-session-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260228T140000
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SUMMARY:TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) 2026--Session 5
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URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-young-entrepreneurs-tye-2026-session-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T120000
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SUMMARY:Mentor Connect: 1:1 Founder Sessions with Vinita Paunikar
DESCRIPTION:TiE Silicon Valley’s February Mentor Connect features Vinita Paunikar\, a seasoned technology executive with a track record of transforming innovative ideas into enterprise-grade products and scaling them into multi-billion-dollar businesses. Recognized by Business Insider as one of the “26 Most Powerful Female Engineers in the U.S.”\, Vinita brings deep expertise in product strategy\, AI-driven transformation\, and building high-performing global teams. \nFormerly Senior Vice President of Engineering at Oracle America\, Vinita has also held leadership roles at VMware\, Microsoft\, Sybase\, and Siemens. She is known for translating customer insights into impactful product strategies that drive innovation\, growth\, and market adoption while championing AI/ML technologies to enhance productivity and creativity at scale. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nFounders selected for Mentor Connect will receive a focused 20-minute 1:1 session and can expect guidance on: \n\n\nProduct strategy and lifecycle governance \n\n\nAI transformation and operational efficiency \n\n\nBuilding and scaling SaaS platforms on cloud \n\n\nCompliance\, security\, and development infrastructure \n\n\nDriving customer-centric value realization \n\n\nStrengthening technical and domain leadership \n\n\nWhy Join\nMentor Connect gives founders direct access to experienced leaders who have built\, scaled\, and led complex technology organizations. Sessions are practical\, candid\, and tailored to your startup’s stage—designed to help you clarify priorities\, avoid costly mistakes\, and accelerate execution. \nApply for a 1:1 Session\nSpace is limited and founders are selected through an application process. \nDetails: \nFebruary 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nIn Person | Palo Alto \nApply now to be considered for the February Mentor Connect session.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mentor-connect-february-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260227T120000
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SUMMARY:TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours with Anand Jagannathan
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite founders to the February edition of TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours — featuring Dr. Anand Jagannathan\, Founder & CEO of Engage.Social and longtime serial entrepreneur\, angel investor\, and mentor. \nFounders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup in a candid 1:1 session\, get direct feedback on fundraising readiness\, and gain insight into what experienced angels look for in early-stage companies. \n📅 Friday\, February 27\, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT📍 TiE Silicon Valley Office — Palo Alto \nAbout Anand Jagannathan\nDr. Anand Jagannathan is a serial entrepreneur and founder of five companies\, including two IPOs — Banyan Systems and Responsys — making him one of the earliest Indian American founders to take a startup public. His other ventures include Reach Software\, iStorez\, and Engage.Social. \nAnand is an active startup mentor and angel investor with TiE Silicon Valley Angels\, with a portfolio of 25+ companies spanning healthcare tech\, insuretech\, fintech\, SaaS infrastructure\, AI infrastructure\, and alternative food. He began his career at AT&T Bell Labs as the primary software architect for the industry’s first 32-bit microprocessor and holds three patents in processor design and user interfaces. \nAnand holds a B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur and M.S./Ph.D. degrees in Computer Engineering from Rice University. \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/tie-silicon-valley-angels-office-hours-with-anand-jagannathan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260226T193000
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SUMMARY:Palo Alto Tech Talks
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URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/palo-alto-tech-talks-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T210000
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SUMMARY:Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Team – Dividing Equity\, Hiring\, Conflict Management\, and Culture: Learn steps needed to nurture the most valuable asset of any startup – “the people”
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mini-mba-in-entrepreneurship-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Session 4
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URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-young-entrepreneurs-tye-session-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20260117T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T000125Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Fridays by TiE Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:TiE Silicon Valley’s Funding Fridays connects startup founders with leading investors through curated\, in-person 1:1 meetings. Designed for founders preparing to raise capital\, the program offers direct access to VCs\, actionable fundraising feedback\, and meaningful investor connections. \nFeatured VC: Krishna Mehra\, AI Partner\, Elevation CapitalFormat: In-person 1:1 meetings with the VC
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/funding-fridays-by-tie-silicon-valley-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20260203T061820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T061820Z
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SUMMARY:Palo Alto Tech Talks
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/palo-alto-tech-talks-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship - 2026 Spring 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 FEBRUARY 16\, 2025 \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: February 16 to March 23\, 2025 \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 January 15 $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 January 15 $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\nFebruary 16\n\nConducting Market Research: Develop a comprehensive understanding to test product viability using sophisticated business models to inexpensive ways \n\nFebruary 23\n\nGo-to-Market – Starting The Sales Engine: Lay the groundwork to get the crucial momentum of at the initial sales \n\nMarch 2\n\nTeam – Dividing Equity\, Hiring\, Conflict Management\, and Culture: Learn steps needed to nurture the most valuable asset of any startup – “the people” \n\nMarch 9\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\nMarch 16\n\nBuilding a Financial Model: Understand unit economics\, estimate your financing need and build \n\nMarch 23\n\nHow to be Investor-ready: Pointers to fine-tune presentation to grab investor’s attention \n\nTESTIMONIALS 2nd Cohort 2025 \n“Just completed the TiE Mini MBA program\, an incredibly insightful experience that demystified how entrepreneurs can get investor-ready for pre-seed funding. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to kickstart their fundraising journey!” – Vikas Gupta\, Founder\, PaymentGenie \n“The Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship by TiE Silicon Valley was an insightful and practical experience. The course covered essential startup topics with real-world relevance and connected us with inspiring mentors and founders. It’s a great program for anyone looking to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset.” – Usama Dar\, Business Head\, International Industries Limited \n“Taking the Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship course was one of the most inspiring learning experiences I’ve ever had. It was my first time joining a class with adult learners\, so I felt quite shy at the beginning. However\, Professor Zafar’s encouraging and practical approach quickly made me feel comfortable and motivated to learn. Through this course\, I began to see how I could turn my own ideas into action. In fact\, I’m now preparing to launch my own social-impact business inspired by what I learned here. I’m deeply grateful to Professor Zafar and Professor Singh for sharing his knowledge and experience in such a generous way. This course gave me the confidence to dream bigger and think like an entrepreneur.” – Miley Okita\, Dream Builders \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-spring-cohort/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T210000
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SUMMARY:Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Conducting Market Research: Develop a comprehensive understanding to test product viability using sophisticated business models to inexpensive ways
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mini-mba-in-entrepreneurship-session-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:TiE Young Entrepreneurs(TYE) Session 3
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URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-young-entrepreneurstye-session-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:TiEcon 2026 Kickoff: Join our Community as a Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:Calling all volunteers and TiE Silicon Valley members—join us as we kick off the journey to TiEcon 2026.  \nBe part of the team behind TiE’s flagship conference and help bring together founders\, investors\, and ecosystem leaders from around the world.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/12362/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:TiE Young Entrepreneurs(TYE) 2026--Session 2
DESCRIPTION:TiE Young Entrepreneurs(TYE) 2026–Session 2 \nTYE Session 2– Opportunity Recognition\, Ideation and Market Research
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-young-entrepreneurstye-2026-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T120000
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SUMMARY:January Mentor Connect: HealthTech Deep Dive with Anita Manwani
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the new year with TiE Silicon Valley’s Mentor Connect\, a high-impact session designed to help founders start 2026 with clarity and momentum. Mentor Connect brings selected startup founders together for focused\, 1:1 conversations with experienced industry leaders who have built\, scaled\, and led companies across tech\, AI\, and entrepreneurship. \nFounders in HealthTech are invited to join our January Mentor Connect session featuring Anita Manwani — President & Board Chair\, TiE Silicon Valley & Vice Chair\, TiE Global Board of Trustees\, and a seasoned investor\, and serial founder. Participating founders will receive tactical\, 1:1 guidance on product\, commercialization\, regulatory/clinical hurdles\, and scale. \nAbout Anita Manwani:Anita Manwani is a seasoned corporate executive\, serial entrepreneur\, investor\, and board member.  Having existed two health Tech companies\,  she also serves on the PAMF board.  She was one of 80 women leaders in Technology in the US and a top 100 Women of Influence in Silicon Valley.  An Alumnus of Bombay University and the University of Cincinnati\, she is a founding trustee of Ashoka University in India and also served as a founding trustee of the Graduate School of the Science of Teaching and Learning at  MIT.  She is currently the President & Board Chair of TiE Silicon Valley\, the founding chapter of TiE\, and TiE Global Board of Trustees. Anita is a mother of two children and an avid hiker\, golfer\, and skier. \nWho Should Apply\nHealthTech founders across early to growth stages \nFounders can expect practical guidance tailored to their stage\, whether you’re refining product strategy\, validating markets\, navigating growth challenges\, or preparing for the next phase of scale. Each session is curated to deliver direct feedback\, fresh perspective\, and actionable next steps. \nIf you’re looking for honest insights\, real-world experience\, and mentorship that moves the needle\, Mentor Connect on January 30 is the place to be.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mentor-connect-monthly-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Cohort 2026 Session 1
DESCRIPTION:TiE Young Entrepreneurs(TYE) Cohort 2026\nThe TYE 2026 is an 8-week program\, specifically designed for high school students and dedicated to fostering future generations of industry leaders by teaching them the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship. Winning teams compete globally for cash prizes. The focus of this academy is also on building a community and creating the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) is a global program based on experiential learning\, explicitly geared towards high school students. The goal is to prepare them for a project-based college environment and an increasingly entrepreneurial workplace.  \nStudents will learn from industry experts about the various stages of entrepreneurship. From product ideation and proof of concept to team building and product launch & pitching. Winning teams compete globally for cash prizes. Sessions include developing an entrepreneurial mindset\, leadership\, communication\, public speaking\, and team-building skills. \n The TiE Young Entrepreneur (TYE) cohort will include: \n\nBuild a real startup with a team\nParticipate in a rigorous business curriculum proven over 10+ years\nLearn from startup founders and industry experts\nCollaborate with other students\nConnect with mentors who will coach their team\n\nProgram: \nPhase 1 \n\nMethod of Entrepreneurship\nStartup Process\nSocial Responsibility\nOpportunity\, Recognition\nConduct Market Research\nEntrepreneurial Organizations\nEquity & Design Thinking\nCustomer Value Proposition\nPositioning\nBusiness Model\nMarket Sizing\n\nPhase 2 \n\nSales and Marketing Models\nFinancing Models\nEstimating Capital Needs\nFund Raising\nStory Telling for Investors\nPitching to Investors\nPitch Practice\nTYE Silicon Valley Finals\nGlobal Pitch Competition – June 2026 (winning team)\n\nEarly Bird Registration is $599 for Members and $799 for Non-Members. Discounts available for group registrations. \nSecure Your Spot Today! Register Today  \nQuestions? For queries\, please contact Vani Suresh at vani@tie.org  \nSession 1: \nTYE Session 1-Method of Entrepreneurship and Startup Process
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-young-entrepreneurs-tye-cohort-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20260106T222720Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Fridays by TiE Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:Funding Fridays is TiE Silicon Valley’s signature investor access program\, designed for startup founders preparing to raise capital. The program offers curated\, in-person 1:1 meetings with leading venture capitalists\, creating a focused environment for meaningful fundraising conversations. \nFounders will have the opportunity to: \n\n\nPresent their startup directly to seasoned investors \n\n\nRefine fundraising narratives with real-time investor input \n\n\nEstablish meaningful connections within the VC ecosystem \n\n\nFeatured VCs\n\n\nAnjali Arora\, Managing Director\, Techne Infiniti Ventures \n\n\nArun Ramamoorthy\, Founding Partner\, Z5 Capital
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/funding-fridays-by-tie-silicon-valley/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:Movie Screening: Humans in the Loop (AI-Indigenous Impact Drama)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Humans in the Loop (AI-Indigenous Impact Drama)\nHumans in the Loop follows an indigenous woman from rural India recruited to train AI for U.S. tech companies—revealing the human labor\, ethics\, and global inequalities behind artificial intelligence. \nAfter 100+ community screenings and reaching 35\,000+ viewers\, the film was acquired by Netflix\, received Film Independent’s Sloan Distribution Grant\, and was named a Top 5 International Film on Streaming by The New York Times. \nWatch Trailer here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0bB5X98TrQ
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/movie-screening-humans-in-the-loop-ai-indigenous-impact-drama/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours with Sandeep Kishore
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite founders to join the January edition of TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours and meet 1:1 with Sandeep Kishore — a veteran technology leader\, CEO\, board advisor\, and angel mentor with decades of experience building and transforming global businesses. \nFounders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup and engage in a candid\, high-signal 1:1 conversation\, receive direct feedback on strategy and fundraising readiness\, and gain insight into what experienced angels and operators look for in early-stage companies. \nDate: Friday\, January 23\, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT \nAbout Sandeep Kishore \nSandeep Kishore is the Founder and CEO of Agivant Technologies\, an AI-first digital and cloud engineering services firm. A seasoned CEO\, board advisor\, and mentor\, he brings 30+ years of experience scaling global technology businesses and driving enterprise transformation. \nHe previously served as Executive Partner at Siris Capital and as CEO & Managing Director of Zensar Technologies\, where he led a successful turnaround\, transforming the company into a fully digital enterprise. Earlier\, Sandeep spent over 25 years at HCL Technologies\, building multiple billion-dollar businesses across healthcare\, BFSI\, manufacturing\, and engineering services. \nA TiE Silicon Valley Angels\, an alumnus of IIT Bombay\, Sandeep advises companies including ThoughtFocus\, LeadSquared\, and InventHealth\, and co-founded the Har Asha Foundation. \nNote: This program is designed for new applicants and is not available to current TiE Angels Silicon Valley portfolio companies. \n  \n 
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-silicon-valley-angels-office-hours-with-sandeep-kishore/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260115T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:Palo Alto Tech Talks
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URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/palo-alto-tech-talks-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
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SUMMARY:Mentor Connect: 1:1 Founder Sessions with Bala Kasiviswanathan
DESCRIPTION:We’re closing out 2025 with a powerhouse Mentor Connect session featuring Bala Kasiviswanathan — former Chief Product Officer at Simpplr and Tidal | X (formerly Google X)\, and Director of Product Management at Google Cloud\, where he led API Management. \nBala advises early and growth stage startups on building sharp product strategy\, applying AI with intention\, and creating customer experiences that actually scale. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nGet direct\, personalized feedback on how to: \n\nDefine your product vision and build 0→1 / 1→N roadmaps\nEstablish real PMF loops and a disciplined customer-discovery process\nDesign data-driven CX frameworks across CS\, PS\, and Support\n\nAlign Product\, Engineering\, and GTM around outcomes that actually move the business\n\n\nIf you’re building\, iterating\, or leveling up your product and AI strategy\, this is the session you want to be in. \nWhy Join\nMentor Connect gives founders real 1:1 time with leaders who’ve done the hard things at scale. This is a rare chance to sit with someone who has built category-defining products\, led high-stakes teams\, and shipped innovation at global levels. \nExpect clear\, honest\, actionable guidance — not generic startup advice. \nReady to meet Bala and get tailored input for your product\, roadmap\, and growth strategy? \nApply now for TiE Silicon Valley Mentor Connect December 1:1 session.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/mentor-connect-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20251126T184112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T184112Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours with Prasad Rao
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite entrepreneurs to meet 1:1 with a member of TiE Silicon Valley Angels — one of the Valley’s most active networks of early-stage investors\, serial entrepreneurs\, and tech executives. \nEntrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch and engage in candid 1:1 conversations with a seasoned angel investor\, receive actionable feedback on their pitch and fundraising strategy\, and gain insight into what angel investors look for in early-stage founders. \nDate: Friday\, December 19\, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT \nAbout Prasad Rao\nPrasad Rao is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Chairman & CEO of PrideVel Group\, with a career spanning multiple decades and four IT services companies operating across the US\, Europe\, and India. He has led two companies through successful IPOs in India\, secured venture funding rounds in the US\, and steered a strategic acquisition exit. His leadership at CyberTech earned the company top rankings on the Inc. 500 list — 5th and 7th in back-to-back years — and he was recognized by Ernst & Young as IT Services Entrepreneur of the Year for Illinois/Northwest Indiana. \nPrasad is also a trusted advisor and board member\, guiding tech companies on strategy\, operations\, and mergers and acquisitions. A Distinguished Alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management\, Mumbai\, he continues to support emerging founders as an active angel investor\, mentor\, TiE Silicon Valley Charter Member\, and member of the TiE SV Angels group. Today\, he also leads Web3 Technologies\, a PrideVel Group entity focused on building decentralized applications on Ethereum and other blockchains. \nIf you’re looking to sharpen your pitch\, refine your fundraising approach\, or better understand the investor mindset\, this is your chance to connect directly with a highly accomplished entrepreneur and angel investor. \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/tie-silicon-valley-angels-office-hours-with-prasad-rao/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20251024T164508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T194312Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Fridays
DESCRIPTION:TiE Silicon Valley’s Funding Fridays offers a unique opportunity for startup founders to engage in curated 1:1 meetings with leading investors. \nIf you’re a founder preparing to raise capital\, this is your chance to meet the VCs and explore potential fundraising opportunities:\n✅ Pitch directly to an experienced VC\n✅ Gain actionable feedback on your fundraising strategy\n✅ Build meaningful connections within the investor community \nFeatured VC: Tae Hea Nahm\, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Storm Ventures \nFormat: In-person 1:1 meetings with the VC \nSubmit your registration for review and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey today!
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/funding-fridays-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20251104T181723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T153030Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Silicon Valley University Mentors Program – Pitch Finals
DESCRIPTION:TiE Silicon Valley University Mentors Program – Pitch Finals \nThe TiE Silicon Valley University Mentors Program is wrapping the season with our Pitch Final\, where 14 university-founded startups will take the virtual stage to pitch their ventures. These teams have spent the past months working closely with experienced Silicon Valley mentors—refining their business models\, sharpening their go-to-market strategies\, and leveling up their founder storytelling. \nNow\, they’ll present to a panel of investors\, and ecosystem leaders for feedback\, visibility\, and potential next-step opportunities. \nThis is where research meets real-world execution—where ideas start becoming companies.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-silicon-valley-university-mentors-program-pitch-finals/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251209T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251209T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20251204T093228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T101156Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Roundtable with IIT KGP Director
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to host Prof. Suman Chakraborty\, Director of IIT Kharagpur\, for an intimate roundtable in collaboration with z21 Ventures. This invite-only session will bring together 20–25 founders and operators from the IIT KGP community\, spanning Seed to Series C. The discussion will focus on the evolving early-stage landscape\, the growing momentum within the KGP founder ecosystem\, and opportunities for collaboration between academia\, industry\, and venture networks to accelerate global-first companies from India.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/founder-roundtable-with-iit-kgp-director/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251208T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20251119T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T095445Z
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SUMMARY:New Race for Agentic Web by TiE Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:The Agentic Web: Will the next platform war lead to Oligopolies or Fragmentation \nWalmart’s integration of its 240 million e-commerce shoppers with OpenAI’s 700 million weekly active users should be your wakeup call. It’s a preview of how the Agentic Web will either unlock unprecedented value or fracture into incompatible fiefdoms. \nWhen every major retailer\, financial institution\, and B2C company ties itself to a handful of ‘agent stores’\, we don’t get an Internet of Agents—we get a Balkanized landscape of unintentional walled gardens where your agent can’t talk to mine\, innovation stalls\, and trillions in potential value evaporate. \nThe next platform war is here. The Internet of AI Agents risks splintering into proprietary silos\, leading to either incumbent oligopolies extracting monopoly rents or fragmentation that prevents valuable services from emerging. Immediate coordination on interoperability standards—for agent identity\, discovery\, and marketplace infrastructure—is crucial. Early movers who establish these rails will control future AI transactions; those who wait will be building on others’ platforms or become irrelevant. \nProject NANDA (Networked AI Agents in Decentralized Architecture) which originated at MIT provides the three-phase technical roadmap to capture this opportunity: Agent Foundations\, Agent Economy and Agent Societies. Project Nanda aims to dismantle the four critical choke points within this ecosystem’s infrastructure by focusing on consensus driven innovation: ‘DNS’\, ‘CA’\, ‘Orchestration’\, and ‘Attestation’. \nProject NANDA employs a three-pronged approach: (i) Technology: Building technology\, standards\, and reference implementations through a collective of top minds. (ii) Social Mission: Working to maintain an open Agentic Web for innovators while ensuring safety for vulnerable populations. (iii) Venture Ecosystem: Fostering a wide coalition of founders and investors to facilitate information sharing. \nNANDA’s development draws on proven MIT research in AutoML\, split learning\, privacy-preserving architectures\, and decentralized coordination. Early partners in the coalition gain preferential access to emerging standards\, reference implementations\, and the academic-industry consortium that will influence the emerging frameworks globally. \nJoin us in-person for an intimate discussion on the future of the agentic web and the opportunities for tech leaders. \nFollow https://ProjectNanda.org and create your own agent at https://join39.org \nBio \nRamesh Raskar is an Associate Professor at MIT\, leading pioneering research at the intersection of distributed AI agent architectures\, health technology\, and computational imaging. As a founding architect of NANDA\, he focuses on agentic web infrastructure that empowers decentralized decision-making in complex systems. He received the National Academy of Inventors award (2024)\, Lemelson Award (2016) and ACM SIGGRAPH Achievement Award (2017). He has worked on special research projects at Google [X]\, Apple and Facebook and co-founded/advised several companies. He holds 100+ US patents.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/navigating-the-post-ai-era/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251121T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251121T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20251013T215223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T215223Z
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SUMMARY:TiE SV Charter Member Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:TiE SV Charter Member Holiday Party \nDate: Nov 21st 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm \n 
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-sv-charter-member-holiday-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20251114T202704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T202736Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Silicon Valley University Mentors Webinar: Presentation Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:TiE Silicon Valley University Mentors Webinar: Presentation Guidelines \nAs founders prepare for the TiE Silicon Valley University Mentors Program Pitch Finals\, this session is designed to help them refine their storytelling\, structure\, and delivery. The Presentation Guidelines Webinar will walk founders through best practices for creating high-impact pitch decks\, communicating their vision clearly\, and presenting with confidence to investors and judges. \nFeaturing: Preetha Ram\, Managing Partner at Pier 70 Ventures and TiE Silicon Valley Board Member \nWe’ll cover how to organize your presentation for maximum clarity\, what key elements investors look for in a pitch\, how to balance technical depth with business focus\, and practical tips for managing time and Q&A effectively. \nThis is a hands-on\, actionable session aimed at helping founders deliver a clear\, concise\, and compelling presentation that stands out in the final round.
URL:https://tiesv.ai/event/tie-silicon-valley-university-mentors-webinar-presentation-guidelines/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T194733
CREATED:20251022T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T184740Z
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SUMMARY:TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours with Shabd Vaid
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite entrepreneurs to meet 1:1 with a member of TiE Silicon Valley Angels — one of the Valley’s most active networks of early-stage investors\, serial entrepreneurs\, and tech executives. \nEntrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch and engage in candid 1:1 conversations with a seasoned angel investor\, receive actionable feedback on their pitch and fundraising strategy\, and gain insight into what angel investors look for in early-stage founders. \nDate: Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT \nAbout Shabd Vaid: \nShabd Vaid is a technologist\, entrepreneur and an angel investor. He is the Founder\, CEO of Portend AI\, a startup that is reimagining risk management. Shabd is also the Managing Partner of Crucial VC and invests in early-stage startups. He is a TiE Charter Member and works with TiE Angels Silicon Valley. \nEarlier\, Shabd was the co-founder of Strikedeck\, a company acquired by Medallia. Before Strikedeck\, Shabd co-founded companies like Grokr and iStorez.  Prior to that\, Shabd held senior engineering positions at Responsys\, Intel\, ABC Technologies and Newgen Software. \nIf you’re looking to sharpen your pitch\, refine your fundraising approach\, or better understand the investor mindset\, this is your chance to connect directly with one of the Valley’s most experienced angel investors. \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/tie-silicon-valley-angels-office-hours-with-shabd-vaid/
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