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 […]
TiE Women’s Program: Ask Me Anything with Jayashree Dutta Join us for an exclusive AMA with Jayashree Dutta as she reflects on her journey with the TiE Women’s Program after becoming the TiE Silicon Valley chapter winner in 2024. She’ll share how the program has shaped her growth, the opportunities it unlocked, and lessons learned […]
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 August edition is scheduled for August 21, 2025 Presenting companies: Charlee.ai (TiE Silicon Valley Portfolio Company) Tympanogen Optiwise.ai (TiE Silicon Valley Portfolio Company)
Building a Global Brand on a Startup Budget – Part 1 In this first session, Preethy Padmanabhan dives into the essentials of creating a powerful brand without a massive budget. Participants will explore strategies for effective brand positioning and developing a strong, recognizable identity that resonates globally—even as an early-stage startup. Focus: Positioning your startup […]
TiE Silicon Valley is hosting an invite-only Investors Mixer on August 27. The evening will include an informal fireside chat with fellow investors on market shifts —“The Evolution of Venture Capital: New Models, Markets, and Momentum” — along with a look at emerging trends like Agentic AI, followed by peer networking and open conversations over […]
Founder’s Edge: Turn Your Personal Brand into a Powerful Business Growth Engine Hosted by Wandia Chiuri, this masterclass shows you how to fuel business growth with your personal brand. You will learn how to: Position your personal brand to attract customers, investors, partners, and top talent Build authority that strengthens trust and accelerates business growth […]
Join us for a Special Edition of our TiE Silicon Valley’s Charter Member Lounge on Thursday, August 28th, 2025, where we feature Ashley Crafton, CEO of Galena Innovations —a TiE50 Winner, and also participant of the Meet the Drapers live pitch event. Ashley will be in conversation with Anita Manwani, President & Board Chair, TiE […]
We’re excited to invite entrepreneurs to meet 1:1 with a member of the TiE Silicon Valley Angels — one of the Valley’s most active networks of early-stage investors, serial entrepreneurs, and tech executives. Entrepreneurs get to pitch to and engage in candid 1:1 conversations with a seasoned angel investor, receive actionable feedback on their pitch […]
TiE Women’s Program: TiE Silicon Valley Semi-Finals Sixteen Women Founders. One Night to Advance. Be There for the Pitch of a Lifetime. Get ready for an evening of unparalleled innovation and inspiration! The TiE Women’s Program is thrilled to present its highly anticipated Semi-Finals, where sixteen of the most promising women-led startups will take the […]