October TiE Angels Office Hours: Real Feedback. Real Pathways. Real Momentum.
This month’s TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours brought together 6 early-stage founders for focused, 1:1 conversations with Kumar Sripadam — Chair of TiE Angels Silicon Valley, General Partner at Elevate Capital, and long-time tech entrepreneur and investor.
Kumar met individually with each founder to understand their product, traction, and fundraising readiness. The conversations were direct — what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to level up before talking to investors.
Outcome?
5 founders were invited to formally apply to TiE Angels for potential investment and deeper diligence.
The remaining founder walked away with clear next steps — concrete milestones to hit before re-engaging (think sharper ICP, stronger customer proof, cleaner narrative, and tighter GTM).
No fluff. No vague encouragement. Just real direction.
Why This Matters
Most founders don’t get honest investor feedback early enough. Office Hours provides a low-pressure, high-signal space to get that clarity — before it’s pitch-room time.
About the Program
TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours is designed to:
- Support first-time + early-stage founders
- Provide actual investor insight, not demo-day applause
- Help founders self-assess fundraising readiness
- Create real pathways into TiE Angels Silicon Valley when the timing is right
If you’re looking for a reality check, a strategy tune-up, or a legit shot at TiE Angels — this is where you start.
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