The TiE Women’s Program Silicon Valley Journey: Masterclasses, Mentoring, and the Road to the Finals
The TiE Women’s Program – Silicon Valley Chapter kicked off with a Meet & Greet + Info Session on July 14, setting the stage for a powerful journey of learning, mentorship, and community. Since then, women founders have been engaging in hands-on masterclasses and one-on-one mentoring designed to strengthen their business foundations and prepare them for global visibility.
🚀 Masterclasses — Leveling Up Every Session
- July 29: Financials & Metrics That Matter to Investors
Naeem Zafar broke down the numbers investors care about most—unit economics, CAC, LTV—and how to use them to drive fundraising. - August 5: Crafting a Winning Pitch Deck
Naeem Zafar returned to walk founders through creating a crisp, compelling deck that blends storytelling with data. - August 8: Mastering Investor Conversations
Preetha Ram shared strategies for confidently handling investor questions, building trust, and articulating valuation asks. - August 11: Go-to-Market Strategy for Early-Stage Startups
R. Paul Singh outlined how to identify early adopters, validate PMF, and build repeatable processes for scaling. - August 21: Ask Me Anything with Jayashree Dutta
2024 TiE Silicon Valley Winner Jayashree Dutta shared her journey after the program win, offering lessons and advice for this year’s founders. - August 25 & 28: Building a Global Brand on a Startup Budget (Part 1 & 2)
Preethy Padmanabhan (Part 1) unpacked positioning and brand identity, while Wandia Chiuri (Part 2) explored social proof, thought leadership, and personal branding for startup growth.
💡 Mentoring Sessions
In parallel, founders have had access to 1:1 mentoring, tapping into expertise from seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. These personalized conversations have helped sharpen pitches, refine business strategies, and strengthen go-to-market approaches.
🎤 What’s Next: Semi-Finals & Finals
The next big milestone is the TiE Women’s Program – Silicon Valley Chapter Semi-Finals on Wednesday, September 4. Here, women-led startups will compete for six finalist spots.
Those finalists will then pitch at the TiE Silicon Valley Chapter Finals on Tuesday, September 16, where we’ll select our Chapter Winner, who will earn a spot at the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition in Jaipur, Rajasthan (January 4–6, 2026).
This program is more than just a pitch competition it’s about building skills, expanding networks, and amplifying the voices of women founders on a global stage.
TiE Women’s Program Masterclasses
