2. Introduction
TiE – The Indus Entrepreneurs
• Founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate
executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region.
• Currently 13,000 members, including over 2,500 charter members in 61 chapters
across 17 countries.
• TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking,
and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to
the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of
entrepreneurs.
TiE Pune
• Current membership 350 members including 50 Charter Members. Reach-out to
3000 entrepreneurs in the community.
• Activities include: My Story sessions, Mentoring, Nurture program (intense
mentoring), Interactive Breakfast Meetings, Workshops, Business Plan Competitions,
Industry- Academia Connect
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3. TiEcon
What is TiECon
• The foremost and most widely known event that TiE hosts is TiEcon,
which is the largest professional and networking conference for
entrepreneurs.
TiEcon Pune
• This is the first TiEcon to be hosted by TiE Pune – huge enthusiasm and
excitement around this event
• The conference aims to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and
industry
• The aim of TiEcon Pune is to foster generation and discussion of
entrepreneurial ideas, and develop a sustainable entrepreneurial
infrastructure within the Pune region
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5. TiEcon 2013 theme
‘The Future’
TiECon Pune 2013 will explore-
• Future technologies
• Evolving business models
• Future global dynamics
• Industries for the future
• Internet of the future
Entrepreneurs will be able to prepare for the future
Investors will be able to assess business ideas and models
Industries will get ideas on defending & expanding their market share
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6. Numbers & Facts
Date Venue Speakers
30th March 2013 Hyatt Regency 40-60
Nagar Road,Pune
Meals
Attendees Session & Duration /Expo/Network
ing
400-500 9.00am – 6.00pm 60 + 90 + 120 mins
Plenary: 5 hrs
Breakouts: 9 hrs: 3 x 3
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7. Attendee Profile
Entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurs looking to grow their ventures
• Intrapreneurs in corporate India focused on new initiatives
• Startups and early stage companies
• Social entrepreneurs looking to make a world of difference
• Students aspiring to become entrepreneurs
Industry
• Businessmen wanting to get the pulse of the market and cutting edge ideas
• Professionals/senior executives looking to network, hire talent or get inspired
• M&A, business development advisors, and investment bankers
Investors
• VCs, angels & HNIs looking for ideas & entrepreneurs to invest into
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