ABOUT
ABOUT TiE DC
TiE DC is the regional chapter of TiE Global, the world's largest organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. The TiE DC coverage area includes the Mid-Atlantic region, extending from Richmond to Baltimore.
Recognized as a leader in supporting entrepreneurship within the region, TiE DC maintains that entrepreneurship is essential for economic growth and job creation. The organization follows a strategic agenda focused on expanding the entrepreneurial community, identifying opportunities across diverse industry sectors and emerging platforms, and strengthening management training to increase the likelihood of entrepreneurial success.
Goals & Objectives
TiE DC is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering entrepreneurship across all industries and developmental stages. Leveraging a global network while maintaining a strong local presence, TiE DC centers its initiatives around five core programs, known as "pillars," which are strategically designed to address the specific needs of entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
Entrepreneurs may begin their TiE experience at any stage and will be "met where they are." Throughout this virtuous cycle of the entrepreneur, those at the earliest stages benefit from mentoring and guidance offered by those in the later stages, ideally growing to a point where they are able to give back in turn.
Mission
The mission of TiE is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, education, incubating, and funding. 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.
Vision
By pushing entrepreneurs, we build a robust, entrepreneurial, and wealth-creating core within our communities.
Pillars of TiE
Since 1992, TiE has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentoring, networking and funding opportunities. The mission of TiE remains 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.
Mentoring
Our experienced charter members guide startups through every stage of growth, offering insights gained from decades of entrepreneurial experience through one-on-one sessions and group workshops.
Networking
Our global network spans founders, venture capitalists, and industry executives across 12 countries, creating meaningful connections that drive business growth.
Education
Through signature programs like TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) and TiECon conferences, we provide world-class entrepreneurial education and hands-on learning.
Funding
TiE DC Angels provide seed and early-stage funding to promising startups, while our network of investors offers guidance throughout the fundraising process.
Incubation
TiE chapters provide subsidized incubator services and resources to help early-stage startups develop products, refine business models, and scale effectively.
History
TiE was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. There are currently more than 12,000 members and over 1,800 charter members in 61 chapters in 12 countries.
Over the last 25 years of existence, TiE Chapters around the world have become a vibrant platform for entrepreneurs, professionals, industry leaders, and investors to interact with one another & forge long lasting relationships.