The TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) universe is a global ecosystem tailored to foster entrepreneurship across all industries and development stages.
Charter, Power Couple and NextGen are invitation-led. Scaleup, Associate and Student memberships are open to join directly. All fees are annual.
Flagship membership
Purpose: To give back by providing leadership, active mentorship and investment opportunities to the ecosystem.
Who it's for: Accomplished serial entrepreneurs, top corporate executives and venture capitalists.
CAD 1,200 per year
Charter Community Pathway
Purpose: To foster a shared entrepreneurial journey through collaborative networking and dual access to exclusive member programming.
Who it's for: The spouse of a Charter Member.
CAD 1,200 first member, CAD 600 second member, per year
Purpose: To bridge the gap from concept to market by preparing young innovators with foundational startup education and funding readiness.
Who it's for: Children of Charter Members, aged 18-32.
CAD 75 per year
A path to Charter Membership
Purpose: To help operating ventures accelerate growth, secure funding and navigate the complexities of market expansion.
Who it's for: Mid-to-late stage founders whose startups are already generating revenue or have secured initial funding.
CAD 600 per year
Purpose: To network, access education and receive early-stage mentorship to build and launch a business.
Who it's for: Early-stage startup founders, young corporate professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs.
CAD 100 per year
Purpose: To spark early interest in business ownership through experiential programs, pitch competitions and guidance from industry veterans.
Who it's for: College and university students exploring entrepreneurship as a career path.
CAD 50 per year
TiE Vancouver is part of a global network spanning 63+ cities and 16,000+ handpicked business leaders. Here, membership means mentoring founders, opening doors, sharing hard-won experience and investing in the people building what comes next.
Share your experience as a mentor, guide founders and help strengthen the ecosystem. Your insight directly shapes the next generation of innovators.
Connect with accomplished founders, investors, executives and industry leaders across Western Canada and around the world, in a community built on credibility and shared purpose.
Whether attending events, building relationships or exploring partnerships, you are part of one entrepreneurial family that reaches far beyond BC.
Take part in curated discussions on angel investing, venture capital and strategic collaboration that rarely happen in standard networks.
Members strengthen the chapter's vision, programs and long-term impact. Contribution can also open the door to future leadership and board roles.
TiE Vancouver Charter Members are accomplished serial entrepreneurs, top corporate executives and venture capitalists who give back by providing leadership, active mentorship and investment opportunities to the ecosystem.
Charter Membership is by invitation. Individuals who believe their experience and commitment align with TiE Vancouver's mission may submit a confidential Expression of Interest. The Membership Committee reviews each submission and may invite selected individuals to continue the conversation.
Important note: meeting these criteria does not guarantee an invitation. Charter Membership is extended at the discretion of TiE Vancouver through its established review process.
Power Couple extends Charter Membership to the spouse of a Charter Member. NextGen is a separate membership for children of Charter Members and is not a Charter Membership. Both are invitation-led and begin with a confidential Expression of Interest.
Charter Community Pathway
Power Couple Membership is for the spouse of a Charter Member.
Built to foster a shared entrepreneurial journey, Power Couple gives Charter Members and their spouses collaborative networking and dual access to exclusive member programming, so both can engage in TiE's global business network together.
Who it's for: the spouse of a TiE Vancouver Charter Member. Subject to TiE Vancouver approval and community standards.
NextGen Membership is only for children of Charter Members aged 18-32.
NextGen bridges the gap from concept to market, preparing young innovators with foundational startup education and funding readiness, alongside access to the people who have built companies before them.
Who it's for: children of TiE Vancouver Charter Members, aged 18-32.
Charter Membership at TiE Vancouver is by invitation and is intended for established leaders who are prepared to contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you believe your experience and commitment align with TiE's mission, we invite you to submit this confidential Expression of Interest. Submission does not constitute an application or guarantee an invitation.
Before you start, have your LinkedIn profile and a short professional biography ready. You can also use the form to nominate a leader, or to express interest in the Power Couple or NextGen pathways.
Scaleup is a path to Charter Membership.
For mid-to-late stage founders whose startups are already generating revenue or have secured initial funding, and who are ready for the next stage of growth.
For early-stage startup founders, young corporate professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to network, learn and get early-stage mentorship.
For college and university students exploring entrepreneurship as a career path.
Also explore the TiE Student Entrepreneur program.
Sign up through TiE's membership portal and choose TiE Vancouver as your chapter. Questions about fees or which membership fits? Email [email protected].
TiE Vancouver's Charter community brings founders, investors and executives together around one commitment: helping the next generation of entrepreneurs succeed.
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No. Charter Membership is extended by invitation. You can submit a confidential Expression of Interest, which the Membership Committee reviews. Submitting is not an application and does not guarantee an invitation.
It is a short, confidential introduction to your experience and how you would like to contribute. The Membership Committee reviews it, and if there is alignment with current criteria and community needs, a TiE Vancouver representative may contact you for a confidential conversation and, where appropriate, an invitation process.
Yes. Use the Expression of Interest form and note that you are nominating someone, then share the person's details. We recommend letting them know before you submit.
Charter Members give back through leadership, mentorship and investment. Power Couple is for the spouse of a Charter Member, and NextGen is for children of Charter Members aged 18-32. Those three are invitation-led, and NextGen is not a Charter Membership. Scaleup supports revenue-generating or funded ventures and is a path to Charter Membership, Associate supports early-stage founders and professionals, and Student is for college and university students. Those three are open to join directly.
Power Couple Membership is for the spouse of a TiE Vancouver Charter Member, so both can engage in TiE's global business network together through collaborative networking and dual access to exclusive member programming. It is subject to TiE Vancouver approval and begins with an Expression of Interest.
NextGen Membership is only for children of TiE Vancouver Charter Members, aged 18-32.
Yes. All memberships are annual. You can see the fee for each membership in the Choose your path section above.
Yes. TiE Vancouver members can access other TiE chapters' events in line with existing TiE rules.
Each Expression of Interest is reviewed confidentially by the Membership Committee. The review typically takes 4-6 weeks.
Email [email protected] and a member of our team will reply.
Whether you are an accomplished leader ready to contribute, a founder launching or scaling a venture, or a student taking your first step, TiE Vancouver offers a community built around meaningful relationships and shared progress.
Charter Membership is by invitation. Expressions of Interest are reviewed confidentially and do not guarantee an invitation.
