TiE Student Entrepreneurs

Fostering Entrepreneurship

About TSE

Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

TiE Student Entrepreneurs (TSE) Vancouver is part of TiE Global’s initiative designed to fast-track collegiate entrepreneur’s innovative ideas into market-ready ventures. Over the course of six months selected students from colleges across Western Canada will gain the tools, mentorship, and network to turn their startup visions into real-world impact. 

Through mentorship, education, investment readiness, and hands-on learning, TSE Vancouver connects academia with the entrepreneurial ecosystem – empowering the next generation of innovators to scale with confidence. 

Mentorship – The Spark That Ignites Innovation:

Mentorship is the heartbeat of TSE Vancouver. Our ecosystem is built on deep meaningful relationships between experienced mentors and budding student founders. Every workshop, pitch competition, and bootcamp is designed to foster trust, guidance, and shared learning – because we believe mentorship makes the difference between a good idea and a great company. 

Vision: 

To empower student entrepreneurs in Western Canada to transform innovative ideas into scalable ventures through mentorship, education, and industry connections. 

Mission:

TSE Vancouver supports students with innovative ideas by providing mentorship, global networks, and practical learning to launch impactful, investor-ready businesses. 

The benefits:

What TSE Vancouver is not:

  • Not a university
  • Not a degree granting institution
  • Not an academic or accredited educational provider

 

Meet the TSE Vancouver Team

Empowering student entrepreneurs – one venture at a time.

Pankaj Bagga

Vice President TiE Vancouver & Co Lead TSE Vancouver

Shivendra Mohan

Executive Director TiE Vancouver & Co Lead TSE Vancouver

Empower. Connect. Grow

Programs Designed to Inspire, Support, and Scale Entrepreneurs

Connecting you to mentorship, funding, and a global network — TiE programs accelerate every stage of your entrepreneurial journey

Ready to launch your start-up journey?

Apply now to join the TSE Vancouver 2026 program. 

Voices of Impact

We are proud to spotlight Sophia Miller as a shining example of the spirit and tenacity behind the TSE founders.