{"id":2395,"date":"2026-10-03T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/?page_id=2395"},"modified":"2026-10-04T02:31:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T02:31:52","slug":"tie-nurture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/index.php\/our-programs\/tie-nurture\/","title":{"rendered":"TiE Nurture"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2395\" class=\"elementor elementor-2395\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6914b615 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6914b615\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a2a5ad2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a2a5ad2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b5f418 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35b5f418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">TiE Nurture<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4db1bacc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4db1bacc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Empowering Entrepreneurs At Every Stage  Connect Learn Grow....<\/b><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9268527 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9268527\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b1cf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"52b1cf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\r\n  TiE Vancouver - TiE Nurture program page (for WordPress \/ Elementor)\r\n  Suggested page URL: https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/index.php\/our-programs\/tie-nurture\/ (the About Us page links here).\r\n  Paste this whole block into an Elementor \"HTML\" widget in a full-width section with no padding.\r\n  The theme supplies the site header, menu and footer. 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TiE Vancouver brings it to Western Canada: a structured cohort in which every startup is paired with two experienced Charter Member mentors to sharpen the business and become ready to scale.<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px 14px; padding: 14px 18px; background: #F4F4F4; border-left: 6px solid #ED1B2F; max-width: 640px\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #FFFFFF; background: #C41425; padding: 6px 10px; line-height: 1\">Now open<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Applications open October 1 and close October 7, 2026.<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px\">\r\n<a href=\"mailto:ed@vancouver.tie.org?subject=Application%20for%20TiE%20Vancouver%20-%20Nurture%20program&body=Please%20complete%20each%20section%20and%20attach%20your%20pitch%20deck.%0D%0A%0D%0ACONTACT%20DETAILS%0D%0AName%3A%0D%0AEmail%20ID%3A%0D%0AContact%20phone%3A%0D%0ALinkedIn%20profile%3A%0D%0ACity%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ASTARTUP%20DETAILS%0D%0AStartup%20name%3A%0D%0AWebsite%3A%0D%0AYear%20founded%3A%0D%0ASector%20\/%20industry%3A%0D%0AStage%20%28idea%20\/%20early%20stage%20\/%20growth%20stage%29%3A%0D%0ANumber%20of%20co-founders%2C%20and%20how%20many%20are%20full-time%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AABOUT%20THE%20BUSINESS%0D%0AProblem%20you%20solve%2C%20and%20for%20whom%3A%0D%0AYour%20solution%20and%20what%20makes%20it%20different%3A%0D%0ATraction%20%28customers%2C%20revenue%2C%20pilots%29%3A%0D%0AFunding%20raised%20to%20date%2C%20if%20any%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AWHERE%20YOU%20NEED%20HELP%20%28mark%20all%20that%20apply%29%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Validating%20the%20idea%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Refining%20the%20business%20model%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Recalibrating%20focus%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Go-to-market%20strategy%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Building%20the%20team%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Becoming%20investor-ready%0D%0AYour%20biggest%20challenge%20right%20now%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AELIGIBILITY%0D%0ATiE%20membership%20status%20%28Associate%20Member%20\/%20Charter%20Member%20\/%20not%20a%20member%29%3A%0D%0AIf%20selected%2C%20each%20founder%20will%20become%20a%20TiE%20Associate%20Member%20%28Yes%20\/%20No%29%3A%0D%0ATiE%20competition%20result%20or%20chapter%20nomination%2C%20if%20any%20%28e.g.%20TiE%20Women%20finalist%29%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ACOMMITMENT%0D%0ACan%20your%20team%20commit%20to%20both%20bootcamps%20and%20all%20mentoring%20sessions%3F%20%28Yes%20\/%20No%29%3A%0D%0A%0D%0APitch%20deck%3A%20attached%20\/%20link%3A%0D%0A\" class=\"tiev-btn\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 22px; background: #C41425; color: #FFFFFF; border: 0; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box\">Apply Now<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:ed@vancouver.tie.org?subject=TiE%20Nurture%20-%20Mentor%20interest\" class=\"tiev-btn\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 22px; background: #C41425; color: #FFFFFF; border: 0; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box\">Become a Mentor<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555555; max-width: 640px\">Apply Now opens a pre-filled application email to ed@vancouver.tie.org. Complete each section and attach your pitch deck.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sphere.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- Key facts -->\r\n<section aria-label=\"TiE Nurture at a glance\" style=\"background: #000000; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 56px 0\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 200px), 1fr)); gap: 32px 24px\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 3px solid #ED1B2F\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1; color: #FFFFFF\">0%<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #CFCFCF\">Equity taken<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 3px solid #ED1B2F\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1; color: #FFFFFF\">$0<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #CFCFCF\">Program fees for founders<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 3px solid #ED1B2F\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1; color: #FFFFFF\">2<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #CFCFCF\">Charter Member mentors per startup<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 3px solid #ED1B2F\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1; color: #FFFFFF\">Demo Day<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #CFCFCF\">To finish the cohort<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- Why Nurture -->\r\n<section id=\"why\" aria-labelledby=\"why-title\" style=\"background: #FFFFFF; padding: 96px 0\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px 64px\">\r\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; max-width: 280px\"><div style=\"color: #C41425; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #ED1B2F; width: fit-content; min-width: 220px\">Why Nurture<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"flex: 999 1 560px; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; max-width: 760px\">\r\n<h2 id=\"why-title\" style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 52px); line-height: 1.1; color: #000000\">Passion starts a company. Guidance helps it last.<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #414141; font-size: 18px\">Only a small share of startups succeed, and investors back only a fraction of the proposals they see. TiE Nurture sets out to change those odds through organized mentoring from founders who have been there. Over the program, you will work with your mentors to:<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr)); gap: 16px\">\r\n<li style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6; border-top: 6px solid #ED1B2F; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; color: #000000\">Validate the idea<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Test your assumptions with people who have built companies, before you commit more time and capital.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6; border-top: 6px solid #ED1B2F; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; color: #000000\">Refine the business model<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Pressure-test pricing, unit economics and how your venture will make money as it grows.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6; border-top: 6px solid #ED1B2F; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; color: #000000\">Recalibrate focus<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Decide what matters most now, and what to stop doing, with honest outside perspective.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6; border-top: 6px solid #ED1B2F; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; color: #000000\">Devise a go-to-market strategy<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Find your first or next customers and build a repeatable path to market.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6; border-top: 6px solid #ED1B2F; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; color: #000000\">Build the right team<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Learn how to hire, structure and lead a founding team that can scale.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6; border-top: 6px solid #ED1B2F; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; color: #000000\">Become investor-ready<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Sharpen your pitch, metrics and story so you are ready when investors are.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- What you get -->\r\n<section id=\"offer\" aria-labelledby=\"offer-title\" style=\"background: #F4F4F4; padding: 96px 0\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 40px 64px; align-items: flex-start\">\r\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; max-width: 280px\"><div style=\"color: #C41425; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #ED1B2F; width: fit-content; min-width: 220px\">What you get<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"flex: 999 1 560px; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; max-width: 820px\">\r\n<h2 id=\"offer-title\" style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 52px); line-height: 1.1; color: #000000\">Built around your founding team<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr)); gap: 14px 32px; font-size: 17px\">\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span><span style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Two mentors per startup:<\/span> experienced TiE Charter Members matched to your needs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span><span style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Tailored mentoring<\/span> for the whole founding team, not just the CEO.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span><span style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">A proven process:<\/span> a structured cohort with two bootcamps and two mentoring phases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span><span style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Knowledge sessions and masterclasses<\/span> led by industry experts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span><span style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Demo Day<\/span> in front of Charter Members, investors and the TiE community.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span><span style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">No equity and no program fees,<\/span> so you keep full ownership of your company.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- How it works -->\r\n<section id=\"process\" aria-labelledby=\"process-title\" style=\"background: #FFFFFF; padding: 96px 0\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 40px 64px; align-items: flex-start\">\r\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 320px; max-width: 420px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px\">\r\n<div style=\"color: #C41425; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #ED1B2F; width: fit-content; min-width: 220px\">How it works<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"process-title\" style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 52px); line-height: 1.1; color: #000000\">From application to Demo Day<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #414141; font-size: 18px\">TiE Vancouver follows TiE Global's proven Nurture process, so founders here benefit from what has worked for cohorts around the world.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tienurture.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; width: fit-content\">About TiE Nurture globally <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8250;<\/span><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<ol style=\"flex: 999 1 520px; min-width: 0; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">01<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Apply by October 7<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Send your application using the Apply Now button. Applications open October 1 and close October 7, 2026.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">02<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Selection<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">The TiE Vancouver Nurture team reviews applications and speaks with shortlisted founders.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">03<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Cohort formed<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Selected startups join the cohort and meet each other.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">04<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Mentor pairing<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Each startup is matched with two experienced Charter Member mentors.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">05<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Bootcamp I<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">An intensive kickoff to set goals and build the plan for the program.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">06<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Mentoring phase I<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Regular one-on-one sessions with your mentors, supported by knowledge sessions and masterclasses.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">07<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Bootcamp II<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Review progress, reset priorities and tackle the hardest problems together.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">08<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Mentoring phase II<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Continued mentoring focused on growth, team and funding readiness.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 52px; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: #ED1B2F\">09<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #000000\">Graduation and Demo Day<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Present your progress to TiE Charter Members, investors and the wider community.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- Who should apply -->\r\n<section id=\"apply\" aria-labelledby=\"apply-title\" style=\"background: #F4F4F4; padding: 96px 0\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px 64px\">\r\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; max-width: 280px\"><div style=\"color: #C41425; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #ED1B2F; width: fit-content; min-width: 220px\">Who it is for<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"flex: 999 1 560px; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; max-width: 760px\">\r\n<h2 id=\"apply-title\" style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 52px); line-height: 1.1; color: #000000\">Founders ready to grow, and leaders ready to give back<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #414141; font-size: 18px\">TiE Nurture is sector-agnostic and open to early-stage and growth-stage companies. It is also a chance for Charter Members to make a direct difference.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 420px), 1fr)); gap: 24px\">\r\n<div style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border-top: 6px solid #ED1B2F; padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 28px; color: #000000\">For founders<\/h3>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; font-size: 17px\">\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span>Early-stage to growth-stage startups, in any sector.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span>Founding teams ready to commit time to a structured, multi-month program.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span>TiE Associate Members and non-members (selected founders become Associate Members).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #414141\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span>Finalists from TiE Vancouver Women and other TiE competitions.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div style=\"margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px\"><a href=\"mailto:ed@vancouver.tie.org?subject=Application%20for%20TiE%20Vancouver%20-%20Nurture%20program&body=Please%20complete%20each%20section%20and%20attach%20your%20pitch%20deck.%0D%0A%0D%0ACONTACT%20DETAILS%0D%0AName%3A%0D%0AEmail%20ID%3A%0D%0AContact%20phone%3A%0D%0ALinkedIn%20profile%3A%0D%0ACity%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ASTARTUP%20DETAILS%0D%0AStartup%20name%3A%0D%0AWebsite%3A%0D%0AYear%20founded%3A%0D%0ASector%20\/%20industry%3A%0D%0AStage%20%28idea%20\/%20early%20stage%20\/%20growth%20stage%29%3A%0D%0ANumber%20of%20co-founders%2C%20and%20how%20many%20are%20full-time%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AABOUT%20THE%20BUSINESS%0D%0AProblem%20you%20solve%2C%20and%20for%20whom%3A%0D%0AYour%20solution%20and%20what%20makes%20it%20different%3A%0D%0ATraction%20%28customers%2C%20revenue%2C%20pilots%29%3A%0D%0AFunding%20raised%20to%20date%2C%20if%20any%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AWHERE%20YOU%20NEED%20HELP%20%28mark%20all%20that%20apply%29%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Validating%20the%20idea%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Refining%20the%20business%20model%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Recalibrating%20focus%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Go-to-market%20strategy%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Building%20the%20team%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Becoming%20investor-ready%0D%0AYour%20biggest%20challenge%20right%20now%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AELIGIBILITY%0D%0ATiE%20membership%20status%20%28Associate%20Member%20\/%20Charter%20Member%20\/%20not%20a%20member%29%3A%0D%0AIf%20selected%2C%20each%20founder%20will%20become%20a%20TiE%20Associate%20Member%20%28Yes%20\/%20No%29%3A%0D%0ATiE%20competition%20result%20or%20chapter%20nomination%2C%20if%20any%20%28e.g.%20TiE%20Women%20finalist%29%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ACOMMITMENT%0D%0ACan%20your%20team%20commit%20to%20both%20bootcamps%20and%20all%20mentoring%20sessions%3F%20%28Yes%20\/%20No%29%3A%0D%0A%0D%0APitch%20deck%3A%20attached%20\/%20link%3A%0D%0A\" class=\"tiev-btn\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 22px; background: #C41425; color: #FFFFFF; border: 0; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background: #000000; padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 28px; color: #FFFFFF\">For mentors<\/h3>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; font-size: 17px\">\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #E6E6E6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span>TiE Vancouver Charter Members with operating, investing or leadership experience.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #E6E6E6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span>Mentor a founding team alongside a fellow Charter Member.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #E6E6E6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span>Lead a knowledge session or masterclass in your area of expertise.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; color: #E6E6E6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 8px; height: 8px; margin-top: 10px; background: #ED1B2F\"><\/span><span>Help shape the next generation of Western Canada founders.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div style=\"margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px\"><a href=\"mailto:ed@vancouver.tie.org?subject=TiE%20Nurture%20-%20Mentor%20interest\" class=\"tiev-btn\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 22px; background: #C41425; color: #FFFFFF; border: 0; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box\">Become a Mentor<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- Impact -->\r\n<section id=\"impact\" aria-labelledby=\"impact-title\" style=\"background: #FFFFFF; padding: 96px 0\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px 64px\">\r\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; max-width: 280px\"><div style=\"color: #C41425; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #ED1B2F; width: fit-content; min-width: 220px\">Proven worldwide<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"flex: 999 1 560px; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; max-width: 760px\">\r\n<h2 id=\"impact-title\" style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 52px); line-height: 1.1; color: #000000\">A program with a track record<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #414141; font-size: 18px\">TiE Nurture was pioneered by TiE Pune and has since been adopted by chapters around the world. Many of its alumni have gone on to lead successful companies, and several now serve as TiE Charter Members, giving back to the next generation.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 240px), 1fr)); gap: 16px\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 24px; background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(34px, 3.6vw, 46px); line-height: 1; color: #C41425\">350+<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Startups mentored through TiE Pune's Nurture, where the program began<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 24px; background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(34px, 3.6vw, 46px); line-height: 1; color: #C41425\">50+<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Mentors in the TiE Pune Nurture program<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 24px; background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(34px, 3.6vw, 46px); line-height: 1; color: #C41425\">36<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Women-led startups in the TiE Women Mentoring cohort<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 24px; background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(34px, 3.6vw, 46px); line-height: 1; color: #C41425\">63<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #414141\">Mentors supporting TiE Women Mentoring founders<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- Program leadership -->\r\n<section id=\"leads\" aria-labelledby=\"leads-title\" style=\"background: #F4F4F4; padding: 96px 0\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px 64px\">\r\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; max-width: 280px\"><div style=\"color: #C41425; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #ED1B2F; width: fit-content; min-width: 220px\">Program leadership<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"flex: 999 1 560px; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; max-width: 760px\">\r\n<h2 id=\"leads-title\" style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 52px); line-height: 1.1; color: #000000\">Meet the TiE Nurture Vancouver team<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #414141; font-size: 18px\">The program is led by TiE Vancouver Charter Members who bring deep experience in building, scaling and investing in companies.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr)); gap: 36px 24px; max-width: 900px\">\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shivendra-Photo-ABout-Us-page.jpeg\" alt=\"Headshot of Shivendra Mohan\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; display: block; background: #F4F4F4\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding-top: 10px; border-top: 3px solid #ED1B2F\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: #000000\">Shivendra Mohan<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #C41425; font-weight: 500\">Chapter Lead, TiE Nurture Vancouver<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shivendra-mohan-6352266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Shivendra Mohan on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; display: inline-block; padding: 6px 0; width: fit-content\">LinkedIn profile<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abhay-ghatpande.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Abhay Ghatpande\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; display: block; background: #F4F4F4\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding-top: 10px; border-top: 3px solid #ED1B2F\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: #000000\">Abhay Ghatpande<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #C41425; font-weight: 500\">Co-Lead, TiE Nurture Vancouver<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/abhayghatpande\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Abhay Ghatpande on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; display: inline-block; padding: 6px 0; width: fit-content\">LinkedIn profile<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nandini-maheshwari.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Nandini Maheshwari\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; display: block; background: #F4F4F4\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding-top: 10px; border-top: 3px solid #ED1B2F\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: #000000\">Nandini Maheshwari<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #C41425; font-weight: 500\">Co-Lead, TiE Nurture Vancouver<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nandinim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Nandini Maheshwari on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; display: inline-block; padding: 6px 0; width: fit-content\">LinkedIn profile<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- FAQ -->\r\n<section id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-title\" style=\"background: #FFFFFF; padding: 96px 0\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 32px 64px\">\r\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; max-width: 280px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px\">\r\n<div style=\"color: #C41425; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 3px solid #ED1B2F; width: fit-content; min-width: 220px\">Questions<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"faq-title\" style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 52px); line-height: 1.1; color: #000000\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"flex: 999 1 560px; min-width: 0; border-top: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<details style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500\">Is there a fee, and does TiE take equity?<span class=\"faq-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; color: #C41425; line-height: 1\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #414141; font-size: 17px; max-width: 720px\">No. TiE Nurture is equity-free and there are no program fees for entrepreneurs. Selected founders do need to be TiE members for the duration of the program.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<details style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500\">Do I need to be a TiE member to apply?<span class=\"faq-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; color: #C41425; line-height: 1\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #414141; font-size: 17px; max-width: 720px\">You can apply as a TiE Associate Member or as a non-member. If you are selected, each founder becomes a TiE Associate Member before the program starts. See <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/index.php\/membership\/\">Membership<\/a> for details.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<details style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500\">Who can apply?<span class=\"faq-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; color: #C41425; line-height: 1\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #414141; font-size: 17px; max-width: 720px\">Founders of early-stage to growth-stage startups in any sector who are ready to commit to a structured mentoring program. Finalists from TiE Vancouver Women and other TiE competitions are also encouraged to apply.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<details style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500\">Does TiE Nurture provide funding?<span class=\"faq-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; color: #C41425; line-height: 1\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #414141; font-size: 17px; max-width: 720px\">No. Nurture does not invest in startups. It prepares you to raise capital, and graduating founders present at Demo Day to Charter Members and investors, including members of <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/index.php\/our-programs\/tie-vancouver-angels\/\">TiE Vancouver Angels<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<details style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500\">When can I apply?<span class=\"faq-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; color: #C41425; line-height: 1\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #414141; font-size: 17px; max-width: 720px\">Applications for the current TiE Vancouver Nurture cohort opened on October 1, 2026 and close on October 7, 2026. Cohort dates and the program schedule will be shared with selected founders.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<details style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500\">How do I apply?<span class=\"faq-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; color: #C41425; line-height: 1\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #414141; font-size: 17px; max-width: 720px\">Select Apply Now. Your email app opens a pre-filled message to ed@vancouver.tie.org with the subject \"Application for TiE Vancouver - Nurture program\". Complete each section, attach your pitch deck and send it by October 7, 2026. If the email does not open, send your details to ed@vancouver.tie.org with that subject line.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<details style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6\">\r\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; padding: 22px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500\">How can Charter Members get involved?<span class=\"faq-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; color: #C41425; line-height: 1\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #414141; font-size: 17px; max-width: 720px\">Charter Members can serve as Nurture mentors or masterclass faculty. Each startup is paired with two mentors, so your experience goes straight to the founders who need it. Email us to join the mentor pool.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- Final call to action -->\r\n<section id=\"tiev-nurture-final\" aria-labelledby=\"final-title\" style=\"background: #000000; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 96px 0; border-top: 6px solid #ED1B2F\">\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px\">\r\n<h2 id=\"final-title\" style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Neutraface Display Titling', 'League Spartan', 'Futura', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 64px); line-height: 0.98; max-width: 980px; color: #FFFFFF\">Build it to last, with founders who have done it.<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; max-width: 720px; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 300; color: #E6E6E6\">Applications for the TiE Vancouver Nurture cohort are open from October 1 to October 7, 2026. Charter Members interested in mentoring are warmly invited to get in touch.<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px\">\r\n<a href=\"mailto:ed@vancouver.tie.org?subject=Application%20for%20TiE%20Vancouver%20-%20Nurture%20program&body=Please%20complete%20each%20section%20and%20attach%20your%20pitch%20deck.%0D%0A%0D%0ACONTACT%20DETAILS%0D%0AName%3A%0D%0AEmail%20ID%3A%0D%0AContact%20phone%3A%0D%0ALinkedIn%20profile%3A%0D%0ACity%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ASTARTUP%20DETAILS%0D%0AStartup%20name%3A%0D%0AWebsite%3A%0D%0AYear%20founded%3A%0D%0ASector%20\/%20industry%3A%0D%0AStage%20%28idea%20\/%20early%20stage%20\/%20growth%20stage%29%3A%0D%0ANumber%20of%20co-founders%2C%20and%20how%20many%20are%20full-time%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AABOUT%20THE%20BUSINESS%0D%0AProblem%20you%20solve%2C%20and%20for%20whom%3A%0D%0AYour%20solution%20and%20what%20makes%20it%20different%3A%0D%0ATraction%20%28customers%2C%20revenue%2C%20pilots%29%3A%0D%0AFunding%20raised%20to%20date%2C%20if%20any%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AWHERE%20YOU%20NEED%20HELP%20%28mark%20all%20that%20apply%29%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Validating%20the%20idea%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Refining%20the%20business%20model%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Recalibrating%20focus%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Go-to-market%20strategy%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Building%20the%20team%0D%0A%5B%20%5D%20Becoming%20investor-ready%0D%0AYour%20biggest%20challenge%20right%20now%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AELIGIBILITY%0D%0ATiE%20membership%20status%20%28Associate%20Member%20\/%20Charter%20Member%20\/%20not%20a%20member%29%3A%0D%0AIf%20selected%2C%20each%20founder%20will%20become%20a%20TiE%20Associate%20Member%20%28Yes%20\/%20No%29%3A%0D%0ATiE%20competition%20result%20or%20chapter%20nomination%2C%20if%20any%20%28e.g.%20TiE%20Women%20finalist%29%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ACOMMITMENT%0D%0ACan%20your%20team%20commit%20to%20both%20bootcamps%20and%20all%20mentoring%20sessions%3F%20%28Yes%20\/%20No%29%3A%0D%0A%0D%0APitch%20deck%3A%20attached%20\/%20link%3A%0D%0A\" class=\"tiev-btn\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 22px; background: #C41425; color: #FFFFFF; border: 0; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box\">Apply Now<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:ed@vancouver.tie.org?subject=TiE%20Nurture%20-%20Mentor%20interest\" class=\"tiev-btn\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 22px; background: #C41425; color: #FFFFFF; border: 0; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box\">Become a Mentor<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/index.php\/membership\/\" class=\"tiev-btn\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 22px; background: #C41425; color: #FFFFFF; border: 0; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box\">Explore Membership<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #CFCFCF\">Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:ed@vancouver.tie.org\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF\">ed@vancouver.tie.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588a6f27 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"588a6f27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b23067e e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b23067e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:200}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49503ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49503ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Voices of Impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29ae876 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29ae876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Real stories of entrepreneurs and innovators transformed through TiE\u2019s programs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-784a6f5b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"784a6f5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f7b88c 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