{"id":413,"date":"2025-04-26T01:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T01:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/?page_id=413"},"modified":"2025-06-19T18:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:41:49","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vancouver.tie.org\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Us<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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TiE - For Entrepreneurs By Entrepreneurs<\/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
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Who we are<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To foster entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding and incubation. With a global reach and a local focus, TiE nurtures the next generation of entrpreneurs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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By assisting entrepreneurs, we believe we can empower individuals and create wealth in communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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 TiE is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs across all industries and stages of growth. With a global reach and local focus, TiE drives entrepreneurship through its five pillars: Mentoring, Networking, Education, Funding, and Incubation. Many members have launched startups within TiE and now give back as charter members. TiE\u2019s mission is to foster entrepreneurship, generating wealth for entrepreneurs and their communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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TiE was founded in Silicon Valley in December 1992 by Ambrish (AJ) Patel (Founder) and eight cofounders, Suhad Patelm Kanwal Rekhi, Roy Prasad, Bipin Shah, Kailash Joshi, Raidu (Ray) Vrudhula, Narpat Bhandari and Sam Sathya. AJ was a visionary leader who was passionate about creating an organization dedicated to networking and fostering entrepreneurship via mentoring. The co-founders joined AJ to turn TiE into a movement, and all contributed to the creation of TiE. <\/p>\n

Since 1992, tiE has been dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship by connecting founders, investors, corporate leaders, and industry experts, As the world’s largest nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs, TiE has built a global ecosystem driven by collaboration, wealth creation, and the spirit of giving back. With 12000+ members, including over 3000+ charter mentors across 60 chapters in 12 countries, TiE is committed to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs across all industries and stages of growth. <\/p>\n

TiE’s impactful programs include its flagship event, TiEcon an entrepreneurship conference along with initiatives such as TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE), TiE Women, TiE Health & Wellness, TiE Angels and Networking mixers. Each program is designed to inspire, support, and accelerate entrepreneurial success within a vibrant global community. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Discover the Leaders Behind TiE Vancouver's Success<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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At the heart of TiE Vancouver is a distinguished Board of DIrectors – a collective of visionary leaders, accomplished entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, and industry experts who are united by a shared mission: to inspire, foster and accelerate entrepreneurship across Western Canada. <\/p>\n

With deep roots in the global entrepreneurship ecosystem and a profound understanding if local market dynamics, the TiE Vancouver Board plays a vital role in:<\/p>\n

Steering Chapter Strategy<\/b> and shaping the vision and long-term direction of TiE Vancouver to align with emerging opportunities and challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape. <\/span>
Fostering Community Collaboration<\/b> by building bridges between entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and industry stakeholders to cultivate a thriving, inclusive business community. <\/span>
Advocating for innovation & Growth<\/b> by acting as ambassadors for Western Canada’s entrepreneurial potential on both national and international stages. <\/span>
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Meet the individuals who are driving impact, fostering innovation, and shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem of tomorrow. <\/span><\/p>\n