History
TiE is a networking and mentoring organization for entrepreneurs with origins in the Indus region, which has a well established and distinguished history in Silicon Valley. TiE Silicon Valley is recognized as the launch pad for many successful companies, which have created wealth in excess of $75 billion. Recent proliferation of other chapters in Boston, Southern California, New York and Dallas-Fort Worth have only strengthened the value and philosophy of this organization. The chapter in Austin, Texas was formed in February 2000 to support the aggressive growth of entrepreneurial activity by Indus entrepreneurs in this region.
While its roots belong to people of origin in the Indian subcontinent, TiE is an inclusive organization and its membership and benefits are open to anyone interested in working with and supporting the entrepreneurial community. TiE's members comprise of CxOs, executives, investors, academics, consultants, service providers and mainstream professionals.
