TiE has brought globally recognized entrepreneurs to Arizona so that local entrepreneurs can learn from their successes and failures. TiE has coordinated networking mixers such that local entrepreneurs can establish partnerships and support groups. TiE has focused on empowering entrepreneurs by providing workshops and seminars on fundraising, legal, accounting, finance, HR and management practices.

The Arizona chapter of TiE exists solely to build and bolster entrepreneurship in the vibrant Arizona economy. If you are entrepreneur, it's time to get involved.

Origins

TiE is a global networking and mentoring organization for professionals with explicit interest in entrepreneurship and the creation of new enterprises. From its modest beginnings in Silicon Valley in 1992, TiE has now evolved into an active, vibrant organization comprising thousands of members and 31 chapters in the U.S., Canada, India, Pakistan, the U.K. and Singapore. The TiE Silicon Valley chapter (http://www.tiesv.org) has long been recognized as the launch pad for hundreds of successful companies that have created over an estimated $75 billion in value.

Recent proliferation of newer chapters across the world has only strengthened the value and philosophy of the organization. The Arizona chapter was formed in February 2000 to support and foster the burgeoning entrepreneurial activity 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-Arizona's members consist of entrepreneurs, CxOs, executives, investors, academics, consultants, service providers and mainstream professionals from a multitude of industries.

Objectives and Values

TiE has three main objectives on its charter:

• Foster entrepreneurship and nurture entrepreneurs
• Provide a networking platform for its members
• Help members integrate with the mainstream community

TiE respects religious, ethnic and political diversity, and expects the same from its members. TiE does not have any political or religious affiliations. The values and beliefs of TiE reflect the culture and value system of the local community.

• Entrepreneurship and wealth creation are invaluable human endeavors
• Entrepreneurs with roots or interest in the IndUS region have a special role to play as a consequence of their unique experiences
• Successful entrepreneurs find fulfillment in helping budding entrepreneurs

TiE takes its responsibilities seriously, and has developed a philosophical framework (see below) to guide its actions. Through its words and actions, TiE strives to achieve its stated goals and to stay true to its value system.

Following the guideline and philosophies of the TiE Global organization, the Arizona chapter will attempt to mobilize the professional community around the common tenets of entrepreneurship. While its roots belong to people of origin in the Indian subcontinent, TiE is an inclusive organization and its membership and benefits are available to anyone interested in working with and supporting the entrepreneurial community. TiE will focus its energies on creating business opportunities, maintaining relationships through networking and nurturing entrepreneurship.

TIE Activities

TiE Arizona is focused on providing its membership and the community with activities and events that further its goals of fostering and nurturing the entrepreneurial environment. Planned activities include monthly networking meetings and seminar events with acclaimed entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and wisdom.

• Speaker Events (with Keynotes and Panels)
• Networking meetings
• Entrepreneurial Education Seminars (e.g. Business Planning, Finance, Legal, etc.)
• Mentor Network
• Resource Center
• Access to TiE Global