TiE ISB Connect

TiE ISB Connect

TiE ISB Connect

TiEISB

India Infoline News Service | Mumbai | September 29, 2009

The 5th edition of India’s most exciting Annual networking event for entrepreneurs and investors TiE-ISB Connect 2009 will feature 30 top Venture Capital Firms with a focus on sharing new ways to engage VC’s. The event will also feature 3 exciting new tracks highlighting issues ‘starting a new venture and raising funds through the seed to the growth stage of the company. The event (www.tie-isbconnect.com) will be held on October 22nd and 23rd, 2009 at Hotel Marriott Hyderabad.

The response to the event has been incredibly positive, with attendance growing from year after year. Over the last 4 years the event attracted over 1000 business plans and over 50 Venture Capitalists representing the core and sunrise industries. We are pleased to be on the radar already for a number of business leaders and big investors who are keen to attend the event, said Dr. Ramesh Babu, President TiE Hyderabad Chapter. 

Making the announcement, J A Chowdary, Member Board of Trustees, TiE Global, said the theme for this Year TiE-ISB Connect 2009 “The Crisis will pass….Will You, addressing real issues” is timely. Our objective in this edition is to address the issue of ‘Surviving and Succeeding’ in difficult times and bring together first-time and seasoned entrepreneurs with investment community to explore the opportunities and challenges in the current economic times.

Highlights

Opening Day October 22, 2009

·         Jumpstart to your Venture

·         Funding and Operational Challenges During Seed Stage

·         Taking India Forward

·         Company Showcase

Day 2 October 23, 2009

·         Next 800 Million Opportunity

·         Funding and Operational Challenges during Series A/B

·         VC Connect

TiE-ISB Connect during the last 4 years has also held several rounds of mentoring sessions helping many entrepreneurs to refine their strategies and business approaches. Of the 350 entries for business plans received last year there are nearly 13 companies, which are in last stage talks with VCs and are likely to receive funding.

Entrepreneurship as a way of doing business, not just for startups - Although the Business Plan Showcase focuses on start ups and early stage businesses, an important objective is to educate the entire community, including established businesses and individuals who currently work or will work in traditional corporate positions. This educational process emphasizes the critical importance of the entrepreneurial mindset and approach to business as a way of developing and launching high growth businesses within traditional business environments.

The objective of the TiE-ISB Connect 2010 is to bring together all the elements necessary for real venture creation. Our mission is to:

Provide a platform, together with important tools, resources and networking opportunities, to assist all aspiring entrepreneurs, in taking their first steps on their entrepreneurial journey

Facilitate the creation of new ventures with potential for high growth and a global mindset

Engage the venture-support community to rally around entrepreneurial innovation and provide the necessary eco-system for its development

Generate a positive economic impact by encouraging and nurturing high growth potential entrepreneurship together with a vibrant private equity market.

The Tie-ISB Connect 2010 is organized by the Indian School of Business in partnership with TiE Hyderabad Chapter. Each year, entrant teams from around the country present their plans, while gaining valuable professional feedback on their ventures.