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Dear Members and Friends,
Join Us for TiE New York’s Open Mic Night!
We are excited to invite you to TiE New York’s Open Mic Night—an evening filled with inspiration, valuable feedback, and meaningful connections. Whether you are eager to pitch your business idea or expand your entrepreneurial network, this event is the perfect platform to take your vision to the next level.
Pitch Your Ideas, Gain Insights
Seize the opportunity to present your business ideas in a supportive, dynamic environment. Our esteemed mentors and investors will provide constructive feedback to help refine your vision and accelerate your growth. Whether you are seeking advice or exploring investment opportunities, this is the place to make an impact.
Network with Entrepreneurs & Investors
Open Mic Night is more than just pitching—it’s a chance to connect. Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, potential collaborators, and future team members while becoming part of TiE New York’s vibrant community. Share experiences, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships.
Special Fireside Chat: Scaling Startups & Scaling Careers
We are thrilled to feature a Fireside Chat with Jitania Kandhari on
Scaling Startups & Scaling Careers:
Lessons from an Institutional Investor.
A big thank you to our Charter Member, Ronak Jani, Managing Director of Jani Group of Companies, for moderating this insightful discussion.
Don’t miss out on this exciting evening of pitches, networking, and expert insights. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
NEW LOCATION ALERT!
Location: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
330 Madison Avenue
27th Floor, New York 10017
Guest Speaker: Jitania Kandhari
Topic: Scaling Startups & Scaling Careers: Lessons from an Institutional Investor
Space is limited, so don’t wait! Register now to secure your spot and make an impact at this exciting event.
A special thanks to our OMN Committee co-chairs, Veera Budhi and Kathirvel Kumararaja, for their invaluable contributions to organizing this event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
About Jitania Kandhari
Jitania is Deputy CIO of the Solutions and Multi-Asset Group, co-lead portfolio manager for the Passport Equity strategies, and Head of Macro and Thematic Research for the Emerging Markets Equity team. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2006 and has more than 25 years of investment experience in global macroeconomics, country and market analytics, currencies and thematic investments. Jitania was named as one of the Top 20 female portfolio managers in the U.S. by Citywire in 2021. Prior to joining the firm, Jitania was an associate Vice President in private banking at ABN Amro (Royal Bank of Scotland). Jitania began her career in India at First Global Securities in Indian equities and then joined securities broking and investment banking at Kotak Securities in equity research and sales. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in advanced financial and management accounting and an M.M.S. in finance, both from the University of Mumbai.
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Pitch Your Idea to a Crowd:
Start-up founders will have two minutes to pitch their ideas, followed by a three-minute Q&A session. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your venture and gain valuable feedback from investors and fellow entrepreneurs.
Send your elevator pitch or pitch deck to ed@tienyc.org by Monday March 10, 2025 by 3.00 pm. following the format below.
If you have any questions or have any trouble, please reach out to the Committee Co-Chair, Veera Budhi at veera.budhi@tienyc.org.
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