With Warm Regards,

Archana Savkar

Executive Director-TiE New York

&

Board of Directors- TiE New York

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join TiE New York for our most anticipated event of the year—a Cinco de Mayo themed celebration aboard the Harbor Line Cruise! This exclusive private gathering is designed for our esteemed Charter Members, offering breathtaking sunset views of the iconic New York City skyline.

Immerse yourself in the signature TiE networking experience on this private cruise. We encourage all Charter Members to bring along a potential new member to share in this special evening. With our membership expanding rapidly over the past two years, tickets for this annual event sell out fast—so be sure to register soon! Please note, this event is currently free ONLY to TiE NY Charter Members and their plus ones.

To confirm your complimentary plus one, please email Archana Savkar at ed@tienyc.org with their name and email address.

This unforgettable evening offers Charter Members a chance to connect, engage with New York’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, and enjoy the stunning cityscape—all while savoring drinks from a private bar and indulging in hors d’oeuvres.

A big Thank You to our board member Adris Chakraborty from Lykstage for co-sponsoring this event.

A big Thank You to our Charter Member Mixers committee co-chairs Dharti Desai and Jignesh Patel for their invaluable contributions to making this event happen.

Please be at the Pier no later than 5.30 pm, as you don't want to miss the yacht.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate, network, and set sail with us!

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025

Kindly RSVP by: May 01, 2025

Dress code: Cinco de Mayo festive colors

Location: Classic Harbor Line New York,

62 Chelsea Piers, NY, 10011, USA

PN: You are invited to bring a guest.

Click the below button to register now.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

MAY 13, 2025

Join Us for TiE New York’s Open Mic Night!

An Evening of Innovation, Insights & Connections

We are thrilled to invite you to TiE New York’s Open Mic Night—an inspiring event designed to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you are eager to pitch your business idea or expand your network, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your vision, gain expert feedback, and connect with a dynamic community of founders, investors, and mentors.

Pitch. Learn. Grow.

Take the stage and present your business idea in a supportive, high-energy environment. Our esteemed mentors and investors will provide valuable insights and constructive feedback to help refine your vision and accelerate your growth. Whether you are looking for advice, investment opportunities, or just a fresh perspective, this is your moment to shine.

Expand Your Network.

Beyond pitching, Open Mic Night is a chance to connect and collaborate. Engage with like-minded entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors, and become part of TiE New York’s thriving ecosystem. Share ideas, explore synergies, and forge relationships that can drive your success forward.

We are excited to feature a Fireside Chat with Sriram Bharadwaj on:

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Where AI Startups can make the biggest impact over the next decade.

A huge thank you to our Charter Member amd OMN co-chair, Kathirvel Kumararaja, Founder and CEO of DevJee Inc for moderating this insightful discussion.

Event Details

📅 Date: May 13, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

📍 New Location:

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

330 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017

🎤 Guest Speaker: Sriram Bharadwaj

Register Now – Limited Spots Available!

Secure your spot today and be part of an evening filled with insightful pitches, impactful networking, and expert perspectives.

A special thanks to our Venue Partner Nelson Mullins and it's amazing team Joe Daniels, Elyssa Cotto for their generous contributions to making this event possible.

A special thanks to our Open Mic Night Committee Co-Chairs, Veera Budhi and Kathirvel Kumararaja, for their invaluable support and help.

We can’t wait to see you there!

About Sriram Bharadwaj

Sriram Bharadwaj (Sri) is Chief Operating and Information Officer for Longevity Health (invested by several PE firms). Sri has led digital innovation for large Integrated Delivery Networks (IDN)s and has in the past helped evaluate several solutions in the marketplace for and on behalf of investors. Sri is an entrepreneur himself having built successful products in Silicon Valley. Sri has over 25 years of healthcare experience and has held many leadership positions in both acute, post-acute and payer organizations. Sri is a Chartered Accountant, MBA, MS, CHCIO, CDH-L, CHISL, CPHIMS, PMP, CISSP, Chartered Global Management Accountant (FCGMA).

Sri is part of a program in Artificial Intelligence with the Harvard Medical School.

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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 May 12, 2025, by 2.00 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.

CALLING ALL STARTUPS FROM THE TRI-STATE AREA OF NEW YORK!

Embark on a transformative journey to turn your goals into reality!

TiE New York and the Greater NY Chapter of the IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation are excited to present the TiE New York & IIT Pitch Competition—a premier platform for all startups in the NY Tri-State area to showcase their innovations and connect with industry leaders.

Here is what you need to know:

Eligibility Criteria:

1. You must be able to present in person during the pitch competition to be held in June 2025
2. Startups across all industries are welcome to apply.
3. Preferably your company should be from the NY Tri-State area.
4. Your company must be registered after January 1, 2018.
5. Must have a minimum viable product (MVP) or be working towards it. Ideation stage companies are not eligible.
6. Preferably incorporates technology in their business.

Why Attend?

 🌐Access to expert mentors

🤝 Networking with like-minded entrepreneurs

🏆 Cash prizes sponsored by IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation/Greater New York Chapter

🎤 Platform to present your pitch in front of angel investors, VCs, and mentors.

📅 Last day to apply: May 04, 2025

📅 Final competition will be held on June 17, 2025.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your startup! Apply now and take the first step towards transforming your business.

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply before May 04, 2025.

If you have any questions, please send an email to ed@tienyc.org.

🌟 A Big Thank you to our Committee Chairs Jignesh Patel Ron Mehta, Yogesh Kher, Sanjay Agrawal for their valuable contributions.

🌟A Big Thank you to Gordan Grant for his technical expertise and invaluable support to TiE New York team.

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We are thrilled to announce that applications for TiE U Season 2025 are now open.

This is your chance to be part of an incredible journey filled with learning, networking, and opportunities for growth

Here is what you need to know!

Before you apply, make sure you are fully prepared to maximize your chances of making it through the selection rounds.

Essential Points:

Carefully read the application process and eligibility criteria. Click the below link

• This summer, we will focus on mentoring
• In October, we will host the TiE NY Chapter Finals
• In December, our finalist will participate in the TiE University Global competition at the TiE Global Summit (TGS) in Rajasthan, India

 CRITERIA

1. Select the relevant track based on your startup's eligibility
2. Have your pitch deck ready for upload

TiE U Season 2025 is more than just a program—it’s a launchpad for college startups with access to global mentorship, bootcamps, and pitch competitions. This is your chance to turn your startup dream into reality!

Don’t wait— Apply today!

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For any queries, reach out to craig.abbott@tienyc.org, ajay@nyamati.org, hridejashah94@gmail.com, or salilsethi@gmail.com

We would like to thank our TiE NY University Team for their valuable support and guidance.

✨Craig Abbott

✨Ajay Nyamati

✨Hrideja Shah

✨Salil Sethi

Please Register by May 31, 2025.

Our chapter finals will be held in first week of October 2025

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

Calling all enterprising women like you!

TiE New York is now accepting applications from startups founded or cofounded by

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Our Chapter Finals will be held on

September 03, 2025, at Bank of America Towers

Eligibility Criteria



• Female-founded or co-founded startups ONLY.
• Female co-founders must hold a minimum of 33% stake in the company.
• Companies in business for less than seven years only at the time of application (Company registration after Jan 1, 2018).
• Preference to startups raising funds.
• Idea-stage startups do not qualify for screening.

Reasons to participate:



• Get access to TiE NY investors and mentors.

• Network with likeminded entrepreneurs.

• The winner of the New York chapter finals will represent the chapter at TiE Global Summit 2025 in Rajasthan-India and compete with the other chapter finalists for a $50,000 cash prize.

Don't miss this opportunity!

Apply before June 15, 2025. 

A Big Thank You to Bank of America and its team our charter member Irina Sirota for sponsoring our Women Pitch Competition Finals!

A Big Thank you to our Women Pitch Competition leadership team: Manjusha Tipre, Devyani Patel, Christopher Hollinger, Apsara Srivats, Samya Ahmed.

"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." – Phil Jackson"

A very warm welcome to our talented team!

Niten brings over 35 years of experience in Networking, Security, IoT, and Software Development, and is a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable track record of founding and scaling technology ventures.

He co-founded netForensics, Inc., a pioneer in the SIEM space and a Cisco portfolio company, where he worked closely with Gartner to conceptualize SIEM. He also co-founded SecurView, Inc., a cybersecurity services provider offering SOC and IAM solutions, which likewise became part of Cisco’s portfolio.

Currently, Niten leads Netcom Systems., specializing in Application, Systems, and Network Monitoring & Management, and is also Managing Director at Tiger Advisory (tigeraa.com), a firm focused on solutions in AI, Data, and Compliance.

Niten’s deep expertise spans Network & Systems Management (including CA-Unicenter and HP OpenView), Identity and Access Management, and implementation across industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.

We are excited to have Niten as part of our vibrant community of innovators and look forward to his insights and contributions!

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Jesse is the founder of Yieldwink, an investment platform focused on streamlining access to alternative investments, where he leads fundraising, deal sourcing, and development. With prior roles at a $2B private credit firm and a $200B mutual fund company, Jesse has advised over 10,000 financial advisors nationwide. His experience in finance, including actuarial-risk sales at a Fortune 500 firm, inspired him to create a more efficient model for alternative investing. He is also a seasoned real estate investor and founder of the Goldsher Group, using a proprietary valuation model for properties across the U.S. Based in Astoria, New York, Jesse enjoys non-fiction, boxing, chess, WWII history, golf, fishing, and spending time with his Shiba Inu, Coconut.



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Sonali is an innovative, mission-driven attorney and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across law, policy, and venture capital. A global business leader and political activist, she has sourced and closed over $500 million in deals and co-authored the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sonali is the founder of Priyamvada Sustainability Consulting LLC and @The Healing Arts Ashram and currently runs a NYC-based venture capital firm. She has co-founded and scaled multiple B2C, B2B, and B2G tech startups, and advised VCs, PE firms, and family offices on green growth strategy.

An Ivy League JD/EMBA graduate Sonali has worked with the U.S. EPA, United Nations, NRDC, EDF, and more. She serves on the boards of the Ovie Mughelli Foundation and FABUM, and is passionate about facilitating sustainable growth in emerging markets worldwide.



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STUDENT MEMBER:

Sahil Lumar: Lubin School of Business

We are excited to welcome CT Digital as our community partner, continuing their outstanding support for innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies! They recently celebrated their successful event on March 28th “Midnight in the Dorm” edition, where they bought together visionary young founders, expert panelists, and thought leaders for an unforgettable morning of discovery, discussion, and networking.

The CT Digital Forum is an invitation-only, monthly event where leading innovators, institutions and investors come to learn and discuss the future of money, markets and commerce. They cover the fast-moving world of digital assets, blockchain, AI, fintech, web3, quantum computing and more.

Digital FutureFest is an annual event on June 4th in Stamford Connecticut, organized by the monthly CT Digital Forum, the largest digital event in the state. 

Digital FutureFest is bringing together investors, institutions, and innovators to explore the fast-evolving world of blockchain, digital assets, AI, fintech, Web3, quantum and more.

TiE New York members receive a special 25% discount, applied at checkout.

Learn More & Register

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Dear TiE Charter Members,

Dear Charter Members,

Have you ever truly felt the magic of the TiE network? It’s not just about the breathtaking locations—though Tallinn, Estonia, with its blend of medieval charm and modern innovation, promises to captivate. It’s about something deeper:

✨ The unforgettable late-night conversations where connections turn into collaborations.

✨ The gala night, a magical experience of camaraderie, celebration, and inspiration.

✨ The immersive pre- and post-retreat tours that strengthen bonds while exploring diverse cultures.

This year, we invite you to Tallinn, Estonia—a city where cobblestone streets and spire-topped churches meet cutting-edge technology. Imagine strolling through pastel-colored Old Town, illuminated by lanterns, before joining your TiE family for thought-provoking discussions that could spark your next big idea.

📅 Save the Date: July 3–6, 2025

📍 Location: Tallinn, Estonia

If you haven’t experienced a TiE CM Retreat, you haven’t truly felt the heartbeat of the TiE network. Let this be the year you join us!

Let’s make this retreat a milestone for inspiration, connection, and growth. Because at TiE, we don’t just network—we create lifelong memories.

🔗 Register now and avail early bird discounts!

oks forward to continuing our mission to inspire and support entrepreneurs worldwide.

Earlier this week, our immediate past president and board member Manjusha Tipre was proud to participate in The Knowledge Shop’s latest session on "Everything Angels" — an insightful event that brought together a powerhouse panel to demystify the world of early-stage investing.

🎤 One of the highlights? Hearing from our very own dynamic Manjusha Tipre, Immediate Past President and current Board Member at TiE New York, and Co-Founder of ZeroBeta & Yaala Labs. Manjusha spoke about the TiE NY Angels program, which empowers our members to actively support startups with capital, mentorship, and community.

🔑 The panel dropped serious wisdom. Here are 6 takeaways every aspiring angel investor should consider:

1. Start Small & Diversify – Think in portfolios, not one-off bets.

2. Develop a Clear Investment Thesis – Know your "why" and "where" before writing that check.

3.Understand Accreditation Rules – Know what qualifies you, and explore options like Republic or Wefunder if you’re just getting started.

4.Join Angel Networks – Groups like TiE Angels offer curated deals, collective due diligence, and a community to grow with.

5.Stay Engaged Post-Investment – The best angels are the ones who show up when founders need them most.

6.Follow-On Strategy – Evaluate whether reinvesting makes more sense than starting fresh.

🎤 Huge thanks to our fellow panelists:

• Katie Dunn – Angel Investor & Startup Advisor

• Mike MacCombie – GP, Generous Ventures

Interested in learning more about TiE New York's Angels or want to benefit from our programs? Reach out or visit our website and become a member now!

🔗

https://ny.tie.org/



Let’s build the next generation of founders—together.

TiE NY board came together for two energizing days of strategic planning, collaboration, and yes "plenty of laughter and fun" at the stunning Ness Digital Engineering office on the 83rd floor of the World Trade Center! 🎉

Surrounded by breathtaking views of New York City, it was truly inspiring to witness brilliant minds aligned by purpose and passion, working together to shape the future of our entrepreneurial community.

A huge thank you to our very own board member Dr. Ranjit Tinaikar , Donna Kinsella, and Ness Digital Engineering for being such generous venue sponsors for this strategic retreat. Your support made it all the more memorable!

And a heartfelt shoutout to every board member Jignesh Patel (President), Manjusha Tipre ADRIS CHAKRABORTY Amanjeet Singh Christopher Hollinger Devyani Patel Hrideja Shah, Esq., MBA Puneet Shivam Dr. Ranjit Tinaikar Vaibhav Parikh Veera B. Budhi. Your insights, commitment, and energy are the driving force behind TiE NY’s mission to empower entrepreneurs and foster innovation. 💼💡

🚀 Exciting things are ahead! From structured programs to new collaborations and community-driven events, we are focused on delivering even more value to our members.

💡 If you haven’t joined TiE NY yet, now is the perfect time. Become a member and tap into a vibrant network of innovators, mentors, and changemakers.

Click the below link to join us now!

🔗

https://ny.tie.org/

📸 And of course, what’s a retreat without capturing some memorable moments? Check out the snapshots below of teamwork, camaraderie, and authentic joy.

💫 Here's to more impact, more collaboration, and a stronger community!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for yet another successful Open Mic Night held on April 08, 2025. Your energy and support made the night truly special and played a huge role in its success. We hope you found the event insightful, engaging, and full of value.

A packed house, an enthusiastic crowd, a powerful fireside chat, and four inspiring startup pitches made it an unforgettable evening.

We were honored to welcome Ram Ganesan, Co-founder of Kaboom AI, for an inspiring fireside chat on “Balancing Self-Care and Entrepreneurial Success.”

which was moderated by our charter member Sid Azad. The conversation offered rich insights into personal growth and strategic thinking for today’s founders.

We were thrilled to feature four incredible startup pitches from passionate entrepreneurs:

• Dhruvan Reddy & Nihal Tammana – Global Young Founders
• Richard O'Neill – Senior Wellness
• Sundeep Mahajan – Shaadi Pros
• Arun Prasad – Block Convey

Each pitch showcased creativity, dedication, and a bold vision for the future. A huge shoutout to all our presenters. We cannot wait to see where your journeys take you!

Special thanks to Joe Daniels and the team at Nelson Mullins for generously hosting us and supporting our growing community.

We are also incredibly grateful to our dedicated team for their continued support and contributions to Open Mic Nights:

• Veera Budhi (Board Member & OMN Co-Chair)
• Kathirvel Kumararaja (Charter Member & OMN Co-Chair)
• Alok Kumar (Charter Member)

Join Our Thriving Entrepreneurial Community!



Become an Entrepreneur Member and enjoy exclusive benefits:

• Free access to all entrepreneurial events
• One-on-one mentorship opportunities
• A supportive network of innovators and business leaders

👉 Join us now to unlock these benefits and become part of something bigger.

Thank you again for being part of our incredible kickoff. We will see you at the next Open Mic Night!

If you have any questions or have any trouble, please reach out to ed@tienyc.org.

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