TiE Women, a flagship initiative by TiE Global and supported by the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, has been transforming the entrepreneurial landscape for women worldwide. Now in its 5th edition, this program continues to break barriers and provide unparalleled opportunities for female entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. In 2023, the initiative entered its accelerator phase, with the global finale held at the TiE Global Summit (TGS) in Bengaluru, where top entrepreneurs from around the world gathered to showcase their innovative solutions.

Supported by the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, TiE Women has reached new heights by empowering women founders through an expansive global network of 64 TiE chapters. This network provides critical resources, mentorship, investor connections, and networking opportunities designed to fuel the growth of women-led businesses globally, in alignment with SDG #5 – achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.

At the core of TiE Women’s success are five key pillars: Learning, Mentoring, Access to Funding, Scalability, and Community. These pillars guide female entrepreneurs from early-stage development to scaling their businesses. Through workshops, events, and international exposure, TiE Women ensures that women-led startups are equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in the competitive global market.

One of the highlights of this year’s competition was the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition, where over 3,000 applications were submitted. Forty-four Chapter Winners from across the world advanced to pitch in the semi-finals, with the winners taking the stage during the TiE Global Summit. The competition offered a total prize pool of $50,000, shared by the top three winners:

• Teri Sirset, Founder of DASI Simulations (TiE SoCal) as the winner
• Adithi Aji, Founder of Adrich, Inc (TiE Pittsburgh), as first runner-up
• Irena Kind, Founder of Surgicure Technologies (TiE Boston) as second runner-up

These winners exemplify the innovative spirit fostered by TiE Women, demonstrating the incredible potential of women-led businesses.

On the occasion of TiE Women’s successful execution of this year’s edition, MJF Founder Asha Jadeja said, “Exponential growth is possible when we combine technology-enabled entrepreneurship with world-class education, and strong women’s leadership. We must dismantle the barriers that have long held women back and create environments where women-led ventures can innovate without limitations. Our partnership with TiE Women enables us to transform challenges into opportunities, equipping women with the tools and networks they need to drive exponential change in their industries and communities.”

In addition to the pitch competition, TiE Women’s collaboration with the Motwani Jadeja Foundation has provided founders with access to the Silicon Valley ecosystem – one of the most innovative and dynamic business environments in the world. A curated group of TiE Women founders traveled to Silicon Valley, sponsored by the Foundation, to engage with global leaders in technology, business, and investment. This program offered these entrepreneurs valuable resources and connections, enabling them to scale their ventures and succeed in the global marketplace.

Through its programs and initiatives, TiE Women is not just empowering women entrepreneurs with financial backing, but also with the networks, knowledge, and support necessary for sustained success. The partnership with the Motwani Jadeja Foundation further amplifies this mission, creating a pathway for women-led businesses to innovate, grow, and drive meaningful impact in their industries and communities.

By continuing to focus on mentorship, capital access, and global exposure, TiE Women is helping women entrepreneurs overcome challenges and seize new opportunities for growth and leadership in the business world.