It s a synthesis of Silicon Valley culture and some Indian values. But, simply put, our starting role was to encourage our people to become entrepreneurs. Our role was to provide role models, inspiration, education and mentorship for that. The way to do that is to bring people together, so that a network effect takes place. Over a thousand members and a couple of hundred charter members.
Charter members are the mentors, successful entrepreneurs, who contribute time and energy.
Ninety per cent Indian, but then that s the ratio of Indians and non-Indians such as Pakistanis and Bangladeshis in Silicon Valley. Recently some TiE members such as yourself have been involved in setting up venture capital funds. Our role is to provide all the structural pieces you need for the entrepreneur. We ve just started out. The Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai chapters were launched in January, Bombay in December while Bangalore started in August.