Fostering entrepreneurship since 1992
Since 1992, TiE has supported entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities. The mission of TiE is to foster entrepreneurship globally through the five pillars of Education, Mentoring, Networking, Funding and Incubation. TiE Chapters are dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to their communities.
…I believe TiE is one of the most extraordinary communities known to the industry, any industry.
Jensen HuangFounder, NVIDIA
TiE founded in Silicon Valley
Entrepreneur members
TiE chapters in 16 countries
Wealth TiE members helped create
TiE Phoenix serves current and prospective entrepreneurs in the Greater Phoenix community. TiE is one of the world’s largest not-for-profit volunteer networks dedicated to helping startups succeed. In over 30 years since its founding, the TiE Network has supported over 10,000 entrepreneur members across 16 countries, through 67 Chapters, and TiE members have contributed to the creation of over $1T in wealth. TiE Chapters worldwide have become a vibrant platform for entrepreneurs, educators, professionals and industry leaders to interact, collaborate, contribute, and forge lifelong relationships.
Networking at the AI Innovation Playbook Series, ASU W. P. Carey, Sep 9, 2026 (TiE Phoenix partner event).
TiE Phoenix in action
Moments from our recent events: One Year Stronger at Arizona Startup Week, The Policy Playbook, and the AI Innovation Playbook Series at ASU W. P. Carey.
Pillars of TiE
Since its founding in Silicon Valley in 1992, TiE has supported entrepreneurs through the pillars of Education, Mentoring, Networking, Funding and Incubation.
Mentoring
Current and aspiring entrepreneurs are mentored by successful entrepreneurs, educators, senior corporate executives and industry experts.
Education
Signature programs such as TiE U for university students and TiE Young Entrepreneurs for high school students, plus offerings for early-stage and mid-career professionals.
Networking
Rich networking in the local community and across the global TiE ecosystem, including flagship events such as TiEcon and the TiE Global Summit.
Incubation
TiE chapters work with local incubators to help start-ups secure space, resources, guidance and subsidized services from sponsors and partners.
Investing
Start-ups receive angel and early-stage funding from investors aligned with TiE: a virtuous cycle in which founders go on to become charter members.
Global Programs
Four TiE programs for founders at every stage, from high school to angel investment.
A comprehensive ecosystem that nurtures start-ups run by college and university students, bringing together TiE members, mentors, coaches, angel funding and ecosystem partners.
Focuses on the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. TiE Women start-ups compete each year at chapter and global-level pitch competitions.
Empowers high school students with the skills and tools to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and go on to become founders of successful ventures.
Brings promising early-stage companies together with serial entrepreneurs, high-tech executives and other professional investors.
Membership categories
TiE Phoenix offers three types of membership. TiE members are all volunteers.
Successful entrepreneurs, investors, executives, educators and service providers who give back.
College and graduate students exploring entrepreneurship. Complimentary: use coupon code SM100 when you join.
Questions about membership? Email [email protected]
The central message from the ASU panel at One Year Stronger: Celebration of Startups, TiE Phoenix at Arizona Startup Week, April 2026, moderated by board member Raghu Santanam.
Experienced operators
Fractional talent and seasoned founding team members are often the difference between a promising prototype and a real company.
Support networks that stick around
Sustained mentorship, community accountability and warm introductions to capital drive long-term success.
A culture that celebrates commercialization
The mindset shift toward market impact is happening, but it needs to accelerate.
Join TiE Phoenix
Become a member, mentor a founder or join us at our next event.