Michael Moritz, VC at Sequoia Capital (excerpt from Forbes� The Midas List)

The face of business is dramatically changing as Baby Boomers, the Generation Y,

mid-career women, mompreneurs, and new business leaders are coming together to

create the most diverse and innovative pool of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs of today

have broken age, language, geography, and money barriers. Clearly, the recent startups

represent the emergence of a new face of entrepreneurship.

These new-age entrepreneurs are launching new businesses on new platforms to

serve global markets. They are reaching across industries and communities. They

are going above and beyond human imagination � empowering consumers, engaging

societies, and breaking political and geographical boundaries. The move by companies

to create high-value through global presence, the demand for start-ups that fit personal

lifestyles, and the need for the best and diverse talent - are only likely to accelerate in

the coming years.

Every big enterprise begins with a single thought in someone�s mind. Only today, that

visionary can be anyone, anywhere. The entrepreneurs of the future will be drastically

different from those of the past.

What will The New Face of Entrepreneurship look like? Come and discover at TiEcon 2007.

TiEcon 2007: The Conference

TiEcon is two action-packed days of learning, networking, and partnering. TiEcon will

explore today�s business environment and discuss the big issues facing industry and

entrepreneurs. Keynotes, Luminary Panels, and Stories from the Front Line will focus

on the New Face of Entrepreneurship across businesses and ecosystems including:

Networking, Semiconductors, Software, Storage, Security, Internet, Wireless, Clean

Tech, and Life Sciences.

TiEcon 2007 will feature a new event: TiE Global Exchange, which will focus on growth

areas and challenges of entrepreneurship in various parts of the globe.

Entrepreneur�s Bazaar and Distinguished Speaker Series will continue to build on the

momentum from last year�s TiEcon. E-Bazaar will provide unique opportunities for

entrepreneurs to schedule quality one-on-one time with industry experts from the

venture capital, legal, finance, and other professions. Distinguished Speaker Series

will draw upon the expertise of CEOs, CTOs, CFOs, CMOs, and Rainmakers to share

candid insights from personal experience. An expanded exhibit floor will enable you to

meet some of today�s most exciting companies � emerging and established.

TiEcon 2007 culminates in a closing banquet trÚs élégant and dancing into the night

Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA

Who will attend TiEcon 2007?

TiEcon 2007 attendees will include more than 4,000 people from across the world.

Attendees span the spectrum from CEOs of mature companies to first time entrepreneurs

creating new companies, financial market experts, government policy makers, and eminent

personalities from academics and media.

� For the ENTREPRENEUR, who just had a flash of a billion dollar idea

� For INTRAPRENEURS in multinationals, focused on new corporate initiatives

� For FUNDED, EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS working to stretch each dollar

� For EARLY STAGE COMPANIES developing a viable business model

� For INVESTORS and CORPORATE EXECUTIVES

� For the ENTIRE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM

Why you should attend TiEcon 2007?

TiEcon 2007 brings together a complete ecosystem for accelerating the full cycle of a

company�s development � from funding to launch to growth to success.

� Listen to thought provoking keynotes from industry luminaries

� Interact with expert panelists and speakers in candid conversation

� Meet and converse with industry experts, peers, and serial entrepreneurs

� Engage with panelists and learn from their �Stories from the Front Line�

� Gain a deeper understanding of how venture financing really works

� Discover the latest trends and hottest business opportunities

� Learn innovative sales & marketing skills and networking techniques

About previous TiEcons

TiEcon is TiE�s premier annual event and is the largest convention in the world dedicated

to entrepreneurs. Recent TiEcons have featured some of the most distinguished speakers

from the industry including: Steve Ballmer, John Chambers, Deepak Chopra, Howard

Dean, John Doerr, Larry Ellison, Judy Estrin, Carly Fiorina, Thomas Friedman, Vyomesh

Joshi, Guy Kawasaki, Vinod Khosla, Tim Koogle, Michael Moritz, Narayana Murthy, Sam

Pitroda, C. K. Prahlad, Eric Schmidt, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dr. Amartya Sen, Ted

Turner, and Steve Young.

About TiE

TiE is a global, not-for-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization dedicated to

fostering entrepreneurs across its international network. Since its founding in 1992, TiE

has grown to become the world's largest organization for entrepreneurs and professionals,

with membership spread across 45 chapters in 10 countries. Membership includes over

1500 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as Charter Members, and over

10000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as Members. Top Venture Capital firms,

Fortune 500 corporations, and professional service providers are among TiE sponsors.