WHO ARE CHARTER MEMBERS

TiE Charter Members are successful, high profile entrepreneurs, corporate intrapreneurs and thought leaders, who have reached a stage in their professional life when they are ready, willing and able to contribute to fellow members. They also participate in the leadership and management of TiE.
Charter Member Eligibility Criteria:
Charter Membership is by invitation only and subject to a due process of approval.
1) Ability to add value to entrepreneurs
2) Has reached a level of success that adds to the stature of TiE
3) The current CMs benefit from his/her participation.

CHARTER MEMBER BENEFITS

OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity to mentor budding entrepreneurs
PARTICIPATE
Participate and run for TiE SV Board Elections
FEATURE
Mention of Charter Member name and profile on the TiE SV website
INTRODUCTION
New CMs get an introduction in the monthly newsletter
GOODWILL
Goodwill from the budding entrepreneurs and a structured opportunity to give back
ENGAGE
Participation in the TiE Silicon Valley Angel and TiE Global Angel Programs
INVITATION
Invitation to participate in monthly events as speakers and/or recommend speakers
CREATE
Invitation to chair or create new domain specific programs and form a Special Interest Group
ATTEND
Complimentary attendance to local and global CM only events including flagships such as TiEcons, TiE Global Summit and the TiE Global CM Retreat
NETWORK
Invitation to the CM outings, events and dinners designed to network with your peers and discuss timely topics in order to enlighten and educate
EVENTS
TiE Silicon Valley on a regular basis hosts iconic individuals and hosts an event around the welcome of and networking with such individuals for TiE CMs.
CHARTER MEMBER EXPECTATIONS

The main goal of becoming a Charter Member is to give back to the startup ecosystem, and derive satisfaction by helping budding entrepreneurs. Charter Members are expected to actively participate and advance the cause of this phenomenon, by: