What TiEcon does

TiEcon is an annual three-day entrepreneurship conference organized by TiE Silicon Valley, a chapter of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), a non-profit founded in 1992. The event is held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California and is positioned as one of the world's largest annual entrepreneurship conferences, with a stated focus on technology, AI, and innovation. The core product is the conference itself, delivered via tiered access passes (Bundle Pass at $999, Conference Pass at $649, and One-Day Pass) augmented by a modular suite of add-on experiences including the Agentic AI Workshop, NVIDIA AI Full-Day Bootcamp, Hello Quantum World Workshop, Startup Bootcamp, Mentor Connect, VC Connect, Gala Dinner, and VIP Reception.

The underlying technology is a conference and event management platform for hosting large-scale in-person programming, encompassing registration, ticketing, and event logistics. The conference features multiple tracks, keynotes, workshops, networking events, and the TiE50 Promising Startups Awards program. TiEcon does not develop proprietary software, AI models, or APIs; its technology layer is operational rather than productized.

The business model combines four revenue streams: conference ticket sales, corporate sponsorships (with NVIDIA and Microsoft as Flagship-tier partners and Meta and Times Internet at Core tier), exhibitor fees, and add-on session sales. Attendee information may be shared with select sponsors and partners. Pricing is publicly disclosed with tiered options and group discounts available on request. The customer base spans four primary segments — startup founders, corporate executives, tech professionals, and investors — with no single dominant enterprise customer. TiE Silicon Valley is governed as a non-profit entity under the TiE global network, led by President and Board Chair Anita Manwani. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or external equity ownership is disclosed.

Name

TiEcon

Legal name

TiE Silicon Valley

Website

https://tiecon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TiEcon is an annual three-day in-person entrepreneurship conference organized by TiE Silicon Valley, serving startup founders, corporate executives, tech professionals, and investors at the Santa Clara Convention Center. It generates revenue from tiered ticket sales, sponsorships, exhibitor fees, and add-on workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Conference Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship conference
• Startup networking events
• AI and innovation summit
• Venture capital connect programs
• Startup awards program

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling various conference passes including Bundle Pass ($999), Conference Pass ($649), and One-Day passes for TiEcon events. Additional revenue from premium add-on experiences.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors sponsor the event at various levels, gaining visibility among attendees, exhibitors, and speakers at the entrepreneurship conference.
3. Exhibitor Fees: Companies pay to exhibit at the conference, gaining direct access to attendees and networking opportunities.
4. Add-on Sessions: Additional paid experiences including Agentic AI Workshop, NVIDIA AI Bootcamp, Startup Bootcamp, Mentor Connect, VC Connect, Gala Dinner, and VIP Reception.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TiEcon is an annual three-day entrepreneurship conference held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, organized by TiE Silicon Valley. The core offering includes tiered conference passes (Bundle, Conference, One-Day) that grant access to keynote sessions, panels, specialized workshops on AI and quantum computing, startup-focused programs (Mentor Connect, VC Connect, Startup Bootcamp), and the TiE50 Awards, with revenue supplemented by corporate sponsorships and exhibitor fees.

Product overview

TiEcon is a single, unified annual entrepreneurship conference product organized by TiE Silicon Valley. The core product is the TiEcon Conference, a three-day in-person event held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The conference offers tiered ticket passes (Bundle Pass, Conference Pass, and One-Day Pass) that serve as the primary delivery mechanism. Attendees can enhance their experience through add-on modules including specialized workshops (Agentic AI Workshop, Hello Quantum World Workshop, NVIDIA AI Full-Day Bootcamp, Startup Bootcamp), networking programs (Mentor Connect, VC Connect), premium events (Gala Dinner, VIP Reception), and the TiE50 Promising Startups Awards program. The add-on sessions are purchasable separately or bundled together with the Bundle Pass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TiE50: TiE50 Promising Startups Awards - a prestigious accolade honoring groundbreaking startups and impactful ventures at TiEcon
• Mentor Connect
• VC Connect
• Startup Bootcamp
• NVIDIA AI Full Day Bootcamp

Products and services

• TiEcon Conference Three-day annual entrepreneurship conference held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, connecting startup founders, corporate executives, tech professionals, and investors through keynotes, panels, AI and quantum computing sessions, networking programs, and the TiE50 awards program.
• TiE50 Promising Startups Awards Prestigious annual awards program celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship, honoring the brightest startups shaping the future.
• Agentic AI Workshop Hands-on workshop focused on mastering the architecture and deployment of autonomous AI agents to drive intelligent automation across the enterprise, sold as a standalone add-on session.
• NVIDIA AI Full-Day Bootcamp Full-day intensive training providing hands-on exploration of innovative AI solutions led by NVIDIA experts, available as a separate add-on purchase.
• Startup Bootcamp Expert-led workshops providing actionable strategies and tools to accelerate startup growth and development, available as an add-on session.
• Hello Quantum World Workshop Hands-on introduction to quantum fundamentals and real-circuit execution for navigating the future of computing, offered as a separate add-on session.
• Mentor Connect Networking program connecting attendees with industry leaders, seasoned entrepreneurs, and investors for one-on-one guidance and insights.
• VC Connect Program enabling startups to meet top venture capitalists, pitch ideas, and explore funding opportunities to scale their businesses.
• Gala Dinner Premium evening networking event with awards ceremony and dinner, priced at $249 per seat.
• VIP Reception Exclusive networking reception for VIP attendees and sponsors, priced at $149 per seat.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• NVIDIAflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026NVIDIA partners with TiEcon to deliver the NVIDIA AI Full-Day Bootcamp as an add-on workshop session. CEO Jensen Huang has participated as a speaker, and NVIDIA is a major sponsor supporting the entrepreneurship and AI ecosystem.
• MicrosoftflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Microsoft Chairman & CEO Satya Nadella has participated as a keynote speaker at TiEcon, highlighting the company's support for the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Microsoft Technical Fellow Chetan Nayak also spoke at TiEcon 2026 on quantum hardware.
• Meta (Facebook)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Meta's Head of Global Infrastructure and Co-Head of Engineering, Santosh Janardhan, participated as a speaker at TiEcon 2026, representing the company's engagement with the entrepreneurship and innovation community.
• Times InternetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Times Internet, the digital arm of The Times of India Group, serves as the Official Media Partner for TiEcon 2025. As India's leading digital products company, Times Internet reaches over 550 million unique visitors monthly across its digital properties covering news, entertainment, sports, music, real estate, fintech, and more.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TechCrunch Disrupt: TechCrunch's flagship annual startup and technology conference featuring founder pitches, speakers from major tech firms, and a large investor and founder audience. Directly competes with TiEcon for the same startup founder, executive, and VC attendee base in the Bay Area and beyond.
• SXSW (South by Southwest): Major annual festival in Austin combining technology, film, music, and entrepreneurship programming. Overlaps with TiEcon on the startup, investor, and enterprise innovation tracks and competes for similar sponsor dollars.
• Web Summit: One of the world's largest annual technology conferences, drawing tens of thousands of founders, investors, and tech leaders. Also operates Collision, Pioneers, and Web Summit Rio; competes for the same global entrepreneur, executive, and sponsor audience as TiEcon.
• SaaStr Annual: Largest annual community gathering for SaaS founders, executives, and investors, typically held in the San Francisco Bay Area. Directly comparable to TiEcon's startup-founder and investor audience, particularly for B2B software companies.
• Collision Conference: Web Summit's North American tech conference (run in Toronto and other cities) targeting startups, investors, and enterprise buyers. Directly comparable to TiEcon in audience composition (founders, VCs, tech executives) and event format.
• INBOUND (HubSpot): HubSpot's annual marketing, sales, and customer experience conference drawing mid-market executives, founders, and growth professionals. Comparable attendee and sponsor profile to TiEcon's enterprise executive segment.
• Pioneers: Vienna-based deep tech and startup event (also part of the Web Summit family) focused on emerging technology founders, investors, and corporates. Overlaps with TiEcon's tech-founder and emerging-tech (AI, quantum) audience.

Emerging players

• Money 20/20: Flagship fintech and payments industry event attracting banks, payment networks, and fintech startups. Comparable in scale, audience quality, and sponsor economics to TiEcon, but with a fintech vertical focus.

Broad incumbents

• Dreamforce: Salesforce's massive annual user conference in San Francisco featuring keynotes from major tech CEOs, enterprise customers, and a large developer ecosystem. Comparable to TiEcon in scale, venue profile, and ability to attract flagship speakers and sponsors.
• GITEX Global: Massive Dubai-based technology and startup exhibition and conference. Competes for global enterprise tech sponsors and increasingly for the international founder audience that TiEcon reaches through its Times Internet partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tiecon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/tiesiliconvalley
• Facebookfacebook.com/TiESiliconValleyChapter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tiesv
• Instagraminstagram.com/tiesiliconvalley

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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