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The World’s Largest Conference For Entrepreneurs

Corporate Sponsor “IBM is a proud sponsor of TiE Silicon Valley. We have worked with TiE for many years and we are very glad to see the quality programs TiE brings for the constituencies. IBM is honored to work with TiE to bring our technology knowledge to the entrepreneurs and to exchange experience amongst other sponsors, as well as entrepreneurs. We are very glad to be part of this community and look forward to the next TiEcon.” - Chia Chi, Marketing Manager, US East Region & Asian Constituent, IBM

Entrepreneurs “TiE stands heads and shoulders above any entrepreneurial support structure present and I appreciate the time you spend with your members and provide them necessary guidance and mentoring. Once again, thank you for all your help.” -Abhishek Sharma, QSquare Technologies Vigilent is enthusiastic about our new collaboration with TiE Silicon Valley. The organization provides important resources and connections to other key players in the industry, and offers a valuable sounding board for our ideas and business plans.

- Mark Housley, CEO, Vigilent

Venture Capitalist & Charter Member “As current charter members and sponsors, at Mayfield Fund, we have seen how TiE is a truly entrepreneur-friendly and professional organization. It has been especially impressive to see how they have scaled to meet the demand for their value proposition and how the content at TiEcon is unerringly on the pulse of current trends. We look forward to continuing our productive collaboration.” - Navin Chaddha, Managing Director, Mayfield Fund

Past TiEcon Keynotes

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Join Us For Our 20th Anniversary Celebration At TiEcon, May 18-19, 2012

Celebrating the passion and the perseverance of entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and around the world, TiEcon 2012

promises each and every attendee a place to educate, connect, inspire, innovate, and build a strong foundation to

prosper. Join over 4000 participants and engage in rich dialogue with a dynamic group of entrepreneurs, venture

capitalists, industry executives, and thought leaders over two full days of idea sharing.

TiEcon is ideal for:

The entrepreneur who has the next billion dollar idea

Intrapreneurs in multinationals focused on new corporate

initiatives

Startups & early stage companies developing viable and

sustainable business model

Investors and corporate executives looking for the next

investment opportunity

Professionals/Senior Executives looking to network and

connect, hire talent, and get involved in M&A activities

Social entrepreneurs looking to make a world of difference

TiEcon 2012 Focus Segments

Social

Mobile

Cloud

Energy

Life Sciences

Entrepreneurship

About TiE TiE is a global, not-for-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs across its

international network. TiE has grown to become the world’s largest organization for entrepreneurs and professionals,

with membership spread across 57 chapters in 14 countries. TiE offers a wealth of special interest groups and mentoring

programs for those in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. For more information, visit us at http://sv.tie.org.

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TiEcon 2012 Highlights

Keynotes and Breakout Sessions

15 panel sessions covering top-of-mind issues for top industry participants, customers, and investor in high

profile industry sectors –Social, Mobile, Cloud, Energy, and Life Sciences. Be inspired by 4 keynotes who

will open and close each day with their unique insights on leadership and entrepreneurship.

TiE50: The 50 Hottest Startups Of 2012

This year’s TiEcon will host the 4th annual showcase of 50 of the most promising startup

companies. Last year, TiE selected the “Top 50 Startup Companies” from over 3,000

company nominations in 30 countries! Since our award ceremony at TiEcon last May, 8

winners and finalists have been acquired or have gone public!

TiEcon Innovation Expo: Companies You Should Know

This is not your everyday tradeshow. At TiEcon 2012, we’re bringing you the most innovative companies in

a format that is relevant to you. An estimated 150 innovative startups, major corporations, research labs,

universities and country pavilions will be showcased at this year’s Innovation Expo.

TiE MentorConnect: Educating And Inspiring The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

TiE Mentor Connect is a unique mentoring and networking program. The program

features a speed-networking format and is designed to give attendees an

opportunity to meet highly accomplished mentor leaders in small group sessions.

Entrepreneurs Sessions: Starting A Company. Running A Company. Taking It To The Next Level

A series of interactive workshops led by experts will provide the hands on experience and offer battle

tested strategies to give entrepreneurs the best shot at success. The topics are relevant for entrepreneurs

who are just starting their companies or growing their companies to success.

Breakthrough Thinkers: The Future Of Technology

This year's Breakthrough Thinkers series will again be keynote style sessions, where you will get to interact

with and listen to thought leaders with ‘out of the box’ ideas and get a glimpse of the what the future will

bring us.