On June 16th at 6:00 pm at the Tempe Center for the Arts, TiE Arizona invites you to learn more about the growing economy of India. This is the first of a unique two part series focusing on fast-growing Asian markets of India and China.
This event will provide entrepreneurs with unique insights into several critical areas of India’s landscape, including:
- What major new trends and events are shaping the Indian economy?
- What are the key cross-cultural differences and relationship-building opportunities?
- How can Arizona entrepreneurs leverage India’s strengths and access its markets?
- What assistance can the Indian government and Arizona / US government provide?
- How is the US /India business relationship evolving?
We have a uniquely qualified panel of experts that will provide valuable insights for the investors and entrepreneurs looking to do business with India.
The event will be moderated by TiE AZ Charter Member, Steven Stralser, professor of entrepreneurship in Thunderbird School of Global Management’s Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship.
EXPERT PANELISTS
BJ Raval, GIS Southwest
BJ has been involved with the geo-spatial and IT industry for over 30 years and is a serial entrepreneur, both in the US as well as in India. He is the founder and EVP of consulting firm GIS Southwest in Arizona as well as other firms, Strategic Information Systems, Location Technology, Inc., (LocTec, US) Location Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd. (LocTec, India) in India and is also the founder and CEO of LBS Systems, LLC and SolArizona, LLC. He has been running LocTec India from the US for over 10 years and is deeply familiar with the rewards and challenges of doing business with India as a US based entrepreneur. Currently, he is involved with launching his Mobile App startup, LBS Systems, LLC.
Kishore Dash, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Kishore C. Dash, Ph.D., is an associate professor of international studies at Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is also a senior lecturer at the University of Delhi in his native India. Dr. Dash specializes in international political economy, particularly as it relates to China, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Other areas of expertise are business in India, international and regional organizations in Asia/Pacific, and international and regional trade cooperation. He has lived and worked in India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, China and the United States.
Sally Chambers, US Department of Commerce
Sally Chambers is a Senior International Trade Specialist with the US & Foreign Commercial Service, part of the US Department of Commerce. She works with US companies to assist them in selling their products or services in international markets, and has specific responsibility for a number of industry sectors including Renewable Energies, Environmental Technologies, Franchising, and Safety & Security among others.
Vivek Gupta,Chairman, US Indian American Chamber of Commerce – AZ Chapter
Vivek Gupta is the chairman on the board of directors of US Indian American Chamber of Commerce – AZ Chapter, which is a US wide organization dedicated to promoting the entrepreneurship among its members and also facilitating companies doing business in India. USIACC has MOA with Small Business Administration for utilizing their resources to support business development. He is a past owner of a small business and has worked in Semiconductor Industry for 26 years.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe map
This event is open to all. TiE Membership is not required to attend this event.
Join us on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:00pm for our May TiE event, “How Entrepreneurs Can Plug into Opportunities with the Science Foundation Arizona.” We invite you to spend an evening listening to and meeting Science Foundation Arizona leaders Gary Greenburg, VP Research, and Darcy Renfro, Director of STEM Initiatives.
More and more we hear the need for Arizona to have higher paying, high quality jobs brought to the Valley. Darcy and Gary are two key players in an organization Science Foundation Arizona that are doing just that. Our May event will introduce you to the newest opportunities being created within our own local entrepreneurial community in life science and solar technology development.
Regardless of whether you are interested in bio/life sciences or our emerging solar industry you won’t want to miss this event! Come and network with other TiE members and see what opportunities exist for all of us to benefit from the work of the Science Foundation Arizona.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe map
This event is open to all. TiE Membership is not required to attend this event. Please register early.
Join fellow TiE Arizona members and special guests at ASU SkySong on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. for a special TiE Institute workshop focused on Marketing for Startups. This TiE Arizona members-only event gives startup CEOs, founders and marketing specialists the opportunity to learn from two very experienced marketers and business-builders — Greg Head, CEO of New Avenue, and Robert Wallace, CEO of Katallaxy.
In this interactive workshop, Greg and Robert will cover topics such as startup marketing strategies, marketing tactics, launch lessons learned, and case study examples. Attendees will take away an understanding of the key elements of marketing strategy that drive successful tactical execution to create sustainable revenue growth.
- Greg Head currently works with CEOs of emerging technology companies to develop and execute high-impact marketing and growth strategies. He has 20 years of experience in the software business with a track record of creating winning global brands, products, and sales organizations. He was involved in the CRM software industry for over 15 years in leadership positions with both ACT! and SalesLogix — from startup to acquisition in both companies.
- Robert Wallace specializes in developing entrepreneurial marketing initiatives, consumer and business branding, and product marketing. He brings over a decade of start-up and client-side experience developing growth strategies, positioning companies, and bringing products to market. He’s been involved in a variety of industries, including Internet, software, business services, market research, e-commerce, and consumer goods.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM (Registration begins at 5:45 PM)
Location: ASU SkySong, 2nd Floor
1475 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale , AZ 85257
Registration Information (TiE Members Only)
*** Please Be Advised – This event is TiE Arizona Member’s Only and attendance will be strictly capped at 40 people to ensure the most benefit for attendees. We recommend early online registration in order to reserve your seat for this TiE Institute workshop.
CONTACT TIE ARIZONA
Website: www.tieaz.org
Email: tiearizona@gmail.com
Twitter: @tieaz
Linkedin Group: TiE Arizona
Join us on Tuesday, April 6 at 5:30pm for our 9th Annual Rapid Fire Angel Pitch Event! This popular TiE Arizona flagship event features members from all the organized angel groups in Arizona and 20 rapid-fire pitches by local entrepreneurs in a competition to present at angel group events. In addition, an expert panel will give an update on the state of angel investing in Arizona
The panelists will select 5 presenting entrepreneurs to present to the screening panels of local angel groups.
Click here to see the final list of local companies who will be presenting at this event.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 5:30-6:00pm Registration and Reception
- 6:00-7:00pm Dinner & Networking (Foyer)
- 7:00-9:00pm “Pitch-Fest” featuring early-stage pitches and panel discussion (Main Theater)
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe map
This event is open to all. TiE Membership is not required to attend this event. Please register early.
Event Sponsor - Quarles & Brady
Join TiE Arizona members, charter members and guests for our Quarterly Mixer. This free event brings food, drink and Phoenix entrepreneurs together for an evening of networking and conversation.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Location: Trader Vic’s at the Hotel Valley Ho
(Indian School Road at 68th Street just west of downtown Scottsdale)
6850 East Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Register for this free event. Invite your friends!
CONTACT TIE ARIZONA
Website: www.tieaz.org
Email: tiearizona@gmail.com
Twitter: @tieaz
Linkedin Group: TiE Arizona
