"Women entrepreneurs benefit immensely from TiE Boston's vast network and resources which foster innovative ideas and guide them through their journey, offering exposure to a global platform across industries, investors, partners, and clients. I'm excited and looking forward to furthering the impressive and awe-inspiring women talent within the New England area."
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- Sunita Kanchinadam, 2024 Chair, Women's Pitch Competition
Managing Director, BNY Mellon
"TiE has always been about supporting rising entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking and funding. TiE Women’s Pitch Competition is a more focused effort to support budding women entrepreneurs through their journey and laying a foundation for their success. I'm really excited to Chair the Competition."
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- Geetha Sreedhar, 2022 Chair, Women Pitch Competition
TiE Boston Board Member
Co-Founder, Tarmika
"Women play a pivotal role in the TiE Boston ecosystem. They comprise 50% of our Board and represent every aspect of the entrepreneurial ecosystem including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, executives and service providers. Join us to take women-led entrepreneurship in Boston to the next level."
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- Anu Chitrapu, TiE Boston Board Member
TiE Boston Women Pitch Competition 2024
Eligibility Criteria
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Female-founded or co-founded startups ONLY. (The opportunity to pitch will only be provided to the female founder/co-founder).
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Female co-founder(s) must have majority/equal founder equity in the company.
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Companies in business for less than seven years only at the time of application (Company registration after Jan 1, 2017)
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Idea stage startups do not qualify for screening
​TiE Boston Women Pitch Competition Application
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8 semi-finalists will receive access to mentors, and a free membership to all TiE Boston events for 1 year!
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Prize money of $3500, $2000 and $1000 to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Boston winners - No Strings Attached!
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First Place Winner will represent Boston at the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition and compete for equity-free money and prizes!
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No fee for applying!
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Deadline for applications: June 30, 2024.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Register for the local pitch competition by clicking on the APPLY button below
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Choose 'Boston' as your Nearest TiE Chapter (Mentoring Chapter)
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If you are interested in getting involved or have any questions, reach out to the TiE Boston office at info@boston.tie.org