The TiE Global Summit 2024 (TGS24) commenced at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), featuring a stellar lineup of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders. Organized by TiE Bangalore and supported by the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the summit revolves around the theme “Putting Entrepreneurship First”, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and the future of entrepreneurship.
Key Highlights from TGS24
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- Antraprerna Summit
The event opened with the Antraprerna Summit on December 9, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and building entrepreneurial ecosystems. These discussions offered actionable strategies to address global challenges while fostering sustainable growth.inable growth.
- Antraprerna Summit
- Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration featured prominent dignitaries, including Shri Priyank Kharge (Minister of IT, BT, RDPR, Karnataka), Lt. Governor Tahesha Way (New Jersey), and others. Insights shared highlighted Karnataka’s role as a global entrepreneurship hub, with programs like Elevate providing funding for startups, emphasizing inclusion and support for women-led and Tier-II/III ventures. - Inspirational Sessions
- Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur shared insights on resilience and persistence during an engaging session titled
- “Entrepreneurship Through the Lens of Storytellers.”Tennis legend Andre Agassi captivated audiences with his talk, “Marathon Mindset,” sharing lessons from his journey and emphasizing the importance of curiosity, balance, and learning from setbacks.
- KPMG-TiE Report Launch
The report “Democratisation of Entrepreneurship” revealed:- 20% of MSME startups are women-led.
- 45% originate from Tier-II/III cities.
- Government-supported incubators play a critical role in fostering entrepreneurship.
- TGS100 Initiative and TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
The TGS100 initiative showcases 100 early-stage startups from 17 countries, competing for a prize pool of INR 50 lakhs. Additionally, the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition features 43 finalists from 62 countries, vying for a USD 50,000 prize pool. - Speeches from Leaders
- Ashish Chauhan (MD & CEO, NSE) emphasized technology’s role in transforming India’s financial markets and driving wealth creation.
- Madan Padaki (President, TiE Bangalore) highlighted TiE’s legacy in fostering entrepreneurship and building ecosystems of innovation.
- Amit Gupta (Global Chair, TiE) underscored the summit’s role as a catalyst for collaboration and sustainaaround the theme “Putting Entrepreneurship First”, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and the future of entrepreneurship.
Vision for the Future
TGS24 embodies the essence of entrepreneurship, uniting global leaders to ignite innovation and create meaningful partnerships. The event continues to inspire the entrepreneurial ecosystem, reaffirming TiE’s commitment to empowering innovation and shaping a brighter, inclusive future.
