Pune: The Pune chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a globally recognized non-profit organization committed to fostering entrepreneurship, is set to host the 10th edition of TiECON Pune on February 21-22, 2025, at Hotel Westin, Koregaon Park. The event is expected to draw 400-500 attendees, including angel investors, startup fund representatives, entrepreneurs, and industry thought leaders.
The two-day event will feature an immersive mix of masterclasses, keynote sessions, panel discussions, fireside chats, investor pitches, and networking opportunities.
The first day will focus on deep-dive masterclasses, equipping entrepreneurs with practical skills through real-world case studies. The second day will include interactive sessions with top founders, investors, CEOs, industry veterans, and technologists, along with a distinguished sports icon and a Guinness World Record-holding young mountaineer.
Key Themes and Industry Insights
TiECON Pune 2025 will address critical aspects of startup success, including:
Idea validation and go-to-market strategies
Sales, scaling, branding, and digital marketing
Design thinking, investment readiness, and funding
Talent acquisition and leadership hiring
Mergers & acquisitions planning and execution
In addition, domain-specific sessions will delve into sectors such as automotive and electronics, cybersecurity, climate and sustainability, healthcare, medical technologies, wellness, and deep tech. Given the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, the event will feature three exclusive AI-focused sessions, covering trends, emerging applications, and strategic insights for CEOs.
A key highlight of TiECON Pune 2025 will be the Nurture Mentoring Pavilion, which will feature mentee companies and mentors from TiE Pune’s successful Nurture programs. Launched in 2012, the Nurture program has been widely adopted by other TiE chapters worldwide, offering entrepreneurs unparalleled networking and mentorship opportunities with investors, industry leaders, and iconic entrepreneurs.
Kiran Deshpande, TiE Global Trustee and Conference Chair, emphasized Pune’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape, stating, “Pune has one of the most diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems in India. TiECON Pune 2025 is designed to cater to the learning and networking needs of entrepreneurs from across the country.”
Ajay Bhagwat, founding charter member and current TiE Pune President, highlighted the event’s value, adding, “The Nurture Pavilion and masterclasses provide unmatched opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain insights, build connections, and scale their businesses effectively.”