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Five Pillars of TiE

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MENTORING

Providing guidance and support to entrepreneurs through experienced mentors.​

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NETWORKING

Facilitating connections among entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to build valuable relationships.​

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EDUCATION

Offering educational programs and resources to enhance entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.​

04.

INCUBATION

Assisting startups with resources and support to develop and grow their business ideas.​​

05.

INVESTING

Providing access to funding opportunities through angel investors and venture capital connections.

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Our President's Vision

Mr. Bhaskar Kalale

President, TiE Mysuru

Following the charter with which TiE was formed more than 3 decades ago, our vision is to continue to build on that philosophy and establish a dynamic and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mysuru that celebrates and complements the city’s rich cultural heritage while fostering innovation and growth across sectors, including arts, crafts, agri-tech, food-tech etc. This ecosystem should support first-time entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to transform their ideas into successful, sustainable ventures.

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Membership in TiE Mysuru provides entrepreneurs with valuable resources such as mentorship from experienced business leaders, access to monthly educational sessions and networking events, and entry to exclusive programs like TiECon Mysuru and TiE Women Pitchfest. Members also enjoy free workshops, legal support through TiE Legal Clinics, and opportunities to meet potential investors, all designed to promote business growth and innovation in a supportive community.

TiE Mysuru offers several membership categories to cater to the diverse needs of the entrepreneurial community.

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Board Members

Mr. Bhaskar Kalale

President, TiE Mysuru Chapter
Chairman, EqualizeRCM
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Dr. Mahesh Rao

Immediate Past President,
CEO, Asshaya Design Solutions

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Mr. Pavan Ranga

President, Elect,
MD & CEO, Rangsons LLP

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Mr. Sudhanva Dhananjaya

Chairman & Managing Director,
Excelsoft Technologies.

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Mr. Ajith Pai

MD. VWF Industries 
Managing Partner, Paipal Ventures

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Mr. Nagarajan Srinivasan

Investor and Mentor
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Mr. Ram Kevalur

Co-Founder, eCirkle

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Mr. Bhaskar Kalale

President, TiE Mysuru Chapter
Chairman, EqualizeRCM
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Dr. Mahesh Rao

Immediate Past President, CEO, Asshaya Design Solutions
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Mr. Pavan Ranga

President, Elect,
MD & CEO, Rangsons LLP

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Mr. Sudhanva Dhananjaya

Chairman & Managing Director,
Excelsoft Technologies.

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Mr. Ajith Pai

MD. VWF Industries 
Managing Partner, Paipal Ventures

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Mr.⁠⁠ Nagarajan Srinivasan

Investor and Mentor
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Mr. Ram Kevalur

Co-Founder, eCirkle

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TiE Mysuru Committees 2025 -26

Sl. NoCommitteesChairCo Chair
1Monthly Events
Anand Natarajan (CM)Sachin Bhandary (AM)
2TiE University Shivashankar B (CM)
Prof. Kishan GS (AM)
3Institutional Membership 
Dr. Dharma Prasad Manjunath Bhat (AM)
4Membership GrowthVenkatakrishna Kuncham (CM)Rakesh Babu (AM)
5Sponsorship
Pradeep Kumar B C (CM)
Umashankar H (AM)
6TiE Women Dr. Shrilakshmi Desiraju (CM)Vidya Patel (AM)
7PR, Media & BrandingAshwin Dange (CM)Adarsh Ramesh (AM)
8NewsletterSabareeshan CK (CM)Sreenidhi GSD (AM)
9Partnerships & Collaboration Ashok Meda (CM)

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TiE Mysuru Committees 2025 -26

Sl. NoCommitteesChairCo Chair
1Monthly Events
Anand Natarajan (CM)Sachin Bhandary (AM)
2TiE University Shivashankar B (CM)
Prof. Kishan GS (AM)
3Institutional Membership 
Dr. Dharma Prasad Manjunath Bhat (AM)
4Membership GrowthVenkatakrishna Kuncham (CM)Rakesh Babu (AM)
5Sponsorship
Pradeep Kumar B C (CM)
Umashankar H (AM)
6TiE Women Dr. Shrilakshmi Desiraju (CM)Vidya Patel (AM)
7PR, Media & BrandingAshwin Dange (CM)Adarsh Ramesh (AM)
8NewsletterSabareeshan CK (CM)Sreenidhi GSD (AM)
9Partnerships & Collaboration Ashok Meda (CM)

TiE Mysuru Charter Members

Sl. NoName Company/ DesignationLinkedIn
1Abhiram SripathyChief Growth Officer, Blubirch
2Achutha Bachalli KrishnamurthyBoard Member, Infopine Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
3Ajith PaiManaging Partner, PaiPal Ventures
4Ali VaghDirector, The Decorative Laminates (India) Pvt.Ltd
5Anand NatarajanSVP & Head - India and Arabic Operations, University of the People
5Aniketh Mohan RaoDirector, PAMS Engineering
6Anna CherianDirector, Schevaran Massterklean Pvt. Ltd.
7Ashok MedaFounder Managing Director, Innovative Technology Services
8Ashok RaoManaging Director KGK Engineering
9Ashwin Dange MDirector, Baliga Investment Private Limited (GRS Fantasy Park)
10Ashwin RajagopalManaging Partner and CEO, Kaveri Enterprises
11Ashwini ThammaiahBoard Member, iSOCRATES MADTech Private Limited
13Ashwinni Kumar HemdevMD, Darshan Flexibles
13Akshai MallappaChief Strategy & Operations, rProcess Outsourcing Services Pvt Ltd.
14Bastian JosephFounder and Chairman, Walkmate Group of Companies
15Bhaskar KalaleChairman, SysInformation Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
16CK SabareeshanCA, Investor, Mentor
17Dr. Dharma PrasadDirector, Funpluslearn Solutions
18Dr Rohini NagapadmaPrincipal, NIE Mysuru
19Dr. Bhagyalakshmi ADirector, E-Smile Solutions LLP
20Dr. Chirag JhalaPrincipal, 10X International School, Mysuru
21Dr. Mahesh RaoCEO, Aashaya Design Solutions
22Dr. Murali SChairman of Maharaja Education Trust
23Dr. Praveen Kumar KKannan Labs
24Dr. Ramasastry AmbarishChairman, Board of Governors at MYRA School of Business
25Dr. Shivakumar MPrincipal, GSSSIETW
26Dr. Shrilakshmi DesirajuCo-Founder and CEO, AA Probics
27Dr. Y T Krishne GowdaPrincipal, MIT Thandavapura
28Jai Prakash ChopraSole Proprietor, Krushi Agro Technologies and Co-Founder, Spaceman Spirits Lab Pvt. Ltd.
29Kantharaj UrsFounder and Managing trustee at MYRA School of Business
30Kiran RangaDirector, N Ranga Rao & Sons Pvt. Ltd
31Madappa C SCo-Founder, Rhombus Global Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd.
32Mahesh ChinnaswamyVice President, Customer Success & Delivery, Nous Infosystems
33Mangesh AmaleCEO, Velox Solutions Pvt Ltd
34Manish SalianDirector, Uniglobe BIT Air Travels Pvt. Ltd.Bangalore
35Mukund PrasadPartner, Intellecap
36Nagarajan SrinivasanConsultant, Investor
37Nandita SharmaCEO, Zaivic Tech Wellness solutions pvt ltd
38Navin Kumar GuptaExecutive Director, Khayati Steel Industies Pvt. Ltd.
39Nikhil RangaPartner, Lingotran Private Limited
40Pavan RangaCEO and MD, Rangsons LLP
41Pradeep Kumar BCFounder, AgileSpace Digital Pvt Ltd
42Pramodh B.NCo-founder, AcademiAI
43Prof. Sadashive GowdaPrincipal , Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
44Raghav RaoCo-editor in chief, Information Systems Frontiers
45Rajendra TodalbagiSenior Vice President Supply Chain, Again Drinks
46Rajesh KutnikarCEO, IT Champs
47Ram KevalurCo-founder, eCirkle.org and Board Member, Chief Strategy Officer, Mikro Grafeio
48Ramachandra UrsVP, Unilog
49Ramesh KannanCEO, Kaynes Technology India Ltd
50Ravi RaoEx Infosys, Retired
51Salma MoosaPresident and CEO, Twelve 77 Ventures
52Sam Cherian KumbukattuManaging Director, Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
53Sanjay SivapoojaCA, ES & Associates
54Sanjeev Kumar GuptaCEO, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission
55Satish Nagaraja ChandraPresident, Scalene Livprotec Private limited
56Shilpa SanjeevFounder & Director - Skyscape Properties Ltd
57Shivashankar BCEO, SJCE- STEP
58Shubha Sanjay UrsChairperson and Curator, Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust, Mysuru Literature Festival
59Sid MookerjiFounder & Managing Partner of Silicon Road
60Sreenivasan PKExecutive Director, Palace Honda
61Srinivas VaradarajanCEO, Vigyanlabs Innovations Pvt Ltd
62Sudhanva DhananjayaChairman & Managing Director, Excelsoft Technologies Ltd.
63Sumanth AdityaManaging Director, Abhyuday Motor Services Pvt Ltd
64Sunil ChainraiCherry Pick India
65T G Arun RaoAdvisor, Yatvruthi Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
66Vaishali HanumanthManaging Partner, DRC Cinemas
67Venkatakrishna KunchamCEO, CloudTech Software LLP
68Vidyashankar A VCEO, Abhinava global Academy
69Vinay ShankarPartner, Mysore Union
70Yogish PatilCEO, Vidwath Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd.

TiE Mysuru Mentors Club

SL NoNameCompanyDomain Expertise
1Abhiram SripathyFounder, EBITFIT ConsultancyStrategic Growth, Customer Acquisition Strategy, Business Consulting
2Achutha Bachalli KrishnamurthyBoard Member, Infopine Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.IT and ITES, Angel Investor
3Ajith PaiManaging Partner, PaiPal VenturesProduct Development, Fundraising, Angel Investor
4Anand NatarajanSVP & Head - India and Arabic Operations, University of the PeopleEdutech, Strategic Partnerships, Operational Management
5Ashok RaoManaging Director KGK EngineeringProduct Development, Angel Investment, Aerospace
6Bhaskar KalaleChairman, SysInformation Healthcare India Pvt LtdIT and ITES, Angel Investor
7CK SabareeshanCA, Investor, MentorFinance, Project Management, Compliences, Angel Investor
8Dr. Dharma PrasadDirector, Funpluslearn SolutionsBiotech and Pharma, Research & Development
9Dr. Mahesh RaoCEO, Aashaya Design SolutionsProduct Development, IOT, Angel Investor
10Dr. Ramasastry AmbarishChairman, Board of Governors at MYRA School of BusinessFinance Mangement, Investment, Fundraising, Angel Investor
11Dr. Shrilakshmi DesirajuCo-Founder and CEO, AA ProbicsPharma and BioTech, Research and Development
12N Ravi ShankarFounder and CEO, Aim High ConsultingPR and Communication, Angel Investor
13Nagarajan SrinivasanConsultant, InvestorIT and ITES, Angel Investor
14Pavan RangaCEO and MD, Rangsons LLPDefence, Aerospace, Product Development, Angel Investor
15Rajendra TodalbagiSenior Vice President Supply Chain, Again DrinksFMCG, Ratail
16Ram KevalurCo-founder, eCirkle.org and Board Member, Chief Strategy Officer, Mikro GrafeioInvestment, Fundraising, Angel Investor
17Salma MoosaPresident and CEO, Twelve 77 VenturesSales and Marketing
18Shivashankar BCEO, SJCE- STEPProduct Development, Incubation Management
19Sudhanva DhananjayaChairman & Managing Director, Excelsoft Technologies Ltd.Edutech, Fundraising, IT&ITES, SaaS, Angel Investor

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TiE Mysuru Knowledge Series | Navigating Economic & Geopolitical Risks

TiE Mysuru Masterclass | Decoding VC legal mechanics and valuation methods

TiE Mysuru NeXt Founders Program – Session 1 at GSSS College

TiE Mysuru Masterclass | THE WAR INSIDE THE LEADER'S HEAD

TiE MYSURU U Pitchfest 2025 - Chapter Final

Leadership Series - "From Startup To Startup You' By Let.Gen. Arjun Ray

How To Craft & Narrate Customer Transformation Stories To Close Deals

TIE Founder Series | Fireside Chat

TiE Mysuru Masterclass - How to use Ai & Agents for Massive Business Growth by Mr. Anirudh Narayan

Powerful Storytelling: Key to Audience Engagement by Mr. Sachin Bhandary

TiE MYSURU FIRESIDE CHAT WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL COUPLE

TiE MYSURU Grand Launch of NeXt Founders

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For Further Information Please Connect with
Ms. Rajani, Executive Director, TiE Mysuru.

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+91-9972959884

Email

ed@mysuru.tie.org

ADDRESS

SJCE-STEP, JSS Technical Institutions Campus, JSS Science & Technology University, Mysuru - 570006, Karnataka

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Types of Membership

TiE Mysuru offers several membership categories to cater to the diverse needs of the entrepreneurial community

Charter Member

TiE Charter Members are successful, high profile entrepreneurs, corporate intrapreneurs and thought leaders, who have reached a stage in their professional life when they are ready, willing and able to contribute to fellow members.
Charter Member Benefits

Affiliate Member

The Affiliate Member category at TiE is specially crafted for founders of growth-stage startups with a proven business model, ready to scale. It bridges the gap between early-stage entrepreneurs and established Charter Members.

Affiliate Member Benefits

Associate Member

TiE Associate members are entrepreneurs, aspiring professionals, interested in forming a new business, taking their startup to the next level, learning new trends in the marketplace or networking and successfully moving ahead in their careers.
Associate Member Benefits

Student Member

TiE Students members are enrolled in high school or university students interested in learning about business basics, entrepreneurship and latest trends in the industry.



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For inquiries regarding the monthly sponsorship process, please contact Mahesh VK, Executive Director, at ed@mysuru.tie.org or call 9448154063.

TiE Mysuru presents Fine Things, Fine Minds – Session 1 

A curated evening of conversation and tasting with Heemanshu Ashar and Paul John Whisky.

Fine Things, Fine Minds – an intimate evening that brought together leadership, learning, and lived experience.

The evening opened with TiE Mysuru President Bhaskar Kalale setting the context and vision-reinforcing TiE’s role as a net giver committed to building a strong local startup ecosystem, while expanding engagement beyond Mysuru to surrounding regions such as Hunsur, KR Nagar and other towns. TiE Charter Members, institutional representatives, students, and families were present and welcomed into a community rooted in shared growth and entrepreneurship.

Presented by Heemanshu Ashar, the session traced the history, philosophy, and craft behind Paul John, weaving together the origins of whisky, the appreciation of aroma, and a thoughtfully curated tasting journey-from raw ingredients to expressions such as Nirvana, Brilliance, Oloroso, the Christmas Edition 2025, and Bold. The narrative anchored business in purpose, passion, and what was aptly described as the “business of happiness.”

The evening concluded with warm votes of thanks, symbolic gestures of gratitude, and reflections that underscored the spirit of giving back. A sincere thank you to the team at Arcor Hotels Mysuru for hosting the gathering and contributing to a memorable experience.

TiE Mysuru NeXt Founders Program – Session 1 at GSSS College

TiE Mysuru hosted the first session of the NeXt Founders Program at GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, with an enthusiastic participation of 127 students representing six colleges. The session marked a strong beginning to the two-year journey designed to nurture young entrepreneurial talent across Mysuru.

The event commenced with an inspiring interaction by Mr. Bhaskar Kalale, President, TiE Mysuru, who spoke about the importance of time management as the foundation of every founder’s success. This was followed by Mr. Ram Kevalur’s engaging session on “Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship,” which offered actionable insights and real-world lessons on building startups rooted in clarity, resilience, and creativity.

Students actively participated through Q&A segments and also recited the Entrepreneur’s Pledge, reinforcing their commitment to ethical, purpose-driven leadership. The session covered essential themes including problem-solving, product building, and understanding both customer and founder perspectives, while highlighting the 6 C’s of Founders — Clarity, Curiosity, Confidence, Collaboration, Consistency, and Courage.

The event was attended by Dr. Dharma Prasad, Mr. Manjunath Bhat, and Mr. Sreenidhi G. S. D., who contributed to the discussions and shared valuable perspectives. The entire session was recorded to serve as a learning resource for future participants.

The program concluded on an optimistic note, leaving students inspired to think boldly, act ethically, and embark on their entrepreneurial journeys with renewed focus and purpose.

Masterclass on Decoding VC legal mechanics and valuation methods

TiE Mysuru Chapter hosted an essential Masterclass focused on Decoding the Legal Mechanics of Venture Capital and Understanding Startup Valuation Methods. Led by subject matter experts Mr. Mahit Anand (GameChanger Law Advisors) and Ms. Neha Prasad, the session provided a clear roadmap for fundraising confidence.

The speakers demystified complex topics like term sheets and valuation formulas, emphasizing that fundraising is about long-term alignment rather than just capital. A standout aspect was the enthusiastic participation of students from various institutes, who grasped these technical concepts alongside seasoned founders. Mr. Anand and Ms. Prasad successfully broke down due diligence mechanics, equipping the audience with the clarity needed for stronger investor–founder partnerships.

The evening concluded at Hotel Le Ruchi with a vibrant Networking High Tea, where founders and students exchanged notes and connected with the speakers.

Knowledge Series – Navigating Economic & Geopolitical Risks by Mr. Varadarajan Atur

From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Geopolitics: A Masterclass in Entrepreneurial Strategy

On December 13th, TiE Mysuru had the privilege of hosting a profound session led by Mr. Varadarajan Atur on the critical theme: “Navigating Economic & Geopolitical Risks as an Entrepreneur.”

It was an engaging evening, well-received by our Board, Charter Members, Associates, and Young Entrepreneurs alike. The session began on a spiritual note with the Hayagreeva Stotram, setting the stage for a deep dive into global affairs.

Mr. Atur seamlessly connected historical context with future strategy, covering a vast landscape:
🔹 Macro-Economics: Insights on the World Bank, the 1920 depression, and the shifting dynamics of the US Dollar supremacy in oil trade.
🔹 Geopolitics: The complex cohabitation of Russia and China, US-China relations, and the rise of the RIC (Russia, India, China) alliance.
🔹 Innovation Cycles: The “Walkman vs. iPod” evolution and lessons from the Japanese work ethic.
🔹 The India Story: Opportunities amidst the global population crisis and economic challenges.

The key takeaway? In a world of geopolitical flux, the only way forward is to have a robust business plan, upgrade skills continuously, and focus on retaining top talent.

Special Moment: We also took this opportunity to felicitate Mr. Mahesh Katale for his dedicated services to TiE Mysuru.

Charter Member Benefits

Charter members benefit by networking with each other. They give back to the ecosystem by helping budding entrepreneurs and also gain opportunities to participate in startups in various ways.

  • Opportunity to participate in monthly events as speakers and/or panel members
  • Opportunity to serve as mentors to budding entrepreneurs
  • Opportunity to network with other successful entrepreneurs worldwide
  • Participate in the leadership and management of TiE at their Chapter or at the Global level through TiE Global
  • Invitation to attend annual TiE CM Retreat, an exclusive event in a destination to create closer bonds in the Charter Member community
  • Complimentary attendance to all Flagship events hosted by TiE Chapters all over the world

Affiliate Member Benefits

Free access to all business events of the TiE Chapter including the flagship TiEcon.

  • Monthly events at the Chapter exclusively for Affiliate Members
  • Free access, participation in panels and other benefits at the TiE Global Summit
  • Attendee/ observer status at TiE Angels pitches (to witness and learn from investors)
  • Transition path to Charter Membership - After 2 years of being an Affiliate Member, can be

TiE Associate Member Benefits

  • TiE Chapters assist entrepreneurs in their startup journey by conducting meaningful programs and events, as well as providing guidance of mentors at every stage of their company’s lifecycle.
  • Opportunity to benefit from Mentoring sessions with experienced and engaging mentors and serial entrepreneurs
  • Connect with experts, mentors, and Influencers who can support your professional and entrepreneurial aspirations. Engage with members with your interest or domain expertise at TiE chapters around the world.
  • Discounted attendance to TiE events including flagship events, such as TiEcon, TiE Global Summit, etc.

TiE Student Member Benefits

  • Participate in Student programs such as TiE Young Entrepreneurs, TiE U Program.
  • Learn about Entrepreneurship via Bootcamp sessions, etc.
  • Opportunity to Listen and learn from Practicing Entrepreneurs at TiE sessions.
  • Opportunity to connect with Member and Mentors, many of whom are serial entrepreneurs.
  • Discounted attendance to TiE events including flagship events, such as TiECon, TiE Global Summit, etc.