Agenda

The capital stack is changing. From venture studios and family offices to patient capital and operator-led funds, founders now have access to funding models that go far beyond traditional VC.

In this timely and dynamic discussion, moderator Brian Miller, with panelists Joe Olassa and Tee Gwena (TBC), unpack what this shift means for entrepreneurs and investors alike. How do these new funding models operate? Who are they right for? And what role do alignment, value-add, and long-term vision play in today's deal flow?

Whether you're raising, deploying, or rethinking capital strategy, this panel will give you a front-row seat to the future of funding.

"What if technology could do more than scale business, what if it could elevate humanity?"

In this visionary keynote, Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of Cyberhuman AI and The Chopra Foundation, explores how the convergence of ancient wisdom, modern science, and conscious innovation can unlock the next frontier of human evolution. As a global thought leader and co-founder of Seva.Love with Deepak Chopra, he brings a powerful message: the future isn't just about what we can build, it's about who we can become.

From AI-driven well-being to purpose-centered leadership, The Art of Possible challenges entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers to reprogram the future with love, joy, and service at the core.

Exits are milestones - but not endpoints. For Anmol Goel, lasting influence is built not just in what you build and sell, but in who you lift, fund, and empower next. In this compelling lightning talk, Anmol unpacks the next chapter of entrepreneurial leadership - where legacy is shaped by action, access, and advocacy. Drawing from his experience scaling 50+ startups and facilitating over $54M in funding, he shares the philosophy driving his latest venture: Aryan Ventures - a $10M fund backing Indian-origin founders in the UK and US who are building the next wave of unicorns across fintech, healthtech, AI/ML, and more.

While Indian diaspora entrepreneurs are statistically more likely to build unicorns, they often face outsized hurdles at the seed stage. Aryan Ventures exists to bridge that gap - not just with capital, but with hands-on strategic support and deep networks across 30+ family offices and 90+ VCs.

Through real-world insights and bold storytelling, Anmol invites founders and investors alike to ask a new question: What if your greatest impact came not from your exit, but from what - and who - you funded next?

"What does it take not just to grow, but to grow with purpose, scale with integrity, and lead with impact?"

In this energizing keynote, Preethy Padmanabhan, growth strategist, angel investor, and host of the global top 10% podcast 10X Growth Strategies, shares the mindset and methods behind exponential influence. Drawing from her leadership at high-growth tech companies like Freshworks, Nutanix, and Bidgely, her role at Emergent Ventures, and her work advising next-gen startups like Sendoso and TaskHuman, Preethy delivers actionable insights for founders, marketers, and operators who want to create meaningful, scalable change.

This session will challenge you to think beyond traditional growth metrics and explore how to cultivate 10X impact, not just in revenue but also in relevance, relationships, and ripple effects.

Behind every bold venture is a story of innovation and partnership. In this unique and inspiring session, we spotlight power couples who are building companies, shaping communities, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship together.

Meet John and Helena Boucard of Tesseract Ventures, where advanced technology and human-centered design converge to build the future. And join Pat Bhava and Chitra Kanagaraj, co-founders, changemakers, and dynamic community leaders driving meaningful impact through purpose-driven ventures.

This conversation explores how shared values, collaboration, and mutual support can become powerful engines for innovation. Expect candid insights, personal stories, and lessons in how to grow ideas and relationships in parallel, leaving a legacy in more ways than one.

The entrepreneurial landscape we see today didn't appear overnight. It was built with one idea, risk, and connection at a time. In this powerful conversation, we go beneath the headlines and explore the foundational stories behind Florida's vibrant innovation and startup scene.

Join entrepreneurs, investors, longtime community builders, and catalysts behind key regional initiatives as they reflect on the early inflection points that helped shape our current momentum.

This panel dives into the people, places, and decisions that seeded Florida's entrepreneurial ecosystem, from innovation centers and funding models to the networks that empowered growth. Their stories offer lessons not just in what was built but also in how and why, and what we need to carry forward to sustain impact, influence, and beyond.

What connects the minds behind transformative ventures, influential networks, and cross-border strategies? This panel brings together three accomplished leaders—Dr. Rebeca Forero, Dharti Desai, and Karen Robinson Cope have each led companies, advised startups, and shaped communities with a clear sense of purpose and a global mindset.

Through their stories, we'll explore how high-impact leaders:

Whether you're building a company, an initiative, or a legacy, this session offers powerful insights into how visionaries lead with clarity, adaptability, and global reach.

"What if doing good wasn't just noble, but also profitable?"

Navroz Mehta, serial entrepreneur, impact investor, and healthcare innovator, challenges the traditional divide between profit and purpose in this insightful short talk. Drawing on decades of experience founding and scaling mission-driven ventures across healthcare, technology, and social impact, Navroz will share how aligning innovation with empathy leads to outcomes that benefit communities and bottom lines.

With real-world examples and a sharp focus on the future of purpose-driven capitalism, this talk will inspire founders and investors to rethink success, not as a trade-off, but as a powerful fusion of vision and value.

At TiECONFL 2025, we’re proud to highlight the breadth of entrepreneurial excellence nurtured across TiE’s pillars.

First, in a special Entrepreneur Showcase, we'll feature three inspiring startups:

These founders represent the spirit of TiE in action—crossing generations, industries, and impact areas to shape what comes next.

Then hear directly from a company backed by our TiE Investment Group—a portfolio venture demonstrating the power of community-driven capital and mentorship in accelerating growth.