Outstanding Indian Entrepreneurs to Share Platform with Iconic Business Leaders

Harsh Mariwala, Kishore Biyani, KV Kamath, Malvinder Singh, Narayana Murthy and R. Gopalkrishnan to short-list and present top entries

In a bid to unearth exemplary entrepreneurial talent from for-profit and not-for-profit backgrounds, TiE Mumbai, announced the “Made In India” Search, results of which will be announced at the mega TiE Entrepreneurial Summit being held in Mumbai from December 21-23, 2009. Nominations are open till November 15, 2009. The form is available online at http://tiesummit.org/MiiAbout.aspx. 

About 20-24 shortlisted entrepreneurs will be introduced by six of India’s renowned business leaders, who are co-hosting the TiE Entrepreneurial Summit alongwith TiE - Harsh Mariwala (Marico), Kishore Biyani (Future Group), KV Kamath (ICICI Bank), Malvinder Singh (Ranbaxy), Narayana Murthy (Infosys) and R. Gopalkrishnan (Tata Sons).  

The nominated enterprises will be classified under six categories – Innovate or Die; Serving the Indian Consumer; Inclusive Finance; Health is Wealth; Education the Great Leveler; Make things better, make better things - and evaluated by separate “Made in India” jury panels comprising of the six co-hosts, along with Deepak Ghaisas (I-flex), Ireena Vittal (McKinsey), Harish Mehta (Onward Technologies Ltd.) and Nachiket Mor (ICICI Bank).

Announcing the “Made In India” Search, Sriram R., co-founder of Crossword Bookstore and president-elect TiE Mumbai, said, “Job no. 1 for India is job creation, and entrepreneurs create jobs. We are working towards our vision for “Enterprising India”, which will contribute significantly in changing the face of entrepreneurship in the country. We are proud to present the “Made In India” initiative, which is intended to identify and celebrate the hitherto uncelebrated entrepreneur.”

About TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs)
TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) in its 17 years of existence, has today emerged as the world’s largest non-profit global network of Entrepreneurs and professionals, dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. With 53 chapter (15 in India) across 13 countries and 15,000+ members worldwide, TiE offers a rich resource pool to an entrepreneur.

TiE’s mission is to foster conscious entrepreneurship globally by Educating, Mentoring and Networking:

• Educating - Inspires and educates budding entrepreneurs
• Mentoring - Provides role models and one-on-one mentorship through experienced entrepreneurs and support system like VCs, service 
• Networking Holds regular conferences, workshops, and networking meetings providing a platform to forge relationships. e.g. 15 TiE chapters in India collectively roll-out 300+ programs for entrepreneurs every year

About TiE Mumbai
TiE Mumbai is among the most vibrant and fastest growing entrepreneurial eco-systems in the Global TiE Network with a fast expanding and diverse member base of 150+ Charter Members and 700+ members.

• Purpose above activity to constantly challenge status quo and build innovative, sustainable platforms /programs to foster entrepreneurship through…advocacy, awareness and assistance.
• 50+ programs annually through voluntary collaboration and participation from a vibrant and inclusive membership 
• Active partnerships with organisations with a shared focus on the SME segment e.g. ICICI Bank, SIDBI, KPMG, CII,  FICCI, Academia (IIT, Welingakr, SP Jain and many others), and various other private and Public sector agencies / bodies
• MENTORING a robust and focused program called Entrepreneur Nurturing Program (ENP) with a dedicated and active voluntary  base of Mentors guiding a growing base of Mentees (Entrepreneurs)
• Special Interest groups such Women Entrepreneurship, Cleantech, Social Enterprise, Tech & Media, Human Capital.