The two-day event saw more than 1,000 entrepreneurs discussing the idea of resilience.
What’s it about? The 15th edition of TiE Chennai’s flagship event was held under the theme of Resilience Unlimited at IIT Madras’ Research Park. Established and aspiring entrepreneurs gathered under one roof to delve deep into how the entrepreneurial ecosystem has changed due to the pandemic. It also saw the return of TiE Sandhai, a place for entrepreneurs to network.
- The event began with workshops on topics like Secrets of Digital Disruptors, Governance for Startups, and Holistic Business Design. It was followed by an Awards ceremony that honoured industry veterans.
- The following day saw sessions and panel discussions with insights on the effects of the pandemic. Later was the finale of the TiE Chennai’s PitchFest to celebrate the most-promising ideas.
Who said what? Among the participants who shared insights were Mridula Ramesh, Founder, Sundaram Climate Institute, and Mahalingam K, Partner/ Director, TSM Group of companies, on the effects of climate change. CK Ranganathan, President of TiE Chennai, said the post-pandemic world would begin a new era for business owners as it has pushed entrepreneurs to reinvent their business models.