Programs

TIE Women

Only 2% of venture capital went to female founders in 2021, despite the proven ROI of women-led startups, and steady growth in female entrepreneurship. We have to change that.

TIE Women was created to remove barriers to access and funding for female entrepreneurs and provide a global platform for women-owned startups. As a chapter, we actively seek opportunities to elevate and empower female voices, support women-owned businesses, and ensure female representation.

TIE Women Pitch Competition

Our annual program provides female founders with an opportunity to compete at the TiE Global Summit. It also offers an opportunity to win an equity-free cash prize, gain investor access, receive mentorship, and a chance to connect with entrepreneurs from around the world. The local pitch competition’s top finalist from Tampa Bay is invited to pitch against TIE Women winners from around the world for a chance to win up to $50,000 in equity-free prize money.

The 5th edition of the TIE Women’s Global Pitch Competition is here and open for applications! Are you a female entrepreneur looking to pitch your startup or a business for a chance to gain mentoring, investments, or even a cash prize?

Apply Now!

Last date to apply is June 15th, 2024!

To learn more about the TiE Women Program, visit tiewomen.org.

For any queries, please write to [email protected].

TIE Women to Watch

Kimba Williams

TIE Access Competition Winner 2021

Kimba is a best-selling author, national speaker, and the CEO and Co-founder of Kushae, an award-winning natural feminine health and hygiene line. Kimba has won 15+ pitch competitions, raising over $1.3M in funding.

Arina Anapolskaya

TIE Women Winner 2022

Arina is the Co-founder and COO of CashQ, a cross-border payment system that provides instant money transfers from US bank accounts to international cards via messenger.

Emilia Herman

TIE Women Winner 2022

Emilia is the Founder and CEO of SEED Classroom, automated hall pass & attendance technology that increases efficiency for teachers and administration while providing actionable, real-time data.

Steph Tully

TIE Women Winner 2022

Steph is the Founder and CEO of Actuology, an insurtech platform and ecosystem where users can discover business insurance, select insurance, and analyze their insurance risk.