Srini Chandupatla, to take over as President of TiE Hyderabad on its Silver Jubilee year 2024
Srini Chandupatla is the co-founder of Manjeera Digital Systems, an angel investor, and a startup evangelist with more than twenty years of global experience primarily building tech startup businesses
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Hyderabad: TiE Hyderabad, renowned for its global entrepreneurial network, proudly announced Srini Chandupatla as its new President, marking the organization's 25th anniversary.
Effective from January 1st, 2024, Srini Chandupatla, Co-founder of Manjeera Digital Systems, an accomplished angel investor, and a seasoned advocate for startups globally, succeeds Rashida Adenwala. Notably, Srini previously held the roles of President-Elect and Vice President at TiE Hyderabad in 2023. Alongside Srini's appointment, Rajesh Pagadala, the Managing Director of Pagadala Constructions Private Limited and Founder & CEO of Buildersmart.in, assumes the role of Vice President for the year 2024.
Rashida Adenwala, Founder Partner of R & A Associates, expressed enthusiasm about Srini's appointment, stating, "TiE's core essence lies in nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs through various flagship programs like Open Mic, TiE Women, TiE Nurture, TiE Grad Plus, TiE Young Entrepreneurs, and more. Our focus in 2023 revolved around impactful initiatives, cross-chapter collaborations, and forging corporate partnerships. We anticipate Srini's continuation of these initiatives, aligning with TiE Global's mission and vision for the Hyderabad Chapter."
Outlining his vision for TiE Hyderabad in 2024, Srini Chandupatla affirmed, "It's an honour to assume the role of President at TiE Hyderabad, a dynamic global entrepreneurial network. Our objectives include elevating the TiE Hyderabad brand, fostering innovation, and crafting a memorable and impactful 25th year for our members. We are resolutely committed to empowering entrepreneurs, nurturing collaborations, and ensuring TiE Hyderabad remains an eminent hub in the startup ecosystem. Together, let's embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and collective success."
The new board comprises Srini Chandupatla as President, Rajesh Pagadala as Vice President, and Rashida Adenwala as Immediate Past President of TiE Hyderabad. Other esteemed board members for 2024 include Raj Samala, Founder & CEO of Revalsys Technologies; Raveendra Nalluri, Promoter Director of Orpine Inc; Dr. Nandita Sethi, Founder & MD of The Entrepreneur Zone (TEZ), Bhanu Prakash Varla, Partner & Director of Plural Technology Pvt. Ltd.; Jayesh Sanghvi, Office Managing Partner, Hyderabad at Ernst & Young LLP; Abhijit Banerjee, Managing Partner at Upwisery Capital Advisors LLP; Sandip Patnaik, Sr. Managing Director at JLL India; Pavan Peechara, Founder & CEO/President and Director at Taxilla/Adaequare and Udyog Software; Shyam Palreddy, Founder & CEO of GGK Technologies Pvt Ltd & Paltech; and Abhishek Reddy Kankanala, Chairman & MD of DevPixel.
About TiE Global & TiE Hyderabad
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. TiE Global is a nonprofit organization devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial life cycle. With a global reach and a local focus, the heart of TiE efforts lies in its five foundational programs, – Mentoring, Networking, Education, Funding, and Incubation.
TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) is a go-to network of over 15,000 global entrepreneurs across 57 cities in 14 countries, and Hyderabad is one of the most vibrant and renowned chapters worldwide. Each year, TiE Hyderabad impacts over 1,100 start-ups and 7500+ students, conducts around 100 events and activities to encourage and nurture next-generation entrepreneurs. Some of the well-known programs include TiE Nurture Accelerator, TiE Grad, TiE Young Entrepreneurs, Open Mic, Mentor Advisor, Investor Connect, Knowledge Series, Leadership Series, & Member Mixer, among others.
TiE Hyderabad steers over 100+ programs for chartered members, associate members, and other ecosystem partners and provides startups and its members access to about 3,000 successful entrepreneurs and professionals across the globe. Around 160 +charter members are Hyderabad-based and volunteer for mentoring, education, and providing access to customers and investors through the global network.
