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Business Model & Pitch Deck Sample Outlines

Video Resources:

Please do not hesitate to reach out to admin [at] houston [dot] tie.org with any questions related to the Pitch Competition!  We would be happy to assist you in creating your business plan or pitch.

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*Informational Sessions:

• Optional Session to learn more about the competition from the Houston Event Champion, Ravi Brahmbatt.  Come prepared with questions and let’s get you registered for a chance to win cash prizes and compete in an all-expenses-paid trip to the Global Finals in Silicon Valley!

Business Model Canvas Due: Feb 9th

• Mandatory event to showcase your business model to our panel judges.  Come prepared for a VIRTUAL 15 minute slideshow presentation and 5 minute Q&A.

Business Plan Summary Due: Feb 16th

• Following a similar round as the Business Model Canvas event, come to this mandatory event

Mock/Practice Pitch Round: March 2nd

Qualifying Round: March 16th

Final Houston Round: April 6th

TiE Global Pitchfest: May TBD

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The TiE University Pitch Competition is now open and accepting participants who are eager to demonstrate their entrepreneurial prowess and seize the chance to win substantial prize money. With a mission to empower and support the next generation of business leaders, this competition promises to be a stepping stone towards success.

Participants can compete in various categories, including the Best Sustainable Business and Best Women-led Business. The TiE U program recognizes the importance of sustainable practices and the invaluable contribution of women entrepreneurs to the business world. By introducing these specific categories, TiE U aims to provide additional encouragement and recognition to these exceptional business ventures.

Upon successful application, participants will gain access to an array of resources including mentoring, external mentors, coaches, and ecosystem partners to support them in their entrepreneurial journey. This holistic approach ensures that participants receive the guidance and knowledge necessary to develop their campus ideas into viable and sustainable businesses.

The TiE University Pitch Competition provides a valuable platform for student entrepreneurs to stand out, gain exposure, and network with influential industry professionals. By participating in this competition, students will have the opportunity to connect and learn from TiE members, external mentors, and ecosystem partners, creating possibilities for future collaborations and growth.

To join this exciting competition, applicants can visit the official TiE U website at tieuniversity.org. The submission deadline is [deadline date]. Don’t miss out on your chance to showcase your entrepreneurial skills and win amazing prizes!

For more information about the TiE University Pitch Competition or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ravi at ravi [dot] brahmbhatt [at] hccs.edu

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From Left to Right: Ravi Brahmbhatt, TiE Houston Board and Charter member, Sehar Javed, TiE Houston member and Dr. Arun Pasrija, TiE Houston President.

HOUSTON – On Thursday, January 19, 2017, TiE Houston hosted their first networking social of 2017 at Ciao Bello. They had over 60 CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs present. Everyone celebrated the appointment of their new TiE Houston President, Dr. Arun Pasrija as well as the kickoff of TiE Global’s 25th anniversary year. They also welcome Vijay Menon, Executive Director of TiE Global who shared the events and initiatives that are going to take place worldwide, including right here in Houston.

TiE’s next event will be a Charter Member Dinner on February 11th and a follow up to last year’s Keynote Speaker event on energy in March. Also, in April TiE Houston will be hosting the 2 winning teams from the Asia and Europe TISC competition to participate in the Rice Business Plan Competition.

From Left to Right: Vijay Menon, TiE Global Executive Director, Ana Rojas Bastidas, TiE Houston Executive Director and Pradeep Anand, TiE Houston member. Photos credit: Ana Rojas Batidas, TiE Houston Executive Director.

TiE Houston is proud to be an active chapter of the 56 TiE chapters across 18 countries, with the newest being Mexico joining in 2016. They pride themselves in celebrating in the diversity that Houston is known for and helping the thriving entrepreneurial to grow even more.

To get involved with TiE Houston or future event information visit: www.houston.tie.org or e-mail admin@houston.tie.org

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Rohit Mahajan, Saviance President .Picture Credit: Shobana Muratee1qaq

TiE Houston Charter Members gathered at the office of Doeren Mayhew CPAs for their monthly lunch. Today they listened and discussed a possible investment in Saviance Technologies. It’s President is also a proud TiE Houston Charter Member.

One of TiE Houston’s 5 pillars is funding and this group seeks to do just that. In addition to fostering mentoring, networking, education, and incubating throughout various channels they have begun to explore. As the group grows they will seek out more investment opportunities and will play a critical role in Houston’s entrepreneurial eco-system.

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From left to right: Dr. Ram Shenoy – Chief Technology Officer, The RBR Group (TiE Houston Board Member), Janeed Judah – Chevron & SPE President, Greg Powers – VP Technology, Halliburton, Dr. Arun Pasrija – Tie Houston President, Hossam El Badawy – President & CEO at O&G Technologies.

HOUSTON – TiE Houston presented: Opportunities for Large/Medium Enterprises and Startups in Global Energy Mix of Oil and Gas sponsored by Halliburton. They welcomed Janeed Judah, Chevron & SPE President, Greg Powers, VP Technology, Halliburton, and Hossam El Badawy, President & CEO, O&G Technologies as panelists with Dr. Sham Shenoy, Chief Technology Officer, The RBR Group & TiE Houston Board Member, moderating.
The evening began with a sellout crowd gathering to connect and network. Ana Rojas Bastidas, TiE Houston Executive Director, shared the latest TiE Global news and welcomed TiE Houston’s new members. Dr. Arun Pasrija, TiE Houston President, gave a brief introduction of TiE shared its mission is to foster entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, and education. Dr. Pasrija mentioned that TiE, with 56 chapters across 17 countries with 11,000 members and 2,800 charter members, is celebrating its 25 year anniversary this year. Charter Members, who are successful entrepreneurs and/or business executives, make the pillars of each chapter. They commit their time to help next generation of entrepreneurs – a “leveraged give back” which creates jobs, economic activities and wealth in the community. Dr. Pasrija thanked Halliburton for sponsoring the event. Aruna Viswanathan, TiE Houston Past President and Board Member introduced and welcomed moderator, Dr. Ram Shenoy.
The topic of the discussion was ‘Oil and Gas in the Global Energy Mix’ – hydrocarbons and the lower carbon transition – what are the opportunities for enterprises large, medium and startup?
The oil and gas industry has gone through a wrenching period in the last 2 years. Imagine an industry that has seen revenues fall 50-70% in an 18-24 month period, and ripple effects through its cost structure as it responds. Companies that previously could break even at an oil price of $90 per barrel are now touting that they can break even at prices of $40-$50 per barrel, and some claim that their cost structures allow them to break even below $30 per barrel. A lot of the change has come about through the adoption of technology and innovation, as well as ruthless streamlining of operational practices developed during a decade of a booming oil industry.
Today’s outlook for energy supply and demand is very unclear. Despite an unprecedented cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC countries to curtail supply, the shale revolution in the United States and a slowing global economy have led to supply consistently outpacing demand in the last 24 months. In 2017, cuts in production by the Opec countries appear to be partially offset by growing production in the United States. At the same time, as a result on COP 21, many countries are increasing their commitments to alternatives to hydrocarbons – coal, oil and gas – most notably China and India. Renewables continue to make strides towards economic competitiveness at scale. And some predict not “peak supply” but “peak demand” for oil, as parts of the world transition away, while others are confident in the supremacy of oil and gas for the next 4-5 decades, as the world grows from 7 billion people today to 9 billon people by 2050.
Companies, big and small and startups, who can successfully navigate this uncertainty, stand to reap huge rewards. The distinguished panel discussed this topic from a number of perspectives: a large integrated oil company, an integrated oilfield services provider, and an early stage oil & gas technology venture capitalist. The discussion, with participant Q&A, included:
• the macroeconomics of supply and demand for the global economy;
• the role that technology and innovation has played slot gacor and will continue to play over the next 5 years as the oil and gas industry evolves and its response to alternatives competitors;
• the opportunities that big and small companies can pursue for success.
TiE Houston is actively engaged in the local community working collaboratively with local startup incubators, accelerators, universities, and co-networking spaces to co-host workshops and events targeted at the broader community.
Their next event will a networking social on April 5, 2017 as they welcome the winning TiE TISC teams from Europe and Asia.

For more details visit www.houston.tie.org.

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From left: Purav Patel – Bagel Dots, Masroor Fatany – The Halal Guys, Ana Rojas Bastidas – TiE Houston Executive Director, Gary Yan – Alings Hakka, and Ravi Brahmbatt – TiE Houston Board Member/ HCC Faculty.

HOUSTON: TiE Houston, in partnership with Houston Community College, was proud to host a presentation on “How to Launch a Successful Food Business”. Three local Houston entrepreneurs were invited to share their insights and advice with the audience of over 40 participants.

Masroor Fatany (The Halal Guys), Gary Yan (Aling’s Hakka), and Purav Patel (Bagel Dots) shared the many roads they took to build their food business. Ravi Brahmbatt, TiE Houston Board Member and HCC Director of Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship, who shared his own experience as a deli business owner, moderated the panel.

The diverse panel was able to speak about franchising, building a brand, and inventing their own niche market. The audience was a mixed group of students from HCC and UH, along with local Houstonians looking into starting their own venture.

Questions from the audience ranged from advice on how to find the right distributor to how deal with marketing though social media. All of the panelists agreed that although they each took different paths, it was their passion and dedication to quality that has led to their success.

Purav reminded everyone that although their product now sits on the shelf of H-E-B, they once made their Bagel Dots in their own kitchen and delivered it all by themselves.

Maroor shared stories of the six attempts he made to start The Halal Guys franchise in Houston before getting a yes at seven.

Finally, Gary shares the importance of learning lessons, even in the most unlikely places, like when he worked at McDonald’s, that have shaped his work ethic long before becoming a successful restaurant owner that he still draws upon.

One participant said “The food industry is so mysterious but something I am very interested in getting involved with that it was worth the drive all the way from The Woodlands to come and learn more.”

TiE is a global organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. TiE Houston is an active chapter hosting a variety of events throughout the year covering a variety of topics that impact the entrepreneurial community. TiE Houston and HCC are working on an MOU to support and further collaboration and more events focused on a wide variety of industries and programs.

For more information and for upcoming events, please visit www.houston.tie.org.

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