TiE Boston grew from a simple networking idea launched in 1997 into one of the largest partners in the Massachusetts entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting founders at every stage through mentoring, investment groups, accelerators, and community events that connect innovators, executives, and venture capitalists. Today it offers programs like the TiE ScaleUp incubator for scaling companies, TiE Boston Angels for early-stage funding, and TiE University and TiE Women pitch competitions and workshops that strengthen Boston’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE), established in Boston in 2005, is an entrepreneurship academy designed for exceptional high school students who want to develop critical business and leadership skills. Through hands-on experience building real startups, students gain the essential knowledge to succeed in college and beyond. In its 22 years since inception, TYE has grown to encompass 32 locations worldwide, having supported over 20,000 students and 700+ alumni in Boston alone.
