Question 1

What is TiE Boston and how does TYE fit into it?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What makes TYE different from other entrepreneurship programs?

Accepted Answer

TYE provides a transformative, experiential learning environment where students don't just learn about entrepreneurship—they live it. Students form teams, build actual startups, pitch to real investors, and compete for seed funding. The program combines a rigorous curriculum taught by successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders and Regional and Global TYE Final Pitch Competitions.

Question 3

What programs does TYE Boston offer?

Accepted Answer

TYE Boston offers two distinct programs:
 • TYE Entrepreneurship Academy (October 2026 - May 2027): An eight-month program for rising 9th-12th graders that meets on alternating Saturdays from 10am-3pm in Cambridge.
 • TYE Summer Boot Camp (August 10-14, 2026): An intensive one-week program for rising 7th-9th graders designed to instill an entrepreneurial mindset and build soft skills