Chennai, India, December 04, 2016 – TiE, the world’s largest network of entrepreneurs and investment professionals organized their first ever Global run in India, ‘StartupStrides’ in Nehru Stadium, Chennai. Many noted entrepreneurs along with hundreds of nascent and aspiring entrepreneurs participated in the run to support the startup ecosystem.
StartupStrides bring leaders, entrepreneurs, corporates, students, youngsters and runners together to show their support for the budding entrepreneurs and their new businesses. The run is focused towards connecting people from the ecosystem together with the aspirants to support and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship. This run is in sync with the theme of the first ever TiE Global Summit “A Million entrepreneurs NOW” to be held on 16th-17th December in the capital city of India.
Mr. Naru R Narayanan, President, TiE Chennai commented, “Together is always better and that’s the essence of StartupStrides. While running for the spirit of entrepreneurship is the primary motive, unique initiatives like StartupStrides also fosters an emotion of all for one and one for all. We are truly thrilled by the thirst of our entrepreneurs to thrive in disruptive times and we all join hands to co-create and co-exist in the plexus of diverse entrepreneurial ventures. ”
The run is being organised for two categories of 3K & 5K in the capital by TiE Chapters across Pan India & Abroad. This includes cities like Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Chennai, Delhi, Hubli, Hyderabad, Kerala, Nagpur, Rajasthan and Tampa Bay. The run is organized in partnership with ITC, Wild Water, GoQii, T10 Sports, YouTooCanRun, Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), Cavinkare, Winners Bakery, Cauvery Hospital, Team Water, Sporting India.com and Chai king.
About TiE Global
TiE Global, is a not for profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship around the World. TiE strives to inspire entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking, education, incubating and funding programs and activities. With nearly 2000+ events held each year, TiE brings together the entrepreneurial community to learn from local leaders, as well as each other.
