Five Pillars of TiE

01.

MENTORING

Providing guidance and support to entrepreneurs through experienced mentors.​

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NETWORKING

Facilitating connections among entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to build valuable relationships.​

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EDUCATION

Offering educational programs and resources to enhance entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.​

04.

INCUBATION

Assisting startups with resources and support to develop and grow their business ideas.​​

05.

INVESTING

Providing access to funding opportunities through angel investors and venture capital connections.

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Our President's Vision

Mr. Bhaskar Kalale

President, TiE Mysuru

Following the charter with which TiE was formed more than 3 decades ago, our vision is to continue to build on that philosophy and establish a dynamic and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mysuru that celebrates and complements the city’s rich cultural heritage while fostering innovation and growth across sectors, including arts, crafts, agri-tech, food-tech etc. This ecosystem should support first-time entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to transform their ideas into successful, sustainable ventures.

Join the TiE Mysuru Ecosystem

Membership in TiE Mysuru provides entrepreneurs with valuable resources such as mentorship from experienced business leaders, access to monthly educational sessions and networking events, and entry to exclusive programs like TiECon Mysuru and TiE Women Pitchfest. Members also enjoy free workshops, legal support through TiE Legal Clinics, and opportunities to meet potential investors, all designed to promote business growth and innovation in a supportive community.

TiE Mysuru offers several membership categories to cater to the diverse needs of the entrepreneurial community.

Already a TiE Mysuru Member?

Board Members

Mr. Bhaskar Kalale

President, TiE Mysuru Chapter
Chairman, EqualizeRCM

Dr. Mahesh Rao

Immediate Past President,
CEO, Asshaya Design Solutions

Mr. Pavan Ranga

President, Elect,
MD & CEO, Rangsons LLP

Mr. Sudhanva Dhananjaya

Chairman & Managing Director,
Excelsoft Technologies.

Mr. Ajith Pai

MD. VWF Industries 
Managing Partner, Paipal Ventures

Mr. Nagarajan Srinivas

Investor and Mentor

Mr. Ram Kevalur

Co-Founder, eCirkle

Mr. Bhaskar Kalale

President, TiE Mysuru Chapter
Chairman, EqualizeRCM

Dr. Mahesh Rao

Immediate Past President, CEO, Asshaya Design Solutions

Mr. Pavan Ranga

President, Elect,
MD & CEO, Rangsons LLP

Mr. Sudhanva Dhananjaya

Chairman & Managing Director,
Excelsoft Technologies.

Mr. Ajith Pai

MD. VWF Industries 
Managing Partner, Paipal Ventures

Mr. Nagarajan Srinivas

Investor and Mentor

Mr. Ram Kevalur

Co-Founder, eCirkle

TiE Mysuru Committees 2025 -26

Sl. NoCommitteesChairCo Chair
1Monthly Events
Anand Natarajan (AM)Sachin Bhandary (AM)
2TiE University Shivashankar B (CM)
Prof. Kishan GS (AM)
3Institutional Membership 
Ram Kevalur (CM)
Manjunath Bhat (AM)
4Membership GrowthVenkatakrishna Kuncham (CM)Rakesh Babu (AM)
5Sponsorship
Pradeep Kumar B C (CM)
Umashankar H (AM)
6TiE Women Dr. Shrilakshmi Desiraju (CM)Vidya Patel (AM)
7PR, Media & Branding
Including Website and Social Media)
Ashwin Dange (CM)Adarsh Ramesh (AM)
8NewsletterSabareeshan CK (CM)Sreenidhi GSD (AM)
9Partnerships & Collaboration Ashok Meda

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TiE Mysuru invites local startups and entrepreneurs to connect with experienced mentors who can guide you in strategy, scaling, fundraising, and more.

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TiE Mysuru Committees 2025 -26

Sl. NoCommitteesChairCo Chair
1Monthly Events
Anand Natarajan (AM)Sachin Bhandary (AM)
2TiE University Shivashankar B (CM)
Prof. Kishan GS (AM)
3Institutional Membership 
Ram Kevalur (CM)
Manjunath Bhat (AM)
4Membership GrowthVenkatakrishna Kuncham (CM)Rakesh Babu (AM)
5Sponsorship
Pradeep Kumar B C (CM)
Umashankar H (AM)
6TiE Women Dr. Shrilakshmi Desiraju (CM)Vidya Patel (AM)
7PR, Media & Branding
Including Website and Social Media)
Ashwin Dange (CM)Adarsh Ramesh (AM)
8NewsletterSabareeshan CK (CM)Sreenidhi GSD (AM)
9Partnerships & Collaboration Ashok Meda

TiE Mysuru Charter Members

Sl. NoName Company/ DesignationLinkedIn
1Abhiram SripathyChief Growth Officer, Blubirch
2Achutha Bachalli KrishnamurthyBoard Member, Infopine Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
3Ajith PaiManaging Partner, PaiPal Ventures
4Ali VaghDirector, The Decorative Laminates (India) Pvt.Ltd
5Aniketh Mohan RaoDirector, PAMS Engineering
6Anna CherianDirector, Schevaran Massterklean Pvt. Ltd.
7Ashok MedaFounder Managing Director, Innovative Technology Services
8Ashok RaoManaging Director KGK Engineering
9Ashwin Dange MDirector, Baliga Investment Private Limited (GRS Fantasy Park)
10Ashwin RajagopalManaging Partner and CEO, Kaveri Enterprises
11Ashwini ThammaiahBoard Member, iSOCRATES MADTech Private Limited
13Ashwinni Kumar HemdevMD, Darshan Flexibles
13Akshai MallappaChief Strategy & Operations, rProcess Outsourcing Services Pvt Ltd.
14Bastian JosephFounder and Chairman, Walkmate Group of Companies
15Bhaskar KalaleChairman, SysInformation Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
16CK SabareeshanCA, Investor, Mentor
17Dharma PrasadDirector, Funpluslearn Solutions
18Dr Rohini NagapadmaPrincipal, NIE Mysuru
19Dr. Bhagyalakshmi ADirector, E-Smile Solutions LLP
20Dr. Chirag JhalaPrincipal, 10X International School, Mysuru
21Dr. Mahesh RaoCEO, Aashaya Design Solutions
22Dr. Murali SChairman of Maharaja Education Trust
23Dr. Praveen Kumar KKannan Labs
24Dr. Ramasastry AmbarishChairman, Board of Governors at MYRA School of Business
25Dr. Shivakumar MPrincipal, GSSSIETW
26Dr. Shrilakshmi DesirajuCo-Founder and CEO, AA Probics
27Dr. Y T Krishne GowdaPrincipal, MIT Thandavapura
28Jai Prakash ChopraSole Proprietor, Krushi Agro Technologies and Co-Founder, Spaceman Spirits Lab Pvt. Ltd.
29Kantharaj UrsFounder and Managing trustee at MYRA School of Business
30Kiran RangaDirector, N Ranga Rao & Sons Pvt. Ltd
31Madappa C SCo-Founder, Rhombus Global Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd.
32Mahesh ChinnaswamyVice President, Customer Success & Delivery, Nous Infosystems
33Mangesh AmaleCEO, Velox Solutions Pvt Ltd
34Manish SalianDirector, Uniglobe BIT Air Travels Pvt. Ltd.Bangalore
35Mukund PrasadPartner, Intellecap
36Nagarajan SrinivasanConsultant, Investor
37Nandita SharmaCEO, Zaivic Tech Wellness solutions pvt ltd
38Navin Kumar GuptaExecutive Director, Khayati Steel Industies Pvt. Ltd.
39Nikhil RangaPartner, Lingotran Private Limited
40Pavan RangaCEO and MD, Rangsons LLP
41Pradeep Kumar BCFounder, AgileSpace Digital Pvt Ltd
42Pramodh B.NCo-founder, AcademiAI
43Prof. Sadashive GowdaPrincipal , Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
44Raghav RaoCo-editor in chief, Information Systems Frontiers
45Rajendra TodalbagiSenior Vice President Supply Chain, Again Drinks
46Rajesh KutnikarCEO, IT Champs
47Ram KevalurCo-founder, eCirkle.org and Board Member, Chief Strategy Officer, Mikro Grafeio
48Ramachandra UrsVP, Unilog
49Ramesh KannanCEO, Kaynes Technology India Ltd
50Ravi RaoEx Infosys, Retired
51Salma MoosaPresident and CEO, Twelve 77 Ventures
52Sam Cherian KumbukattuManaging Director, Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
53Sanjay SivapoojaCA, ES & Associates
54Sanjeev Kumar GuptaCEO, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission
55Satish Nagaraja ChandraPresident, Scalene Livprotec Private limited
56Shilpa SanjeevFounder & Director - Skyscape Properties Ltd
57Shivashankar BCEO, SJCE- STEP
58Shubha Sanjay UrsChairperson and Curator, Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust, Mysuru Literature Festival
59Sid MookerjiFounder & Managing Partner of Silicon Road
60Sreenivasan PKExecutive Director, Palace Honda
61Srinivas VaradarajanCEO, Vigyanlabs Innovations Pvt Ltd
62Sudhanva DhananjayaChairman & Managing Director, Excelsoft Technologies Ltd.
63Sumanth AdityaManaging Director, Abhyuday Motor Services Pvt Ltd
64Sunil ChainraiCherry Pick India
65T G Arun RaoAdvisor, Yatvruthi Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
66Vaishali HanumanthManaging Partner, DRC Cinemas
67Venkatakrishna KunchamCEO, CloudTech Software LLP
68Vidyashankar A VCEO, Abhinava global Academy
69Vinay ShankarPartner, Mysore Union
70Yogish PatilCEO, Vidwath Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd.

TiE Mysuru Mentors Club

SL NoNameCompanyDomain Expertise
1Abhiram SripathyChief Growth Officer, BlubirchStrategic Growth, customer acquisition strategy
2Achutha Bachalli KrishnamurthyBoard Member, Infopine Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.IT and ITES
3Ajith PaiManaging Partner, PaiPal VenturesProduct Development, Fundraising
4Ashok RaoManaging Director KGK EngineeringProduct Development, Angel Investment, Aerospace
5Bhaskar KalaleChairman, SysInformation Healthcare India Pvt LtdIT and ITES
6CK SabareeshanCA, Investor, MentorFinance, Project Management, Compliences
7Dharma PrasadDirector, Funpluslearn SolutionsBiotech and Pharma
8Dr. Mahesh RaoCEO, Aashaya Design SolutionsProduct Development, IOT
9Dr. Ramasastry AmbarishChairman, Board of Governors at MYRA School of BusinessFinance, Investment, Fundraising
10Dr. Shrilakshmi DesirajuCo-Founder and CEO, AA ProbicsPharma
11Nagarajan SrinivasanConsultant, InvestorIT and ITES
12Pavan RangaCEO and MD, Rangsons LLPDefence, Aerospace, Product Development
13Rajendra TodalbagiSenior Vice President Supply Chain, Again DrinksFMCG, Ratail
14Ram KevalurCo-founder, eCirkle.org and Board Member, Chief Strategy Officer, Mikro GrafeioInvestment, Fundraising
15Salma MoosaPresident and CEO, Twelve 77 VenturesSales and Marketing
16Shivashankar BCEO, SJCE- STEPProduct Development
17Sudhanva DhananjayaChairman & Managing Director, Excelsoft Technologies Ltd.Edutech, Fundraising

Sponsors

Ecosystem Partners

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Institutional Partners

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Get In Touch

For Further Information Please Connect with
Mr. Mahesh VK, Executive Director, TiE Mysuru.

Phone

+91-9448154063

Email

Ed@mysuru.tie.org

ADDRESS

JSS Technical Institute Campus, Mysuru – 570006, Karnataka JSS Science & Technology University, Karnataka 570006

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Types of Membership

TiE Mysuru offers several membership categories to cater to the diverse needs of the entrepreneurial community

Charter Member

TiE Charter Members are successful, high profile entrepreneurs, corporate intrapreneurs and thought leaders, who have reached a stage in their professional life when they are ready, willing and able to contribute to fellow members.

Affiliate Member

The Affiliate Member category at TiE is specially crafted for founders of growth-stage startups with a proven business model, ready to scale. It bridges the gap between early-stage entrepreneurs and established Charter Members.

Associate Member

TiE Associate members are entrepreneurs, aspiring professionals, interested in forming a new business, taking their startup to the next level, learning new trends in the marketplace or networking and successfully moving ahead in their careers.

Student Member

TiE Students members are enrolled in high school or university students interested in learning about business basics, entrepreneurship and latest trends in the industry.



For inquiries regarding the monthly sponsorship process, please contact Mahesh VK, Executive Director, at ed@mysuru.tie.org or call 9448154063.

As part of the TiE Mysuru Founder Series, the Fireside Chat held on Saturday, 28th June 2025 at Hotel Le Ruchi The Prince brought together two dynamic second-generation entrepreneurs for a deeply engaging and honest exchange on leadership, legacy, and growth. The event featured Mr. Sumukh Narendra, Director of Vinyas Innovative Technologies, and Mr. Ashwin Dange M, Business Head, GRS Fantasy Park and Director, Baliga Investments Pvt. Ltd., in conversation with moderator Dr. M. Dharma Prasad, CEO and Chief Scientist of Prosetta Bioconformatics Pvt. Ltd. and Founder Director of Funpluslearn Solutions.

The discussion explored what it truly means to lead businesses in today’s world—touching on personal and professional boundaries, evolving leadership styles, navigating uncertain times, and the emotional aspects of carrying forward a legacy. Mr. Sumukh shared insights on the importance of staying grounded through clarity and values, while Mr. Ashwin walked the audience through his journey of transitioning industries, managing teams through crises like COVID, and bouncing back with record-breaking momentum. Their reflections highlighted how scaling a business requires more than strategy—it takes resilience, self-awareness, and a clear sense of purpose.

The session ended with a great Q&A session and networking high tea.

TiE Mysuru successfully hosted “The Sales Story” – an insightful and action-packed session by Mr. Sachin Bhandary, Founder & Trainer at Story Club. Known for his dynamic presence, Mr. Sachin brought great energy to the session, captivating the audience as he broke down the art of storytelling in sales.

He walked participants through practical strategies on how to build an impactful sales pitch. His presentation, filled with relatable examples and clear frameworks, empowered attendees to rethink how they present their products or services to potential clients.

One of the key highlights was the hands-on activity where participants were grouped with mentors and asked to prepare and deliver their own sales story pitches on stage. The live pitching session saw enthusiastic participation, with pitches being evaluated by the judges. Mr. Sreenidhi was declared the winner for the most compelling sales pitch.

The event concluded with networking over high tea, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with practical storytelling tools for their entrepreneurial journeys.

In January 2025, TiE Mysuru hosted an inspiring event celebrating innovation and leadership. The Masterclass by Mr. Kiran Bettadapur, Director of Blaze Ventures, focused on “Market-Oriented, Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship,” where he emphasized the importance of identifying market gaps for disruptive innovation and leveraging patents to create a strong competitive advantage. The event also featured the Leadership Installation Ceremony, where Dr. Mahesh Rao passed the baton to the new President, Mr. Bhaskar Kalale, who shared his vision for strengthening Mysuru’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

MASTERCLASS ON

How to Use Al & Agents for Automation & Massive Business Growth

TiE Mysuru successfully hosted a high-impact Masterclass on “How to Use AI & Agents for Automation & Massive Business Growth” on Saturday, 24th May 2025, at Hotel Southern Star, Mysuru.

Led by Mr. Anirudh Narayan, Co-founder & CGO at Lyzr.ai, the session witnessed an enthusiastic turnout of 100+ participants, comprising entrepreneurs, professionals, and tech enthusiasts.

The power-packed session explored the fundamentals and practical applications of Generative AI—highlighting its growing importance for business innovation. Mr. Anirudh walked the audience through various cutting-edge AI tools and demonstrated real-world use cases that sparked immense interest.

The second half of the session focused on AI Agents—how to automate workflows efficiently and how even small businesses can leverage agents to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

What truly set the masterclass apart was the highly interactive Q&A, where attendees posed thought-provoking questions, and the speaker addressed each with practical demonstrations using live tools.

The evening concluded on a high note with a networking high tea, where ideas were exchanged, connections were made, and the excitement around AI continued to buzz.

A heartfelt moment during the event was when Harsha Kikkeri’s mother took the stage and sincerely thanked TiE Mysuru and its members for their unwavering support during their difficult times.

TiE Mysuru Hosts Engaging Workshop on Powerful Storytelling

TiE Mysuru recently hosted a Foundational Series workshop on Powerful Storytelling, led by Mr. Sachin Bhandary, Founder of The Story Co. & Story Club. The session offered practical insights into using storytelling as a powerful tool in business and leadership.

Sachin highlighted that while storytelling comes naturally to us, we often lose that skill in professional spaces. Through engaging activities, participants explored three impactful formats — Origin Stories, Connection Stories, and Leadership Stories — and learned how to craft and share their narratives with confidence.

A key takeaway was the concept of Storyflection — discovering meaningful stories from everyday experiences. With over 90 entrepreneurs and business leaders in attendance, the session sparked reflection, connection, and vibrant conversation.

The event also celebrated a milestone with the launch of the new TiE Mysuru website, unveiled by the Board and Charter Members. The atmosphere was inspiring, reaffirming TiE Mysuru’s mission to nurture entrepreneurial growth and learning.

Charter Member Benefits

Charter members benefit by networking with each other. They give back to the ecosystem by helping budding entrepreneurs and also gain opportunities to participate in startups in various ways.

Affiliate Member Benefits

Free access to all business events of the TiE Chapter including the flagship TiEcon.

TiE Associate Member Benefits

TiE Student Member Benefits