

January Mentor Connect: HealthTech Deep Dive with Anita Manwani
Mentor Connect: January Edition
Kick off the new year with TiE Silicon Valley’s Mentor Connect, a high-impact session designed to help founders start 2026 with clarity and momentum. Mentor Connect brings selected startup founders together for focused, 1:1 conversations with experienced industry leaders who have built, scaled, and led companies across tech, AI, and entrepreneurship.
Founders in HealthTech are invited to join our January Mentor Connect session featuring Anita Manwani — President & Board Chair, TiE Silicon Valley & Vice Chair, TiE Global Board of Trustees, and a seasoned investor, and serial founder. Participating founders will receive tactical, 1:1 guidance on product, commercialization, regulatory/clinical hurdles, and scale.
About Anita Manwani:
Anita Manwani is a seasoned corporate executive, serial entrepreneur, investor, and board member. Having existed two health Tech companies, she also serves on the PAMF board. She was one of 80 women leaders in Technology in the US and a top 100 Women of Influence in Silicon Valley. An Alumnus of Bombay University and the University of Cincinnati, she is a founding trustee of Ashoka University in India and also served as a founding trustee of the Graduate School of the Science of Teaching and Learning at MIT. She is currently the President & Board Chair of TiE Silicon Valley, the founding chapter of TiE, and TiE Global Board of Trustees. Anita is a mother of two children and an avid hiker, golfer, and skier.
Who Should Apply
HealthTech founders across early to growth stages
Founders can expect practical guidance tailored to their stage, whether you’re refining product strategy, validating markets, navigating growth challenges, or preparing for the next phase of scale. Each session is curated to deliver direct feedback, fresh perspective, and actionable next steps.
If you’re looking for honest insights, real-world experience, and mentorship that moves the needle, Mentor Connect on January 30 is the place to be.