August TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours Featuring Anita Manwani (In- Person)
TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours gives founders the opportunity to meet 1:1 with experienced investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem leaders for direct feedback on their startup, growth strategy, and fundraising journey.
The August edition features Anita Manwani, President & Board Chair of TiE Silicon Valley┃TiE Global Board of Trustees. With decades of experience as a corporate executive, serial entrepreneur, investor, and board member, Anita brings a unique perspective on building, scaling, and investing in high-growth companies.
During this session, selected founders will participate in focused one-on-one meetings, receiving candid feedback on their business model, fundraising readiness, strategic direction, and investor positioning.
About Anita Manwani
Anita Manwani is a seasoned corporate executive, serial entrepreneur, investor, and board member. She has been recognized among the Top 80 Women Leaders in Technology in the U.S. and the Top 100 Women of Influence in Silicon Valley.
An alumna of the University of Bombay and the University of Cincinnati, Anita is a founding trustee of Ashoka University in India and previously served as a founding trustee of the MIT Graduate School of the Science of Teaching and Learning. She currently serves as President & Board Chair of TiE Silicon Valley, the founding chapter of TiE, and is a member of the TiE Global Board of Trustees.
Details
📅 Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
🤝 Format: In-person, 20-minute 1:1 mentoring sessions
Why Founders Should Apply
This is an opportunity to receive direct guidance from one of Silicon Valley's most respected entrepreneurial leaders and investors.
Selected founders will receive:
A 20-minute 1:1 session with Anita Manwani
Actionable feedback on fundraising readiness and investor expectations
Strategic insights on growing and positioning an early-stage company
Advice on communicating your vision and business effectively
Perspective from a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and leader who has spent decades supporting founders across the global startup ecosystem
Whether you're preparing to raise capital, refining your growth strategy, or looking for experienced guidance on your startup journey, this session offers invaluable insights from one of TiE's most accomplished leaders.
Apply to Participate
Selected founders will be notified ahead of the session.
Note: This program is designed for new applicants and is not available to current TiE Silicon Valley portfolio companies.