TiE Silicon Valley Angels Office Hours with Kumar Sripadam

​We’re excited to invite entrepreneurs to meet 1:1 with a member of TiE Silicon Valley Angels — one of the Valley’s most active networks of early-stage investors, serial entrepreneurs, and tech executives.

​Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch and engage in candid 1:1 conversations with a seasoned angel investor, receive actionable feedback on their pitch and fundraising strategy, and gain insight into what angel investors look for in early-stage founders.

​Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

​About Kumar Sripadam

​Kumar Sripadam is a technology entrepreneur, business consultant, investor, and mentor with over 30 years of experience in the high-technology sector. He is currently a General Partner at Elevate Capital and serves as Chair for TiE Angels Silicon Valley.

​Kumar was a founding member at Redback Networks, a hugely successful IPO company, and has held several senior and executive roles in multiple startups. He also serves as an Executive Committee member of Arc Angel Fund (NYC) and has been on the boards of Incentive Logic Inc. and MetaCert, as well as an advisor at Moesif and Truelark.

​As an active investor, Kumar has invested in 70+ companies and multiple venture funds, with several successful exits. His deep involvement with venture funds, accelerators, and incubators, coupled with his experience as a speaker on entrepreneurship and angel investing, makes him a powerful resource for early-stage founders.

​If you’re looking to sharpen your pitch, refine your fundraising approach, or better understand the investor mindset, this is your chance to connect directly with one of the Valley’s most experienced angel investors.

​Note: This program is designed for new applicants and is not available to current TiE Angels Silicon Valley portfolio companies.