Murali Bukkapatnam Elected TiE Global Chair For 2025

TiE Global, a network of entrepreneurs, elects Murali Bukkapatnam as the Chair of its Global Board of Trustees for the year 2025. Murali becomes only the second India-based entrepreneur to hold this position in TiE’s 32-year legacy. 

Alongside him, Anita Manwani, President of TiE Silicon Valley, has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the TiE Board of Trustees for 2025.

As a seasoned entrepreneur, innovator, mentor, and investor, Murali brings unparalleled expertise and a deep-seated commitment to building robust entrepreneurial ecosystems. His vision emphasises the transformative power of entrepreneurship as a vehicle for economic development, job creation, and societal progress.

With an MS in Computer Science with honors from Southeastern University, USA, Murali has built a stellar career that spans continents. Today, Murali is a mentor, teaching business plan development at IIT Hyderabad and various business schools. Joining Murali is Anita Manwani, a trailblazer and the President of TiE Silicon Valley. As Vice Chair for 2025, Anita brings her extensive experience in Silicon Valley’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together, Murali and Anita represent a formidable leadership team, committed to bridging global markets and fostering collaboration beyong borders.

Commenting on his announcement, Murali Bukkapatnam, Chair of TiE Global Board of Trustees for 2025 said, “It is an honour to lead an organisation that has been instrumental in transforming the entrepreneurial landscape globally. As Chair, I am committed to furthering TiE’s mission, fostering innovation, and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Together with Anita and our global network, we will continue to empower individuals and build a more inclusive, dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Founded with a mission to foster entrepreneurship, TiE (The IndUS Entrepreneurs) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to mentoring, networking, education, funding, and incubation. With over 10,000 members across 65 cities in 15 countries, TiE is a global powerhouse committed to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.