Anshuman Sinha

for

TiE Global Board of Trustees

A Decade of Leadership, Innovation & Global Impact

Mentor | TiE Leader
Entrepreneur | Angel Investor

TiE SoCal (Los Angeles)
Ex-President  Jan 2020 – Dec 2021

My Vision for TiE BOT

TiE is at a pivotal moment. With chapters at different stages of maturity across the world, we have an opportunity to unify, scale, and elevate our global impact.

My vision for the TiE Global Board of Trustees is built on inclusion, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

Empowering New & Emerging Chapters

Create robust chapter playbooks, mentorship pipelines, and structured marketing support so every chapter—regardless of size—can thrive.

A Connected Global Collaboration Network

Build a worldwide pool of mentors, sector experts, investors, and partners. Encourage cross-chapter engagement, shared programs, co-investments, and exchange opportunities.

An Inclusive & Scalable Membership Model

Expand membership through TiE NxtGen, TiE Associate, and TiE Fellow making access universal, affordable, and growth-friendly.

The 100 × 100 × 200 Vision

Scale TiE to:
100 Chapters | 100 Charter Members each | 200 next-gen, associate, or fellow members per chapter
A bold, realistic blueprint for exponential global growth. A dream that is listed in “House of TiE”

Elevating the TiE Brand Worldwide

Strengthen TiE’s presence with governments, trade bodies, global business councils, universities, and innovation ecosystems. Positioning TiE as the world’s most trusted entrepreneurship network.

My TiE Journey

A decade of committed service, action, and measurable results.

2014
Volunteer

Began my TiE journey driven by passion for entrepreneurship and community building. Joined TiE SoCal as a Volunteer

2016
General Member

Became a general member, participated in events and kept volunteering

2019
Charter Member

Upgraded to the elite group of Charter Members. Deepened involvement across programs and chapter activities. Became non-paid Executive Director of the Chapter

2020–2021
Leadership Roles
  • Elected unopposed the President of TiE SoCal. Led TiE SoCal through the pandemic, transforming the chapter’s scale and influence.
  • Grew the chapter from 23 charter Members to 168 in two years
  • Helped start three funds for TiE SoCal Angels
  • Organized TiE SoCal Angel Investor Summit & TiEcon Southwest in 2020 & 2021
  • Elected to be on the Board of TiE SoCal Angels Fund
2022 – 2023
Global Recognition
  • Won “Best Angel Program” at TiE Global CM Retreat, Rome
  • Elected Board Member of TiE SoCal (2022-2023)
  • Attended TGS Hyderabad
2024
Chapter Collaboration
  • Visited TiE Ahmedabad, TiE Surat, TiE Vadodara
  • Presented to TiE Members  
  • Attended TiE CM retreat in Rio, Brazil
  • Attended TGS Bangalore
  • Contributed to starting TiE Patna with 42 Charter Members
  • Mentor to TiE Patna
2025
Present Role

TiE Global Membership Committee

Impact at a Glance

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Beyond TiE: Professional, Academic & Social Leadership Mentor & Advisor

TiE stands at a defining moment. With chapters at different stages of growth across the world, the call is clear: build an inclusive, vibrant, and powerful global entrepreneurial network. My vision for TiE’s Board of Trustees is bold and actionable:

Mentor & Advisor

Nonprofit & Community Impact

  • Co-founder, Startup Game Changer (501c3) offering free mentorship and founder resources.
  • Supporter of Saahas for Cause, Pratham, Nai Dharti, and other organizations serving underserved communities.

Entrepreneur

building platforms supporting entrepreneurs, investors, and global business ecosystems.

  • Startup Steroid: Co-founder – Deal Flow & SPV Platform; to help Angels & Founders worldwide.
  • SGC Angels: GP, early-stage investment club.
  • Optizm Global: Executive Leader since 2011

Angel Investor

  • Direct investments in 8+ startups
  • Participation in numerous global funds across the US, India, and Europe.

Family, Values, and Purpose

Born in Patna, Bihar and rooted in Southern California since 1998, my life bridges cultures, communities, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

My family is my foundation:

Spouse

Mitul B. Sinha

Director, Integrated Business Planning at
Blue Diamond Almonds

Sons

Vedant Sinha

 Juris Doctor (JD), University of Santa Clara, 3L

Vedansh Sinha

 Undergrad in Business & Finance at University of California Davis

We are empty nesters, having more flexibility to travel worldwide.

My purpose is simple: serve entrepreneurs, connect ecosystems, and turn ideas into global impact.

Value & Purpose Statement

Purpose

My purpose is to empower entrepreneurs by

  • Mentoring founders
  • Building strong startup communities
  • Creating platforms that help them launch, grow, and succeed.

Values

  • Integrity: I lead with honesty, fairness, and a commitment to doing what’s right for founders and the TiE community.
  • Transparency: Open communication and clear processes are the foundation of trust. I believe every stakeholder deserves clarity and inclusion.
  • Governance: Strong, accountable, and ethical governance is essential for TiE’s global growth. I advocate for systems that support all chapters and enable long-term success.

Publication

Education

  • Certificate program in HR, University of California Irvine (UCI), 2004 – 2005
  • MBA, LNMI 1993 – 1995 | Bachelors: Geology Hons. Patna Science College,
    1989 – 1991

As part of celebrating our global leadership, I put together an electronic/print brochure showcasing profiles of all TiE Chapter Presidents. Below is the “Know the TiE Leadership” edition we launched at TGS 2024 in Bangalore.
I’m working on the “Know the TiE Leadership” brochure edition that will be released in the 10th TGS in Jaipur

A Spirit of Service and Action

TiE is more than an organization, it is a global family. Together, we can:

I am Anshuman Sinha

With your support, we will write the next chapter of TiE's legacy—one of growth, innovation, and community.

For Trust. For Growth. For Global Impact.