1. Introduction to Charter Members
At FCC, HK on 5th January 2012
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2.  What is TiE?
 Global Presence
 Why (not yet) Hong Kong?
 Sectors in HK
 Establishing TiE & Chapter Formation
 Competitor Clubs
 Next Steps
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3. • The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)
Organization • Founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful
entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals
• To foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring,
Mission networking, and education. TiE’s focus is on generating and
nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.
• Host a wide range of programs, events catering to various
industry verticals,
 Speaker events with Industry leaders
Goals  Opportunity to connect & meet leaders, mentors and partners in the
business
 Host educational events
*** Fostering Entrepreneurship Globally ***
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4. India
Tokyo
There are currently 13,000 members, including over 2,500 Singap
Malays
charter members in 57 chapters across 14 countries Austra
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5.  Largest Growing region globally (HK Population 7,108,000)
 Within 5 years, Asia’s economy will account for more than 1/3 OF GLOBAL OUTPUT and be comparable in size to the economies of
the US and Europe
 Steady and rising Employment - unemployment dropped to 3.2% last qtr
 Diverse International community
 Gateway to China
 Asian regions that have TiE Chapters :
 Tokyo, Singapore, Malaysia, India & Australia
 Asia’s international business, trade and financial hub
 >3,600 overseas companies based their regional operations in Hong Kong
 “Traditional free market economic policy” promoting entrepreneurship
 Ranked as the World’s freest Economy for 14 years in row by The Heritage Foundation & Wall Street Jounal
 Under the "One Country, Two Systems" concept, Hong Kong has retained its free market, international pro-business environment
and common law system.
 Average GDP growth year by year at 4.3-5.3%
 HK see 5.9% increase in foreign companies operation
 Low taxation for Companies
 minimal tax burden on companies and individuals. company profits tax is 16.5.
 Easier to do Business
 Between January 2008 and January 2011, national and local governments carried out 48 reforms aimed at making it easier to start a
business.
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6. Market Access By
 Building & Engineering
 Commercial Property
Sponsorships
 Residential Property
 Financial Services
 Food & Beverage
 Healthcare University’s
 Hotels & Tourism
 Technology TiE
 Leisure & Entertainment Charter
 Manufacturing Speakers Members
 Markets & Investing
 Media & Marketing
 Retail
Workshops
 Shipping & Marine
 Telecom & Internet
 Transport & Logistics
 Utilities Events
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7. Fundamentals of TiE
Charter Members (CMs)are TiE CMs are successful Build Chapter through revenues
the engines of a TiE individuals, who believe in from membership, events,
Chapter (Contribute fee) & the mission of sponsors. Generate revenues
pay fee to TiE Global entrepreneurship thru innovative services
TiE Local Chapter & CM’s
Founding Fee Structure Establish TiE
A minimum Attend TiE
Chapter funds initial Documents,
of 15 CM’s events &
President, operating recruitment,
Required -> Identify
Team and expenses. governance,
Aim 20-25 potential
Charter CM’s & Annual
Core team sponsors
Member Member fee’s Reports
CM’s Are the Lifeblood of the Chapter
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8. Requirements Launch Event
 Pre-Launch Report  Approval
- Describes the ecosystem, - by the Global Board of Trustees (BOT) &
- Bios of at least active 20 CMs presence of a BOT at event
- Annual Plan (for 12 months with post
launch activities) & projected 3yr fins  Guest Speakers
 Entity & Documentation  Partners & Sponsors
- Memorandum of Agreement & Bye-laws
- Registration Certificate: as not for profit Post Launch
organization with Chapter Name
- Chapter Affiliation Agreement/TiE Global  Chapter Website
 Brand Center & Resource Center
 Bank Account
 Events Planning
 Infrastructure & logistics  Sponsor & Membership Drive
 Interface with TiE Global
 Staff
- Executive Director  Best Practices
- Members & Volunteers  Good Governance and Goal Setting
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9. Fee Structure
- Started in 2005
TEN - Support model for sharing of experiences and applied skills;
networking opportunities; aim to provide global strategic Starting Business Annual HKD 300
The Entrepreneurs relationships, innovative solutions from TEN Youth (18-25) Annual HKD 150
Network - joining the Executive committee or becoming a Sub-
committee member
HK Investment - Connecting Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors
4 types of rates/membership HKD
1) Std - $999, (4-5 Contacts)
Network - Proposal -> Send to investors -> Interest -> connect
- Membership Ranges from contact details, approvals, contact
2) Express -$1499 (7-8 contacts)
(Angel Investor) guarantee, advertising, uploading to global exposure…
3) Express + $1999 (9-10contact)
4) Global Express + $2499 (15+)
Joining fee of HK$500 1st Yr PLUS:
- Founded in 2002
TEC - Provide existing and would-be Entrepreneurs with a regular
HK$500 for Students
HK$1,000 founders & Biz owners
The Entrepreneurs monthly forum for intellectual exchange and networking
HK$2,000 for those who aren't
opportunities
Club - Sponsorship (Platinum HKD2500pm/Gold HKD1500pm)
founders and owners in a private
business [Annually]
- Started in 2010 with
(SIC) HK Social SIC invests in social enterprises driven by clearly defined
missions for creating positive social or environmental impact
Investors Club primarily in Hong Kong, through sustainable and market-
oriented operation models
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10. Fee Structure
- Started Oct 2009
StartupsHK.com -
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Open Angel Forum for Technology related start-ups
For Angel investors to choose and fund creative start-ups No membership fee’s advertised
- Promotes events, funding, advise, help & Obtain sponsors
- Founded in March 2008, (inc in 2008) Fellows – free
HK Social - To create and sustain a civic movement of social Life Members – HK$500 for life
entrepreneurship, Dedicating to promoting and supporting Ordinary Members – HK$300 for
Entrepreneurship the development of social entrepreneurship. the first three years, thereafter HK
Forum (HKSEF) - Generate income by member fees, income, Matching grants, $100 per annum
Donations Student Member – HK$50 per year
- Department for Foreign Direct Investment, supporting
Invest HK overseas businesses to set up and expand in Hong Kong Funded by Govt of HK
- Provide free advice and customized services
Angels Den HK– - Business Funding Clinics to propose business idea
Angel Investment - Access to 3000+ Angels N/A
- UK based Company
(Linked in Group)
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11. Fee Structure
(YPO) Young - Started in HK in 1976
- Global Org, with18,000 chief execs in 100 countries
- Age req < 45 yrs
- Executives with corp complexity
Presidents - Aim to create better leaders through education and idea
exchange. Alliances with top learning institutions, and
& Personal Attributes
Organization specialized Networks to enhance their business community
- Events all private
- Has YPO in China, Shanghai, Beijing, Australia
(YEO) Young
Entrepreneurs' - Hosts events and speakers
N/A
- Privy to HBS
Organization,
Harvard Biz School
- Angel.britcham.com
Britcham = HK$ 10,000 pa
- Amcham - Entrepreneurs/SME Committee
Chambers of - Indian Chamber of Commerce
Amcham = TBD
Indcham = TBD
Commerce - Auscham
Auscham = TBD
- etc
- Need further details on:
- Youth Business Hong Kong (YBHK)
Others…? - (YXO) Young Executive Organization TBD
- YouthGov.HK
TiE – Only Globally Aligned, Open Forum Network
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12. Step 1 :
List of CM’s and Bio’s
Delegation of Activities [NFP, Documents etc]
Introduction of new members
Step 2 :
Present to TiE Global
i. Case for a HK chapter
ii. Incorporation & Byelaws
iii. List of founding CMs with bios
iv. Business plan
Obtain Approval- March 2012 global committee meeting
Step 3 :
Plan Launch
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