TIE Bhubaneswar Unveiled TIE Women

An initiative dedicated to nurturing and empowering women entrepreneurs across Odisha. Launched on 1 May 2026 at Hotel Lyfe, Bhubaneswar, the program aims to identify and support **100 Women Changemakers** who will shape the state’s entrepreneurial future. The launch was led by President Ayaskanta Mohanty, with the presence of TiE leaders including Debasish Patnaik, J. B. Pany, Tapan Kumar Mohanty, Sunil Taneja, and CA Rakesh Kumar Gupta. The event featured inspiring stories from women entrepreneurs including Smrutisree, Founder of Desiii by Smrutisree, and Ms. Sikata Das, Director of BMPS Takshila School, highlighting leadership, passion, and purpose. With participation from changemakers and TiE Bhubaneswar members, the initiative marks a significant step toward building an inclusive and impactful entrepreneurial ecosystem in Odisha.

TiE Bhubaneswar’s Co-Chair of Focused Verticals (DeepSphere), Mr. Abhijit Tripathy, brought valuable insights to the panel discussion on **“AI & Humanity: Innovation, Ethics, and Impact”** at **SANKALP 2.0**, organized by Electropreneur Park, a Centre of Entrepreneurship under STPI, Bhubaneswar. Held on 12 May 2026 at the grand Balkrishna Palace, Jeypore, Koraput, the session was moderated by Sh. Dipankar Rath of Odisha AI Cell. A prominent voice in Odisha’s AI ecosystem, Mr. Tripathy highlighted the importance of **sense and context at the heart of innovation**, while sharing perspectives on ethical AI, multilingual technology, and creating more inclusive digital solutions. His insights reflected TiE Bhubaneswar’s commitment to fostering responsible innovation and shaping the future of technology

TiE Bhubaneswar made a strong impact at **SANKALP 2.0**, the flagship entrepreneurship conclave organized by Electropreneur Park under STPI, Bhubaneswar. A key highlight was the panel discussion on **“Emerging Trends in Information Technology & Cybersecurity”**, featuring leading technology entrepreneurs and industry experts from Odisha. The session included insights from TiE Bhubaneswar leaders — Rupesh Kumar Meher, Founder of iSpyCyber Private Limited; Prabhat Sahoo, Co-Founder of ITPlusPoint Solutions Private Limited; Pravat Panda, Founder of Retrod; Manas Ranjan Behera, Founder of Promivis Private Limited; and Bibhu Prasad Dash, President of Solarix Technologies Inc. Moderated by Purabee Purnasha Mishra, the discussion explored cybersecurity, emerging technologies, digital innovation, and startup opportunities. TiE Bhubaneswar’s participation reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology-led growth across Odisha

A night that sparked dreams — the **TiE Bhubaneswar Startup Meetup**, held on 27 May 2026 at Hotel Crown, brought together 30 passionate entrepreneurs with ideas, ambition, and the courage to build. In collaboration with **Azpiro and Bookingjini**, the evening created a unique platform for founders to connect directly with investor Himanshu Goel, Founder of A Systems, who shared valuable perspectives and engaged deeply with the startup community. The Fireside Chat, moderated by former TiE Bhubaneswar Joint Secretary Sibasish Mishra, featured inspiring conversations on investment, innovation, and Odisha’s growing startup ecosystem, with insights from TiE Bhubaneswar President Ayaskanta Mohanty. The event was further strengthened by Prabhat Sahoo, Chair of the Funding Committee, Joint Secretary Abhitabya Pattanayak, and Executive Director Partha Sarathi Ghosh. The evening concluded with new possibilities, meaningful connections, and renewed belief in Odisha’s entrepreneurial journey

It delivered more than a session — it created a powerful learning experience for Odisha’s business leaders, focusing on growth, resilience, and strategy in a changing world. The masterclass on **“How to Grow Business in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) World”** was led by Mr. Aurijit Ganguli, Managing Director of Bizwin Solution Private Limited, who shared practical insights from years of building and scaling businesses. Held at Trident Academy of Technology, the session helped CXOs and B2B leaders explore strategies to navigate uncertainty, drive growth, and build future-ready organizations. Mr. Ganguli was felicitated by Shri Ayaskanta Mohanty, President of TiE Bhubaneswar, and Dr. Sakuntala Mahapatra, Dean of Engineering & Dean (R&D), Trident Group of Institutions. With Adit Jena as Co-Chair and the presence of Pravat Panda, Chair of Open MiC Connect, along with TiE leaders and founders, the event strengthened Odisha’s entrepreneurial ecosystem