The TiE Women Global Pitch Competition, held at the prestigious TiE Global Summit in Singapore, concluded with resounding success, shining a spotlight on innovation and empowerment. Organized by TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), the competition provided a crucial platform for female entrepreneurs, underscoring the importance of diversity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial landscape.
The TiE Women program showcased a diverse array of innovative business ideas and ventures led by exceptional women entrepreneurs from around the globe. With over 1600 applications from 62 countries, the event highlighted the impactful strides made by women in the entrepreneurial sphere. A total of 39 finalists competed across different tracks for equity-free prize money of up to $50,000.
The competition featured an impressive lineup of female-led startups presenting groundbreaking concepts spanning various industries, including technology, healthcare, sustainability, and more. Participants demonstrated exceptional creativity, resilience, and determination, captivating both the audience and judges with their pitches.
Asha Jadeja, founder of the Jadeja Motwani Foundation and platinum sponsor of the TiE Women program, shared her enthusiasm about the competition, stating, “I am delighted that top women entrepreneurs from the global south now have this powerful international platform created by Motwani Jadeja Foundation and TiE Global.”
The esteemed panel of 23 judges, spread across different tracks, rigorously evaluated the pitches based on innovation, market potential, scalability, and impact, making the selection process insightful and thorough.
Askhita Sachdeva, Co-Founder of Trestle Labs and the winner of this year’s competition, expressed her gratitude, saying, “It’s an honor to win the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition 2023. It’s not just about the win, but what went behind and what lies ahead. TiE Women Global Pitch Competition 2023 indeed has been a life-changing experience.”
TiE Tampa finalist Shama Rathi, the first runner-up, expressed her excitement, stating, “Feels amazing to be surrounded by so many brilliant ideas and innovation across sectors.”
Wafa Alobaidat, Founder and CEO of Playbook from TiE Dubai – Saudi Arabia, pitched virtually and stood as the second runner-up. She shared her thoughts, saying, “Winning the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition 2023 is an honor. Grateful for the journey from chapter finals to victory. Excited for what lies ahead!”
