TiE membership is open to individuals and professionals with an interest in entrepreneurship, either in a start-up context or within a larger company. A person can become a member by applying and paying the dues, which is RM200 annual subscription. The primary benefit of membership is networking with other entrepreneurs and professionals. Members can establish relationships that can provide them mentorship, connections to mainstream professionals, advice, especially with respect to business planning and financing strategies, and, in some cases, access to capital. Additional benefits are member only events that are held regularly. However, TiE, as a non-profit organization, does not engage in venture capital investments

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CHARTER MEMBER
Charter Members are successful veteran entrepreneurs, corporate executives and senior professionals who have reached a stage in their professional life when they are ready, willing and able to contribute to fellow members. Charter membership is by invitation only, and subject to a due process prescribed in the TiE bye-laws. Charter members pay significantly higher annual dues than members do, and help underwrite TiE operations. They also participate in the leadership and management of TiE. Charter members benefit by networking with each other and derive satisfaction by helping budding entrepreneurs. They also get opportunities to participate in start-ups in many ways.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Associate Members are entrepreneurs and professionals and students with an interest in entrepreneurship, either in a start-up context or within a larger company. They represent a diverse set of industries, including software and information technologies, biotech, financial and other services. Membership is open with the payment of annual dues.

STUDENT MEMBER
Students currently enrolled at area Colleges and Universities with an interest in entrepreneurship