Hyderabad’s startup ecosystem is stepping into 2026 with fresh energy. TiE Hyderabad, part of the globally respected TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) network that mentors founders, connects capital, and builds strong entrepreneurial communities, has announced new leadership to take its impact to the next level.
Over the years, TiE Hyderabad has played a key role in nurturing startups through structured mentoring, investor access, flagship summits, women-led initiatives, and founder-first programs, helping several young ventures scale, attract capital, and access global markets, strengthening the city’s innovation backbone and boosting Hyderabad’s position as a leading startup hub.
Taking this impact forward, Murali Kakarla, Founder & CEO of Innobox Systems, assumes charge for 2026, succeeding Rajesh Pagadala. A seasoned technocrat and entrepreneur with close to three decades of experience at global technology leaders including AMD and NVIDIA, Murali brings deep expertise in consumer electronics, wireless networking, and edge computing, along with a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Meanwhile, Ravi Chennupati, Managing Director of Ezone Security Solutions, has been elected Vice President. With over two decades of experience across technology, healthcare, and security sectors in India and overseas, Ravi is known for building execution-driven teams and mentoring early-stage startups with a focus on sustainable growth.
With a refreshed leadership team and a clear founder-first agenda, TiE Hyderabad is set to deepen mentoring support, expand global linkages, and elevate its programs in 2026, continuing its mission of empowering entrepreneurs and scaling ideas that matter.
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