TiELINKS, making its debut today, is a unique initiative aimed at eliciting astute information and exchanging candid discussions on the global business landscape with some of the finest minds of our time. We are delighted to host this interactive forum for business and thought leaders to deliberate on topics such as innovation, socio-economic conditions, political trends and other areas that are impacting the future of entrepreneurship.

Amongst us today, you will find some familiar household names both from TiE's network as well as from the entrepreneurial community at large. We are also delighted to welcome other key thought leaders who are playing a vital role in shaping the business world. Some of our iconic Global Charter Members (GCMS) who are also with us will share some of their knowledge and experiences.

TiELINKS serves to further our efforts to foster entrepreneurship on a global basis. We expect that this unique gathering of business leaders will become an exclusive forum held on an annual basis. We hope that you find TiELINKS 2008 both thought provoking as well as stimulating.

Warm Regards,