INDIA New England News Releases Video Interview on TYE Program’s Mission, History, and Opportunities for High School Students
Adam Carter and Shyani Patel discuss how TiE Young Entrepreneurs helps students develop business, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills through hands-on startup experiences.
BOSTON, MA — INDIA New England News has released a video interview featuring Adam Carter, Director of Programming for the TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) program, and Shyani Patel, TYE Alumni Co-Director, who discuss the program’s history, mission, and the opportunities it provides for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
To watch the full interview, please click here.
The conversation offers parents, students, and educators an inside look at TYE, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship program that introduces high school students to the fundamentals of business creation, innovation, leadership, and teamwork.
During the interview, Carter and Patel explain how TYE was created to foster entrepreneurial thinking among young people and provide them with practical experiences that complement traditional classroom learning. Through mentorship, workshops, team projects, and startup development exercises, students gain firsthand exposure to the entrepreneurial process.
TYE focuses on helping students build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and learn how to transform ideas into viable business concepts. Participants work closely with entrepreneurs, startup founders, venture capitalists, and educators who share real-world insights and guidance throughout the program.
The program’s curriculum is designed to provide hands-on training in areas such as opportunity identification, market research, product development, business planning, pitching, and teamwork. Students apply what they learn by collaborating with peers and ultimately presenting their startup ideas in a competitive pitch event.
Carter and Patel also discuss the value of the TYE alumni network and how former participants continue to benefit from the relationships, mentorship, and entrepreneurial mindset developed through the program.
Among the opportunities highlighted in the interview is the upcoming TYE Entrepreneurship Academy, which will run from October 2026 through May 2027 and is open to rising 9th through 12th grade students. The academy offers a structured environment where students can explore entrepreneurship while building leadership and communication skills that will serve them well in college and future careers.
The interview illustrates how TYE continues to provide ambitious young people with a unique platform to learn from experienced business professionals, work on real-world challenges, and develop the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly innovation-driven economy.
Students and families interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to watch the full interview and explore the opportunities available through TYE.
