TiE-NJ’s 2025 Gala and Awards a Resounding Success: A Night of Celebration, Innovation, and Leadership

North Brunswick Township, NJ — 
The TiE-NJ 2025 Gala and Awards was a sold-out success, bringing together a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and innovators to celebrate the achievements of New Jersey’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event, held on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at The Ashi , was a night to remember, as TiE-NJ recognized the extraordinary contributions of its members and showcased the power of human connection.

The gathering was welcomed by the Gala co-chairs, Neetu Randhawa and Priya Kartik. TiE-NJ President, Dr. Suresh Kumar, highlighting the growth and impact of TiE-NJ over the past year. "As we face the new frontier of AI, TiE-NJ has become a key player in New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem, and the future looks brighter than ever,” he said . 

The following award recipients were honored during the evening:

Excelsior Award: Jaswinder (Jassi) Chadha, Founder/CEO of Axtria

Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Jyoti Vazrani, President of Futran Solutions

Hall of Fame Award: Badri Nittor, Past President, TiE-NJ

Best SIG or Program Award: TiE NJ Nurture Program

GRIT Award: Ioanna Onasi, Founder of Dextego.com

The event featured insightful talks by from industry leaders like Teik Lim, President of NJIT, and a fireside chat between Welsely Mathews, CEO of ChooseNJ and Excelsior award winner, Jassi Chadha . Another highlight of the evening was the announcement of Diya Mathews as the first woman President of TiE-NJ, a historic moment for the chapter. 

TiE-NJ also encourages the continued expansion of its network and community. Members were invited to refer colleagues for Charter Membership to help strengthen the organization and provide valuable resources and opportunities for growth. Those interested in becoming Charter Members can learn more and refer their associates at nj.tie.org.

The TiE-NJ 2025 Gala was a remarkable event that underscored the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community. As TiE-NJ continues to grow and thrive, it remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, incubation, and investment.

About TiE-NJ
TiE-NJ is part of TiE Global, one of the largest networks of entrepreneurs in the world, with over 60 chapters across 14 countries. TiE-NJ fosters entrepreneurship by providing a platform for education, mentorship, networking, and investment opportunities. Since its inception in 2007, TiE-NJ has been at the forefront of New Jersey’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting the growth of high-impact startups and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Contact

Dr. Suresh U. Kumar
President, The Indus Entrepreneur-NJ Chapter; www.nj.tie.org
Ph: 1-646-250-5000; https://www.linkedin.com/in/drskumar/