TiE Southern California was founded to inspire, foster and support entrepreneurship in Southern California. Anyone starting or running a business and anyone working with an entrepreneur or in an entrepreneurial company find immense value in the educational, networking and partnership opportunities available through TiE. Professionals and students working at startups, working with startups or seeking to learn from other entrepreneurs will gain access to invaluable educational, networking and partnership opportunities through TiE.

TiE was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. There are currently more than 11,000 members and over 2,500 charter members in 53 chapters across 12 countries. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.

The Council exists to foster and support the entrepreneurial spirit within the software and IT industry in San Diego, by providing an organized forum for the exchange of ideas, sharing of resources, and promotion of industry goals. The Council's objectives include fostering communications and networking opportunities among its members, creating and maintaining a link between the software industry and local educational institutions, and promoting a mutually beneficial dialog between San Diego's software industry and local government. These objectives are accomplished through events, presentations, roundtables, and committees organized and sponsored by the Council.

The Tech Coast Angels operates throughout Southern California and is organized into five regional networks: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara / Westlake Village and the Inland Empire. Each member is affiliated with the network that covers his or her office or residence.