Murali Kakarla Takes Helm at TiE Hyderabad

Murali Kakarla, the Founder and CEO of Innobox Systems, has officially assumed the role of President for TiE Hyderabad, commencing in 2026. He takes over the leadership position from Rajesh Pagadala, marking a new era for the global entrepreneurial network's local chapter. Kakarla brings extensive experience from engineering leadership roles at major tech firms.

Joining Kakarla in the new leadership team is Ravi Chennupati, Managing Director of Ezone Security Solutions, who has been appointed as the Vice President. Chennupati's background includes over two decades of scaling organizations across technology and healthcare sectors in multiple countries. Together, they are poised to guide TiE Hyderabad's strategic direction.

Kakarla has outlined his vision for 2026, emphasizing a focus on making TiE Hyderabad an 'Entrepreneur-First Chapter.' His agenda includes significantly boosting mentoring support and expanding scale-up opportunities for entrepreneurs through targeted programs and initiatives. The announcement also introduced the full board for the upcoming term, comprising several prominent figures in the business community.