On behalf of the entire TILE team, welcome to the 2021 TILE manual. This will be your guide as you embark on this new, exciting journey. Everything you need to start and operate a TILE chapter is in here.
TILE is the world’s largest conversation series. By starting a TILE chapter, you join a community that is passionate about shaping the next generation of innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs. It’s an educational revolution like no other—join us in helping break down barriers to entry.
Conversations with innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs are inaccessible for the students that need them the most. They’re too expensive, too selective, or simply unsuitable for youth. But what if every student had access to free, live, participatory conversations with the luminaries they look up to?
TILE makes conversations with leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs accessible to everyone.
Working with passionate individuals like you, we organize free conversation series that bring together local teens and a notable speaker for monthly, hour-long conversations. Speakers at TILE events have included everyone from CEOs of international companies to world-renowned social justice advocates, cutting-edge startup founders, celebrated authors, and even an Olympic Gold Medalist.
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TILE stands for Talks on Innovation, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. We’re a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Started by high school students from Portland, Oregon, TILE aims to create live experiences that bring communities together and make important insights in innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship more accessible to everyone. TILE is a worldwide network of independent student-run chapters, each of which put on Talks in their area using the TILE manual and platform.
TILE’s EIN/Tax ID number is 81-3620988. This number can be used to secure non-profit benefits (such as donated event space) for your TILE chapter. TILE’s federal trademark is 87/273,748.
TILE is responsible for a few things.
First, we provide all the resources you need! Check them out in the TILE Google Drive folder.
Second, we provide the framework outlined in this document. The TILE model has been tested and fine-tuned over hundreds of events across the globe, and is designed to streamline the process of organizing and operating a conversation series. We update this document on a regular basis.
Third, we are always here to help at [email protected]. Reach out if you ever have a question or need guidance, and we’ll get back to you soon. Our support team is experienced and extremely knowledgeable.
Your chapter is also responsible for a few things. Each chapter should have a core team of at least three people: