Tendrel is a global association of systems entrepreneurs dedicated to increasing social impact and transforming the systems perpetuating social issues. Derived from Tibetan, Tendrel means "interdependence." Tendrel operates through networks of members, local forums of up to 10 members led by a champion, and chapters that facilitate forums, events, advocacy and support in a region. Chapters oversee forums and are governed by officers focusing on networking, finance, education, advocacy, and membership.

9. Tendrel is a global professional association for systems
entrepreneurs at many stages – or entrepreneurs dedicated not
only to increasing their organization’s social impact, but also to
transforming the systems that perpetuate the social issues they
are trying to solve.
Derived from Tibetan, Tendrel means “interdependence,” or the
idea that all phenomena exist because of dependent relationship
with other phenomena.

10. Levels of Tendrel Structure
NETWORKS
The global community of
entrepreneurs
• A planned IT platform will
provide a space for members to
connect within and across
chapters, sign-up for events and
forums, access tailored
information & deals
• Creating thematic connections
and discussions through a
marketplace that enables
members to collaborate and
exchange
FORUMS
Core unit of Tendrel at the local level
• Up to 10 members are led by a
champion, and when the Forum
starts, it is led by a moderator
• 2 recommendations and an
application are required for
members to apply to join Tendrel
• Inspire collective learning through
support + sharing challenges &
opportunities
CHAPTERS
Education, events, advocacy,
organizational + technical support for
Forums
• Facilitate up to 10 regional forums
• Arrange educational and networking
events for members + families
• Drive local advocacy for the field of
entrepreneurship
• Chapter governance includes:
— Chapter Chair
— Networking Officer
— Financial Officer
— Educational Officer
— Advocacy / Systems Change Officer
— Forum Officer
— Membership Officer

11. San Francisco
Mexico City
Chiapas
Washington D.C.
Boston
London
New York
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
DurbanCape
Town
Johannesburg
Mumbai
Oakland
KEY
7 Existing forums
4 Launching next
six months
Assessing for
roll out
Asuncion
Dublin
Tendrel’s Forum Locations
Palo Alto