About this Event
Founders Live is back for another Dubai event!
Join us for an incredible evening…
Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.
5 founders
99-second pitches
4 minutes of audience Q&A
YOUR VOTES decide the winner!
So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in UAE.
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Starring
as the City Leader ([email protected] )
and as Main Partners & Sponsors
Speakers
Karim Elemam | LinkedIn Profile
Sofia Pereira | LinkedIn Profile
Omar Saif | LinkedIn Profile
Yasemin Kaya | LinkedIn Profile
Competing Founders and Startups
Irmak Atabek | LinkedIn Profile
Ryan Hodgson | LinkedIn Profile
Clyde Rempillo | LinkedIn Profile
Luna Ghannam | LinkedIn Profile
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Location: MAKTABI - Business Center (DWTC) Dubai World, Sheikh Rashid Tower - 18th floor - Trade Center Second - Trade Centre 2 - Dubai
Agenda
11:00 am - Networking and Happy Hour
11:30 am - Opening Entertainment
12:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors, and Pitch Competition
01:30 pm - After-Party
Winners
The Founders Live winners package includes:
- with unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community
- Founders Live Booster Pack over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
- An appearance in the regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global livestream tournament
Our Partners & Sponsors
| Maktabi is a UAE-based flexible workspace platform that provides fully serviced offices, co-working spaces, and virtual office solutions tailored for entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. With modern facilities, prime locations, and customizable packages, Maktabi makes it easy for professionals to work, meet, and grow without the overhead of traditional office setups. Their services include meeting rooms, administrative support, business licensing assistance, and mail handling—offering a seamless experience for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the UAE.
| Virtuzone is a leading UAE company formation and business setup provider that helps entrepreneurs and companies establish their presence in Dubai and across the Emirates. Offering end-to-end services—from business licensing and visa processing to accounting, tax, and corporate support—Virtuzone simplifies the process of starting and managing a business in the region. With over a decade of experience and partnerships with major free zones, Virtuzone has empowered thousands of startups and international firms to launch and scale successfully in the UAE’s thriving business ecosystem.
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Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!
Share your story in a 99-second pitch video.
Prizes start at 250 votes.
Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament!
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Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking and Happy Hour
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Opening Entertainment
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
After-Party
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MAKTABI - Business Center (DWTC), 18th floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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