About this Event
Founders Meet-Up | B2B Networking | Startup Pitch & Mixer
7.00 PM - 11.30 PM
By - Founders Connect
Founder Connects is the essential, experience-driven community for startup founders in the UAE, dedicated to forging genuine peer-to-peer relationships and sparking powerful collaborations. It organizes high-value, curated events and meetups - such as the "Spotlight" - that are strategically designed to move beyond traditional, surface-level networking. Thereby accelerating their journey toward collective and individual startup success within the dynamic UAE ecosystem.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Startup founders (early-stage to growth)
• Entrepreneurs & business owners
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Guest of the Month
Nadine Mezher @ NAWA & Sarwa - From Fintech to Fashion, $25M Raised with Sarwa.
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C O S T ?
50 $ ; Regular
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PURPOSE
To create a high-signal networking experience where founders don’t just exchange cards—but build real relationships, discover collaborators, and unlock warm investor introductions through structured, meaningful interactions.
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FORMAT
A full-day networking experience that actually works.
🌐 Morning | 11:30 AM – 12:40 PM
Virtual Speed Networking
• 9 curated 1-on-1 founder meetings
• 15 founders selected to pitch live in the evening (optional)
🍹 Evening | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
In-Person Meetup | Paramount Hotel Midtown
• Reconnect, network, collaborate
• Meet founders, partners & investors
✨ Spotlight & Prizes
• 15 live founder pitches
• Top 3 win Founder Institute scholarships
(100% | 50% | 25%)
🎟️ RSVP Includes
• Morning virtual + evening in-person access
• Curated founder community
• Welcome drink & popcorn
👔 Smart casual | 🚗 Free valet parking
Register fast — limited spots.
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F&Bs
Welcome drink & popcorn included. Additional food and beverages available for purchase at the venue.
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LOCATION
Paramount Hotel Midtown, Dubai
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PARKING
Free Valet Parking
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QUESTIONS?
+971547174965 Sumit - Whats App Only
+971 54 730 6264 (Pallavi - Call Only)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Paramount Hotel Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
USD 0.00 to USD 55.20
