Hire Smart: The Founder’s Playbook (Women’s Edition)

Still doing everything yourself — and hiring feels like a gamble?
Founders in Dubai hit the same wall: you can’t do it all anymore — but who do you hire first when budgets are tight? Instead of smart fractional support, we often chase “big titles”, miss red flags, and waste months fixing the wrong hire.

Thi is a step-by-step workshop to hire support that fits your stage, budget + UAE realities — without overhiring, overpaying, or hiring off gut feel.

1. “I’m drowning” → clear first hire
   When you’re doing ops, sales, delivery & admin, it’s hard to see what to hire first. You’ll turn overwhelm into a decision: who to hire now, what to delay, and what you can realistically afford.
2. “I need help” → role that actually removes workload
   Most founders hire a “generalist” and end up managing more. You’ll build a role brief with clear priorities and success criteria (6–12 months) so the hire takes work off your plate .
3. Budget anxiety → support model that fits your stage
   Full-time in Dubai can come with hidden commitments. You’ll choose the smartest option for your stage — freelance/fractional/full-time, UAE vs remote/hybrid — without overcommitting too early.
4. Interview confusion → high-signal decisions
   If interviews feel like small talk, you’ll miss red flags. You’ll learn a structured way to assess for real capability (not confidence), spot risks early, and avoid costly wrong-fit hires.
   

Date: Saturday, 7 March
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Upside Living by SRG, Business Bay
Format: In-person, hands-on workshop & live founder case review (bonus)

• Stage-first hiring clarity — decide when to hire based on revenue, business model, and bottlenecks (plus the 3 questions to ask before recruiting).
• Role structure & success criteria — define scope (expert advice vs hands-on ops vs BD) and set what “good” looks like in 6–12 months
• Contract choice in the UAE — pick the smartest support model and understand UAE realities (visa, medical cover, overhead readiness).
• Market snapshot & sourcing — UAE-based vs remote vs hybrid, where to look, and how not to compromise on quality.
• Interviewing for signal — STAR model, smarter questions, red flags, reference checks, and a clean probation structure.
• 🔥 Live founder scenario (bonus) — one real hiring case from the room, worked through step-by-step.

Talent Acquisition leader with Ex–Fortune 500 HR experience and founder of ACIOTA™.

A former Fortune 500 HR expert with experience across the Middle East and South Asia, Angelina has trained 200+ managers as a corporate trainer (10+ years) and supported 25+ leaders worldwide as a certified career coach. A Harvard graduate and cultural anthropologist, she also speaks on HR, employability, and the future of work — and advocates for practical, AI-enabled hiring that works in real businesses.

You’ll leave with:

✓ Next Hire Decision Map — who you need next, when, and what you can afford
✓ Role Brief & 6–12 month Success Scorecard
✓Contract Decision Guide (UAE realities)
✓ Talent Market Snapshot
✓ Interview Kit: high-signal questions & red-flag signals
✓ 90-Day Start Plan: onboarding, check-ins, references, probation rhythm

✓Networking: Connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs and professionals

✓Gain exclusive access to our community with over 100 entrepreneurs, future meetups, and events to continue your growth journey!

Spaces are limited for laser-focused feedback—secure your ticket today get a step-by-step system to define, source, assess, and hire support that fits your stage, budget, and UAE realities.

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📞 Call: 050-697-0092

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Info: A former Fortune 500 HR expert with experience across the Middle East and South Asia, Angelina has trained 200+ managers as a corporate trainer (10+ years) and supported 25+ leaders worldwide as a certified career coach. A Harvard graduate and cultural anthropologist, she also speaks on HR, employability, and the future of work — and advocates for practical, AI-enabled hiring that works in real businesses.

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