Spotlight: Founders Meet Up (Dubai)
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βπ Meet. Connect. Build.
βA Day of Networking That Actually Works: Morning Connections, Evening Conversations.
βπ MORNING - 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM
βWarm up with a Virtual Speed Networking
βMeet 9 founders 1-on-1 in the morning. You'll walk into the evening meetup already knowing faces.
βπ² 15 founders will be randomly selected during the virtual session to pitch live on stage in the evening. (if you choose to pitch)
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βπΉ EVENING - 7:00 PM - 11:30PM
βIn-Person Meetup
βReconnect with morning matches and expand your network. The goal? Partners, collaborators, and warm investor intros.
ββ¨ The Spotlight: Watch the 15 selected founders pitch live. Rate them 1-10 and help reward the most promising founders.
βπ The Prizes: The Top 3 win free tickets to the next Spotlight plus a scholarship to Founder Institute (the world's largest accelerator):
β1st: Full Scholarship
β2nd: 50% Scholarship
β3rd: 25% Scholarship
(Note: Scholarships subject to due diligence)
βExtra Perks:
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WhatsApp Exclusive Access
Join a curated WhatsApp group. Itβs a space for quick collabs, intros, and momentum. Invite sent after RSVP.
βποΈ RSVP
βMorning virtual speed networking.
βEvening in-person meetup at Paramount Hotel Midtown.
βAccess to Dubaiβs most curated founder crowd.
βA community that gets things done.
βWelcome Drink + Popcorn.
βRegister now, spots vanish fast.
βFood & beverages can be purchased inside the venue.
βπ Dress Code:Β Smart casual.
π Parking: Free hotel valet parking - please validate your ticket.
βπ Can't make it?
βYour share could connect two people who truly need it.
βπ· FAQ
βDo I have to attend the virtual morning session if I'm interested only in the evening meetup?
Nope - but joining the morning makes the evening 10x better.
βCan I buy a spot at the door?
No chance - Spots go fast and are online-only.
βCan I bring a guest?
Definitely, yes - Share with them the event page as your guest need to sign up for a ticket too.
βCan I refund?
Ofcourse, but we pay the hotel 72 hours before the meetup, refunds are only possible up to that point.