Spotlight: Founders Meet Up (Dubai)
🚀 Meet. Connect. Build.
A Day of Networking That Actually Works: Morning Connections, Evening Conversations.
Because this isn’t another stiff, “exchange-a-business-card-and-leave” kind of meetup.
It’s real conversations with people who get the founder journey.
✅ Break the ice virtually, then meetup in-person
✅ Build familiarity before you meet in person
✅ Get a shot at the mic to pitch your startup
🌐 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM
Virtual Speed Networking
Start your day meeting founders one-on-one, virtually. By evening, you’ll already know familiar faces - no awkward hellos.
🍹 7:00 PM - 11:30PM
In-Person Meetup
Reconnect with founders you met in the morning and meet new ones.
✨ Spotlight Moment:
In the in-person session, 15 randomly selected founders will grab the mic for a 1-minute pitch.
🎟️ RSVP
Morning virtual speed networking.
Evening in-person meetup at Paramount Hotel Midtown.
Canapés + 1 Paramount Signature beverage.
Access to Dubai’s most curated founder & investor crowd.
Register now, spots vanish fast.
More food & beverages can be purchased inside the venue.
👔 Dress Code: Smart casual.
🚗 Parking: Free hotel valet parking - please validate your ticket.
“Met someone who became a mentor to me”
“Connected with a potential CTO, let's see”
“Didn’t think I’d get clients, but I did!”
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🔷 FAQ
Do 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.
Can I buy a spot at the door?
No chance - Spots go fast and are online-only.
Can I bring a guest?
Definitely, yes - Share with them the event page as your guest need to sign up too.
Can I refund?
Ofcourse, but we pay the hotel 72 hours before the meetup, refunds are only possible up to that point.