

Dubai Startup Pitch & Mixer
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โ๐ Pitch. Connect. Build.
โA Day of Networking That Actually Works: Morning Connections, Evening Conversations.
โ๐ MORNING - 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM
โWarm up with a Virtual Speed Networking
โMeet 9 founders 1-on-1 in the morning. You'll walk into the evening meetup already knowing faces.
โ๐ฒ 10 founders will be randomly selected during the virtual session to pitch live on stage in the evening. (if you choose to pitch - For Tech Startups only)
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โ๐น EVENING - 7:00 PM - 11:30PM
โIn-Person Meetup
โReconnect with morning matches and expand your network. The goal? Partners, collaborators, and warm investor intros.
โโจ The Spotlight: Watch the 10 selected founders pitch live. Rate them 1-10 and help reward the most promising founders.
โ๐ The Prizes: The Top 3 win 3 months of 100% OFF our Squad membership! Youโll join a group of 10 other founders to tackle challenges and scale together.
Learn more: www.founderconnects.com
โ๐ SPECIAL FEATURE: Guest of the Month
โNadine Mezher @ NAWA & Sarwa - From Fintech to Fashion, $25M Raised with Sarwa.
โ๐ Emirates Women Award Winner & Arabian Business Young Achiever.
๐ฐ $26.5M raised for Sarwa across multiple rounds backed by Mubadala & KIPCO.
๐ Pioneering accessible, low-cost investing across the MENA region with AI-driven wealth tools.
This is your chance to meet Nadine and learn how to build category-defining companies from fintech to fashion in the Middle East.
โExtra Perks:
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WhatsApp Exclusive Access
Join a curated WhatsApp group. Itโs a space for quick collabs, intros, and momentum. Invite sent after RSVP.
โ๐๏ธ RSVP
โMorning virtual speed networking.
โEvening in-person meetup at Paramount Hotel Midtown.
โAccess to Dubaiโs most curated founder crowd.
โA community that gets things done.
โWelcome Drink + Popcorn.
โRegister now, spots vanish fast.
โFood & beverages can be purchased inside the venue.
โ๐ Dress Code:ย Smart casual.
๐ Parking: Free hotel valet parking - please validate your ticket.
โ๐ Can't make it?
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โ๐ท FAQ
โDo 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.
โCan I buy a spot at the door?
Spots go fast and are online-only.
โCan I bring a guest?
Definitely, yes - Share with them the event page as your guest need to sign up for a ticket too.
โCan I refund?
Ofcourse, but we pay the hotel 72 hours before the meetup, refunds are only possible up to that point.