How to supercharge your business

​Starting a business is one thing. Building one that actually works is another.

​Join us at Kairos, Al Quoz for an honest, practical panel bringing together founders, business experts and industry voices to unpack what it really takes to build and grow a business in the UAE.

​Hosted by Emilie Hill, Co-founder of PR agency, Context Studio and former Group Editor of Time Out Dubai, the conversation will cover everything from setting up your business and managing the financial side, to building confidence, creating a personal brand, knowing when to hire and navigating the realities of running a business day to day.

​On the panel

​Dr Katherine Iscoe, Dubai-based Keynote Speaker and Author
Former tech CEO, board member, speaker and mentor, Katherine will explore the mindset behind building a business, including confidence, resilience and learning to back yourself as a founder.

​Abigail Mills, Founder of Rose & Thistle Social
With experience working with 100+ businesses, including Soho House and brands across beauty, real estate, healthcare, sport and lifestyle, Abigail will share how founders can use social media and personal branding to create genuine business growth.

​Isobel Perl, Founder & Business Coach
Having launched her business in the UK six years ago and recently moved to Dubai, Isobel will share her experience of growing a business, scaling sustainably and knowing when it is the right time to start hiring.

​Shiraz Sarwar, Founder of Kairos
As the founder of our host venue, Shiraz brings first-hand experience of building a venue-based business, from setting up and operations to the everyday realities and challenges of running a physical space.

​Your ticket includes:

​- Coffee + pastry at Kairos
- A curated goodie bag to take home
- A special gift from WIO Business
- An honest panel discussion with four industry experts
- The opportunity to meet fellow founders, entrepreneurs and business owners

​Come with questions, leave with practical ideas, new connections and a little more confidence in your next move.