FOUNDERS INVESTORS CONNECT
Note: This a private event and upon invitation and approval only. To be attended by investors, founders, business owners, consultants, govt employees. Not suitable for Developers, Practioners or Students (kindly avoid please).
We are delighted to personally invite you to FOUNDERS INVESTORS CONNECT
This exclusive gathering will bring together prominent GCC investors, innovative AI companies, and thought leaders to foster collaboration and showcase opportunities within the regional tech and investment ecosystem.
If you are an AI investor, Founder or Expert kindly RSVP using the registration form below to secure your access to this event.
We look forward to welcoming you for an insightful evening of networking, collaboration, and opportunities.
Panel: “What Investors Truly Want — Inside the Mind of Today’s AI & Tech Investors”
Featuring Panelist:
~ Rayan Fouad Azab, MBA, Co-Founder & CEO of Thimsa & Chairman of Azab Advisory. Rayan is a Saudi entrepreneur & global
advisor who brings wealth of experience and expertise in fintech, investment and cross border trade across GCC and US Markets.
~ Eve Laws Co- founder & CEO of Maison IG a family office and strategic holding group. Eve is a strategic advisor, investor, and a multi exit entrepreneur having 2 decades of experience across UAE and UK markets.
~ Deepak Ahuja Co-Founder & CEO of iACCEL Gulf Business Incubator, launched in collaboration with Dubai SME. Deepak is a seasoned C-level leader with two decade career across the UAE & GCC banking and financial services sector, 18 year startup investment portfolio, shareholder in Venture Catalyst and India Accelerator.
Moderated by Mohammad Arshad Founder & CEO of Decoding Data Science
A fast, insight-rich discussion exploring:
What makes the UAE a magnet for AI & tech startups
What investors are excited about right now — and what’s no longer hot
How AI-first startups are being evaluated differently
The red flags, the green flags, and the frameworks shaping deal flow
What founders should do today to stand out in the UAE ecosystem
Exactly what investors look for in tech, market, and execution
And yes… we’re also flipping the script.
Get ready for our signature segment:
🔥 Reverse Pitch: Investors Take the Mic
Where investors pitch their thesis, their cheques, and what they’re actively hunting for — directly to founders.
This isn’t another passive panel.
It’s an actionable, founder-first, no-fluff conversation designed to spark opportunities, investments, and collaborations.
Who should attend?
💡 Early-stage & growth founders
💼 Angel investors, VCs, LPs
🤝 Ecosystem leaders and operators
🌍 Anyone building or backing the next wave of innovation in the UAE
*All event registrations are subject to review and approval.
Date/ Timing: Venue to be announced to approved participants only
Registration is mandatory.
Collect your name tag post arrival and Check-in.
Attendees without same will be declined access to entry to event.