Founders Meet-Up | B2B Networking | Startup Pitch & Mixer

Meet founders in the morning, build real partnerships by night. Curated networking, live startup pitches, and a founder-first community.

Founders Meet-Up | B2B Networking | Startup Pitch & Mixer

7.00 PM - 11.30 PM

By - Founders Connect

​Founder Connects is the essential, experience-driven community for startup founders in the UAE, dedicated to forging genuine peer-to-peer relationships and sparking powerful collaborations. It organizes high-value, curated events and meetups - such as the "Spotlight" - that are strategically designed to move beyond traditional, surface-level networking. Thereby accelerating their journey toward collective and individual startup success within the dynamic UAE ecosystem.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Startup founders (early-stage to growth)
• Entrepreneurs & business owners

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SPECIAL FEATURE: Guest of the Month

​Nadine Mezher @ NAWA & Sarwa - From Fintech to Fashion, $25M Raised with Sarwa.

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C O S T ?

46 $ ; Regular

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PURPOSE

To create a high-signal networking experience where founders don’t just exchange cards—but build real relationships, discover collaborators, and unlock warm investor introductions through structured, meaningful interactions.

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FORMAT

A full-day networking experience that actually works.

🌐 Morning | 11:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Virtual Speed Networking
• 9 curated 1-on-1 founder meetings
• 15 founders selected to pitch live in the evening (optional)

🍹 Evening | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

In-Person Meetup | Paramount Hotel Midtown
• Reconnect, network, collaborate
• Meet founders, partners & investors

✨ Spotlight & Prizes

• 15 live founder pitches
• Top 3 win Founder Institute scholarships
(100% | 50% | 25%)

🎟️ RSVP Includes

• Morning virtual + evening in-person access
• Curated founder community
• Welcome drink & popcorn

👔 Smart casual | 🚗 Free valet parking

Register fast — limited spots.

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F&Bs

Welcome drink & popcorn included. Additional food and beverages available for purchase at the venue.

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LOCATION

Paramount Hotel Midtown, Dubai

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PARKING

Free Valet Parking

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QUESTIONS?

+971 55 252 5078 (Ridhi - WhatsApp Only)

+971 54 730 6264 (Pallavi - Call Only)

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