Spotlight: Dubai Startup Pitch & Mixer

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Spotlight

Pitch. Connect. Build.

A day of networking that actually works: Morning Connections, Evening Conversations.

What's included:

✅ Morning Virtual Speed Networking (meet 9 founders 1-on-1)

✅ Evening In-person meetup

✅ Chance to pitch live on stage (10 selected at random)

✅ Founders-Only WhatsApp Group

✅ Welcome Drink + Popcorn

🌐 MORNING - 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM
Warm up with virtual speed networking. Meet 9 founders 1-on-1 in the morning and walk into the evening meetup already knowing faces.

🎲 10 founders will be randomly selected during the virtual session to pitch live on stage in the evening (for Tech Startups only).

🍹 EVENING - 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
In-person meetup. Reconnect with morning matches and expand your network. The goal? Partners, collaborators, and warm investor intros.

✨ The Spotlight: Watch the 10 selected founders pitch live. Rate them 1-10 and help reward the most promising founders.

🏆 The Prizes: The top winner will receive 3 months of 100% OFF our Residency membership! Join a group of 10 other founders to tackle challenges and scale together. Learn more: Residency

🎟️ RSVP:
Attend morning virtual speed networking and the evening in-person meetup at Paramount Hotel Midtown. Access to Dubai’s most curated founder crowd and a community that gets things done.
Welcome Drink + Popcorn included!

👔 Dress Code: Smart casual.
🚗 Parking: Free hotel valet parking - please validate your ticket.

💔 Can't make it?
Your share could connect two people who truly need it.

🔷 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?
  Yes, you can buy the "Same Day" ticket.
• Can I bring a guest?
  Definitely! Just share the event page with your guest so they can sign up for a ticket too.
• Can I get a refund?
  Of course, but we pay the hotel 72 hours before the meetup, so refunds are only possible up to that point.