⚡ UAE Startups Speed Networking

​🔒 ONLY FOR FOUNDERS: Approval requires proof you’re actively building a startup. (LinkedIn/website on Registration).

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​Click 👉 These smart startups are powering the UAE's biggest virtual startup networking event. Click to see who's backing this movement and join the list.

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​Speed Networking for Startup Builders.
Join us and turn minutes into momentum. 🚀

​Connect with fellow founders in a high-energy, collaboration-driven speed networking format. This isn’t just about swapping business cards - it’s about sparking actionable partnerships to accelerate your startup. Walk away with co-creators, beta testers, cross-promoters, or even your next intro to investors.

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⏰ 60 Minutes | Virtual Speed Networking for Startup Builders

1. ​Kickoff & Mindset (5 mins)

   • ​Ground rules + collaboration-focused mindset: “How can we help each other grow?”

2. ​Speed Networking Rounds (50 mins)

   • ​10 x 5-Minute Sessions: Rotate through breakout rooms (2 founders per room).

   • ​Focus: “What do you need? What can you offer?” Share:

     • ​Your startup’s stage (pre-seed, MVP, scaling, etc.) and immediate goals.

     • ​1 Specific Ask (e.g., “Need a fractional CMO,” “Seeking SaaS beta users”).

     • ​1 Specific Offer (e.g., “Can offer HR tech discounts,” “Open to co-host a podcast”).

3. ​Wrap-Up & Commitments (5 mins)

   • ​Share LinkedIn profiles + 1 concrete action item per participant (e.g., “Demo swap by Friday,” “Intro to my CTO”).

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​✅ Camera ON: Build trust face-to-face.
✅ Prep Your “Give & Get” Pitch: No rambling - stick to your asks/offers.
🚫 No Selling: Focus on mutual wins, not sales pitches.
🔁 Follow Up or Flop: Connect with partners on LinkedIn post-event to take your conversation further.

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​💡 Why Founders Love Speed Collab

​“Found a co-founder for my side project!”
“Launched a cross-promotion campaign with 3 startups in one hour!”

​✨ Turn 5 Minutes Into a Partnership: This isn’t networking - it’s actionable collab-building.

​Ready to Join?
To ensure quality connections, founders must submit proof of active startup (LinkedIn/website) on registration.

​Organizer: www.founderconnects.com