Pitch Your Startup Idea to GCC Investors & Experts

Do you have a startup or a promising idea for a startup? Join this live, interactive online event to pitch your ideas to a panel of GCC startup investors and experts for valuable ratings and feedback—no formal pitch deck required. Even if you're not ready to pitch, you're welcome to attend and observe how industry experts evaluate and critique business concepts. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and improve your startup journey!

What You'll Learn:

• How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch.
• What investors are looking for in a startup pitch.
• If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas.

Featured Speakers:

• Dr. Hanan El Basha - Founder & CEO at The Business Doctor - A visionary leader and business strategist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in guiding SMEs and startups. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Maverika, focused on AI-driven enterprise solutions, and Managing Director of Founder Institute GCC. She is also the Founder & CEO of The Business Doctor and the Host of the Empowered to Grow Podcast. In addition, Dr. Hanan holds advisory roles at ScienceWerx, Loyal VC, and other startups, and mentors internationally.
• Carmen Mateos - Co-Director & Startup Mentor at Founder Institute GCC - A passionate hands on startup consultant with over 11 years of international experience. She helped entrepreneurs build networks, expand their thinking, and accelerate their business milestones using Business Model Design and Innovation Methodologies. She has experience working with different entities in Spain (Innovation & New Technologies), company formation in UAE, working with startups in Silicon Valley, and setting up a women only accelerator in the UAE.

Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.

❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/356747/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!