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**Registration: [https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-dubai-presents-the-ai-operating-system-for-founders-featuring-nidhima-kohli-the-ai-accelerator/](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-dubai-presents-the-ai-operating-system-for-founders-featuring-nidhima-kohli-the-ai-accelerator/)** ​Inside this free workshop, you’ll learn how to: ​ **Set up AI teammates** the right way - with GPTs that work *with* your business, not against it ​ **Build your first custom GPT** \- step\-by\-step\, no tech skills needed ​ **Feed it the right inputs** \- so it sounds like you\, follows your workflows\, and drives real results ​ **Deploy AI like a team**, not random hacks - with role-based systems, not one-off prompts ​ **Use GPTs across your business** \- for content\, sales\, customer support\, data analysis\, and more ​ **Save 30+ hours a week** and thousands in payroll - by automating high-drain tasks ​ **Spot your biggest time sucks** \- and learn exactly which roles to “hire” with AI first ​ **Watch a live GPT demo** \- see a real example running in a business context ​ **Leave with a blueprint** \- so you know what to build first to unlock growth\, traction\, and freedom ​ **ABOUT THE FACILITATOR** **​[Nidhima Kohli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhimakohli/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhimakohli/)is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and AI strategist who has been building and scaling businesses globally for over 20 years. She founded one of the first AI-driven beauty platforms, serving over 32M users, and later launched an AI SaaS company that sold into multinational corporations. As a former VC, she raised and managed a $250M AI & Sustainable Fashion fund, investing in and mentoring 100+ startups through top accelerators like Techstars, AstroLabs, and Playbook. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Financial Times, Fast Company, Inc, The Guardian, Harpers Bazaar and Vogue, and she was named one of the Top 40 People in AI in the GCC by Inc Magazine.​ Nidhima brings a rare mix of real-world founder grit and high-level strategic expertise. She has lived the chaos of doing everything solo, burned out twice, and learned firsthand the power of systems and AI to scale sustainably. Today, through her global accelerator, [The AI Accelerator,](https://www.theaiaccelerator.co/) she helps early-stage founders and solopreneurs cut through noise, harness AI, and build lean, profitable businesses without overwhelm. Her mission is simple: to show founders how to replace busywork with AI-powered growth systems and reclaim their freedom while scaling smarter. ​**NOTES:** **1\. Due to the observance of The Holy Month of Ramadan in February\, the workshop is scheduled post Iftar\.** **2.** **The Dubai workshop venue details will be shared only with registered participants, 2–3 days prior to the workshop.**

**Meetup Event Downtown Chapter)** **️ Title:** *Dubai Syndicate · Downtown Chapter (Free Entry)* RSVP https://wa.me/971557133786?text=Hello%20Sir%2FMam%2C%20I%20am%20%5BYour%20Name%5D%2C%20Owner%2FDecision%20Maker%20of%20%5BYour%20Company%5D.%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20Dubai%20Syndicate%20to%20network%20with%20other%20business%20owners%2C%20share%20leads%20and%20references%2C%20and%20help%20one%20another%C2%A0grow%C2%A0together. www.dubaisyndicate.ae ** When & Where** ⏰ **Time:** **5:00 PM – 7:00 PM** *( doors open **4:30 PM** — check-in & early intros)* **Venue:** Al Murooj Complex - opp. Dubai Mall - Trade Center Second - Downtown Dubai - Dubai ️ **Google Maps:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/45G4RAxS67ASQtrr5 ** Who:** Entrepreneurs • Investors • Deal-makers • Service Providers **✨ Why come ):** ✅ **Real intros, not speed networking** — you’ll leave **knowing everyone** in the room. **Peer introductions** — returning members introduce people they already know; **new attendees** introduce themselves. **Warm, curated connections** — meet partners, clients, and collaborators. ** Flow** **4:30–5:00** — Doors open, check-in, name tags **5:00–5:30** — Peer introductions + new attendee intros *(Offer & Ask)* **5:30–6:45** — Open networking & curated matches **6:45–7:00** — Wrap-ups & next steps ** Bring:** Business cards • ✍️ 1 clear **Offer** • 1 clear **Ask** ** Dress:** Smart casual ** Fees:** **Free entry** *(☕️ Buy your own tea/coffee/Drinks /Food if you like)* ** RSVP (Required):** On Meetup: tap **Attend** Or in WhatsApp Community: post **“ATTENDING – Name \| Company \| Offer \| Ask”** ** Stay connected (always include these):** **WhatsApp Community:** https://wa.me/971557133786 **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicate](https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicateoffical) **⚖️ House rules:** Give-first • No hard selling • Share contacts only with consent

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Hello Mom's I am inviting you all for a coffee get together with your baby to meet other moms while your babies meet other babies in our community. This event is for moms to find friendship, support and advice, if you need it and open to it. It is a place of no judgement but to help each other support though the challenges and celebrate the milestones as well as navigate our own ways through motherhood. have a great week and I will see you at the event. If we don't have more than 5 people signing to attend, we would have to cancel. Thank you for understanding. Cheers, Nadia.

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### **Where Dubai’s AI Innovators, Operators, and Talent Meet to Build the Future** Are you building in AI? Launching a tech startup? Exploring how AI can transform your business or job? Or looking to join the next big thing in AI? Join **AI Builders & Business Connect**, a **founder-first, operator-focused meetup** for Dubai’s tech and AI community. This isn’t your typical networking mixer—it’s a room full of **people building**, **people hiring**, and **people looking to grow**. *** ## **️ Event Details** **When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Sharp) - Every Thursday** **Where:** Coffee & Sundries, First Floor (Above Carrefour), DIFC, Dubai **Entry: FREE**— we just ask that you support the venue by purchasing a coffee or some food. *** ## ** What to Expect** This is for **doers, decision-makers, and tech talent ready to build:** ### ** AI 60-Second Spotlight** Founders, job seekers, and partners get **60 seconds to introduce themselves**—no slides, no fluff. ### ** Speed Collaboration Rounds** Quick, curated connections between **builders, investors, operators, and AI talent**. ### ** Real Conversations, Real Opportunities** Whether you’re hiring, raising, building, or job hunting—this is where partnerships start. ### ** Dubai & UAE Playbook** Hear practical tips from locals on how to **launch, hire, and scale tech ventures in the region.** *** ### Agenda * **7:30 – 8:00 PM** Introductions * **8:00 – 8:45 PM** Market research using different AI tools * **8:45 – 9:15 PM** Prototyping session on one selected idea * **9:15 PM onward** Networking ## ** Who Should Attend?** * **AI Founders & Startup Builders** * **Tech Entrepreneurs & SaaS Leaders** * **Investors scouting AI deals** * **Engineers, Developers & Product Leaders working in AI** * **Job Seekers & Operators looking to join AI and tech startups** * **Enterprise Innovators exploring AI use cases** *** ## **⚠️ Important** * **Your RSVP is a commitment**—let us know 24 hours in advance if plans change * **Doors close at 7:30 PM sharp**—no late entries *** ## ** Hosted by Pradeep Valat** Startup advisor, investor, and AI business strategist helping founders unlock growth. LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/ivallat](https://linkedin.com/in/ivallat) WhatsApp: +971 529503315 *** ## ** Why This Event?** Dubai’s AI and tech scene is booming—but it’s still about **who you know and who you build with.** This is where **startups meet talent, investors meet ideas, and builders find partners.** **Spots are limited. If you’re serious about AI, this is your room.** **By participating in AI Builders & Business Connect \| events\, you consent to the use of photos and videos captured during the event for promotional purposes\.**

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Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

## Overview Networking event for aspiring school leaders interested in building their own high-quality K-12 public school in their community. **About the Event:** Aspiring school founders in the Columbus, OH, area are invited to join us for this special in-person networking event where you will be able to ask questions, learn more about the BES Fellowship and make sure you are prepared for the application process and beyond. In addition to meeting like-minded leaders who are also committed to transforming education and bringing a high-quality K-12 option to their community, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our team and gain special insights from Dr. Chaundria Smith, BES Senior Director of Fellowship Coaching, who works closely to support BES Fellows. During this event, you can also learn more about the various regions across Ohio we are prioritizing for the BES Fellowship to ensure that new schools will respond to the needs of their community. **About the BES Fellowship:** Leaders in the BES Fellowship embark on a multi-year process to design, found, and lead an excellent K-12 public school that reflects and responds to community needs. We are currently accepting applications to the 2026 BES Fellowship. The extended deadline is March 30, and the 2026 Cohort will begin August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Learn more at [bes.org/fellowship](http://bes.org/fellowship "http://bes.org/fellowship").

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

**\*\*\*\* More details and sign up at: https://aifalliance.org/summit-2026/ \*\*\*\*** **What is AI Freedom Alliance?** AI Freedom Alliance promotes the responsible growth of AI guided by practical, commonsense ethics. Our nonprofit is built by professionals from a wide range of industries and is made up entirely of small- and mediumbusiness representatives—never large tech companies. We provide a counterbalance to big corporate influence, focusing instead on how AI can benefit businesses and the world at large. **What’s Happening?** ***The inaugural AI Freedom Alliance Summit.*** This full-day event will explore how we can ensure AI is adopted responsibly through shared ethical standards that empower humanity. The summit will feature interactive and educational sessions led by thought leaders, technologists, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about making AI fair, transparent, and beneficial for everyone. **Why Attend?** Learn about the legal and technical challenges with implementing AI solutions within your organization. Build better solutions while protecting your organization from legal and compliance risks. And learn how to think strategically about AI as a differentiation tool for your business. This summit is highly recommended for C-Suite leaders to learn as well as interact with each other and our sponsors.

Come join us for coffee at Matari Coffee to discuss our March book, "The Enchanted Greenhouse"! Book description: Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story . . . Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She’s starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes—at least until she’s ready to sail home. But Terlu can’t return home and doesn’t want to—the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing—causing the death of everything within them—Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn’t alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island—and have a fresh chance at happiness and love.

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