Founders Connects Event Brings Startups, Investors Together In UAE

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- A networking event in Dubai bringing together startup founders, investors and ecosystem partners highlighted the importance of structured peer-to-peer collaboration within the region’s startup ecosystem, with Dmitry Shubov, founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting, among those in attendance.

“Events like Founder Connects prove that focused, peer-driven conversations are the engine of meaningful startup momentum. It is the perfect opportunity to solidify concrete next steps and new partnerships to help founders scale in the region,” said Shubov.

The event placed emphasis on structured connections and topic-specific discussions, enabling startups to connect and quickly arrive at practical solutions. Session topics focused on go-to-market strategies, partnerships and scaling in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

According to a statement, the event also featured small-group ‘Spotlight’ sessions and structured matchmaking designed to encourage follow-up planning and partnership formation.

The organisers reported a strong turnout from Software as a Service (SaaS)‚ fintech, and enterprise startups as well as angel investors and service providers‚ highlighting the UAE's increasing status as a regional hub for founder-led collaboration and commercial growth․

Dmitry Shubov Consulting is a legal tech consultancy focused on early-stage business development and advisory services for legal technology ventures. Shubov continues to share his expertise with emerging innovators to support knowledge exchange and collaboration.

-- BERNAMA