On 4 September 2025, Tablon, in collaboration with Shams Free Zone and Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group, hosted the Founders Networking Brunch at the Shams Business Center in Sharjah. The event brought together visionary founders, investors, and business leaders from across the UAE to connect, collaborate, and explore new growth opportunities.
Event Purpose
TThe Founders Networking Brunch was designed to create a collaborative space where entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses could come together beyond traditional networking. The event aimed to:
- Encourage Collaboration → Open discussions, idea sharing, and exploration of potential synergies.
- Pitch & Showcase → Provide founders a platform to pitch their ventures, highlight their innovations, and receive valuable feedback.
- Build Partnerships → Connect businesses with like-minded peers, investors, and ecosystem enablers to spark long-term collaborations.
- Knowledge Sharing → Create opportunities to learn from success stories, industry insights, and peer-to-peer experiences.
- Community Building → Strengthen the startup ecosystem by bringing diverse players together in one space.
By combining networking, pitching, and meaningful conversations in an informal yet impactful setting, the brunch served as a launchpad for future collaborations and growth.
Key Highlights
- Founder Introductions & Pitches → Attendees had the chance to present their businesses and share their growth journeys.
- Partner Presentation → A 15-minute session by our partner highlighted innovative financial solutions and business growth strategies.
- Roundtable Connections → Breakout discussions allowed founders to explore synergies and collaborations.
- Watch the Event Highlights Video → Relive the best moments from the brunch, here.
Who Attended?
The brunch welcomed over 50 founders representing a wide spectrum of industries, including technology, finance, sustainability, real estate, health, education, and consumer services. This diversity created a powerful environment for cross-industry innovation, where attendees could not only share sector-specific insights but also identify opportunities that cut across different domains.
The mix included:
- Early-stage startups eager to validate ideas and gain visibility.
- Growth-stage companies looking to expand their networks and access funding.
- Established businesses interested in fresh collaborations and exploring innovative models.
- Investors, ecosystem enablers, and mentors who added valuable perspectives and guidance.
By bringing together such a varied group, the brunch ensured that every conversation had the potential to spark new ideas, collaborations, and business opportunities.
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What Attendees Said
“The brunch was more than networking – it felt like building a community of founders who truly understand each other’s challenges and ambitions. I had the chance to connect with entrepreneurs from industries I never thought I’d collaborate with, and yet we immediately found common ground.
Events like this don’t just create contacts; they create a support system where founders can share ideas, exchange honest feedback, and even explore potential partnerships. For me, this was one of the most valuable experiences as a founder.” – [Abdullah Bin Muhammed]
Why It Matters
Events like the Founders Networking Brunch are part of Tablon’s mission to fuel growth for startups and entrepreneurs across the UAE and beyond. Each gathering is carefully curated to go beyond surface-level networking, creating meaningful exchanges that lead to real-world opportunities.
By bringing leaders, innovators, and changemakers together in one space, we strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and open doors to collaboration, funding, and knowledge-sharing. These interactions not only help founders gain visibility but also empower them with the right connections, insights, and resources to scale their ventures.
At Tablon, we believe that every handshake, every pitch, and every shared idea has the potential to ignite partnerships and accelerate business growth — and events like this brunch are the spark that makes it possible.
What’s Next?
Stay tuned for our next Founders Networking Dinner on 24 September in Dubai — an evening designed to spark new conversations, fresh collaborations, and lasting partnerships.
To secure your spot, visit here
