Venture builder Disrupt.com is teaming up with Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, Hub71, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host the Builder’s Meetup in Abu Dhabi on July 10, 2024. This exclusive event is designed for aspiring founders, seasoned operators, and anyone with a startup idea, offering a rare, transparent look into the entire venture-building process—from initial idea to a funded company.
Event Details
- What: An exclusive meetup for aspiring and early-stage founders focused on the practical process of venture building.
- When: July 10, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Specific location provided upon registration)
- Focus Areas: Venture Building, Idea Validation, AI-Native Startups, Fundraising
About The Event
Moving beyond theoretical advice, the Builder’s Meetup promises a practical, no-nonsense dive into what it truly takes to launch a successful startup. The event is hosted by Disrupt.com, a venture builder with a proven track record, including building and exiting companies like Cloudways (a $350M exit) and PureVPN (5M+ users). Attendees will meet the actual operators and founders behind these successes, gaining direct insights into their process. The ultimate opportunity: the right attendees could leave not just with a plan, but as Disrupt.com’s next co-founder with a $250,000 cheque and $100,000 in credits.
What to Expect
- Fireside Chat: Engage in an open Q&A session with serial founders and VCs who have successfully raised capital and exited ventures.
- The Disrupt Model: Interact directly with Disrupt.com’s operators and AI tools to understand the rigorous process used to validate and fund every new venture.
- Founder Infrastructure: Learn from AWS about the essential tools and infrastructure that high-growth ventures are built on.
- Actionable Next Steps: Walk away with a sharper, more focused plan for your startup journey, whether you choose to go solo or explore a partnership with Disrupt.
Featured Speakers
- Ali Samir Oosman: As a capital allocator at Disrupt.com and the founding MD of Endeavor Pakistan, Ali has spent over 15 years building, operating, and investing, having advised more than 6,000 startups across the MENAP region.
- Dr. Jonathan Doerr: Now leading venture building at Disrupt.com, Jonathan has built and exited companies across three continents, previously scaling Jumia to a NYSE IPO and Daraz to its acquisition by Alibaba.
Who Should Attend
This event is tailored for individuals who are serious about building. You should attend if you are:
- A previous founder who knows exactly what you would do differently the second time around.
- An aspiring entrepreneur who has been sitting on an idea and needs the right environment to launch it.
- A senior operator with years of experience building within another company, now ready to build your own.
- Crucially, you do not need a technical background or a polished pitch—only the drive to build and the honesty to know you can’t do it alone.
How to Attend
Attendance is free, but registration is required to secure a spot and receive the exact event location.
Register for the event at the official Luma page: https://luma.com/jgz1wsvo
About The Organizers
- Disrupt.com: A venture builder that co-founds, operates, and funds companies directly from its own balance sheet. With over 20 active ventures and $100M deployed, Disrupt has a track record of building highly successful companies.
- Hub71: Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, providing startups with access to a vast network of partners, investors, and talent to help them scale and succeed from the UAE capital.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): The world’s leading cloud platform, offering a comprehensive suite of services and programs like AWS Activate to support startups at every stage of their growth.
Learn More: Disrupt.com x Hub71 x AWS: Builder’s Meetup
