Dubai, UAE – March 12th, 2025 – In celebration of International Women’s Month, DXB Female Founders (DFF) brought together a powerful community of women entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to spotlight female leadership and ignite conversations around innovation, technology, and financial empowerment.
As the flagship Dubai edition for Female Founders, DXB Female Founders continues to equip women with the knowledge, confidence, and community needed to grow thriving, future-focused businesses.
Nicki Bedford, Founder & CEO of DXB Female Founders, emphasized: “International Women’s Month is a reminder that our progress as women in business is ongoing. While we celebrate the achievements of female entrepreneurs, we must also focus on building long-term opportunities that allow women to access capital, expand their businesses, and lead at the highest levels. DXB Female Founders is here to help women achieve exactly this.”
Empowering Women with Actionable, Tech-Focused Insights
This month’s event focused on four key themes designed to prepare women for success in the modern entrepreneurial landscape:
- Investor Readiness & Scaling for Growth – How women-led businesses can attract funding and position themselves for scale.
- Financial Confidence & Wealth Building – Strategies to manage money eRectively, invest wisely, and build long-term financial security.
- The Future of Business & Tech – Exploring how AI, automation, and digital disruption are reshaping industries and creating new pathways for women in business.
- The Power of Networks – Why connected, supportive communities of women are critical for unlocking opportunities and scaling impact.
A standout session featured Dariush Soudi, Investor and Founder of Arena Capital, who shared strategies on building wealth, mastering sales, and negotiating with confidence— arming founders with tools to grow personally and professionally.
A Growing Movement for Women in Business
Since its inception, Female Founders, DXB Female Founder’s has emerged as one of the UAE’s most influential platforms for women in business, oRering:
- Monthly networking and education-led events
- A global network of ambitious female founders and investors
- Access to mentorship, workshops, and funding opportunities
“Women are powerhouses, truly shaping the future of business,” added Bedford. “As we build this community, our focus remains on equipping women with the support and financial access they need to drive real impact—not just this month, but every month.”
Join the Movement
Become part of Dubai’s fastest-growing female founder network.
Register for upcoming events at www.dxbfemalefounders.com
About DXB Female Founders
DXB Female Founders is a vibrant business network for ambitious women entrepreneurs in Dubai. With a focus on investor readiness, tech forward growth, and powerful community, DXB Female Founders helps women build impactful, scalable businesses with confidence. Through curated events, mentorship, and strategic resources, the platform fosters lasting success and leadership for women in business.
