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A Modern Community For Female Founders Focused on Business & Self Growth

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The Network That Moves You Forward

The Female Founders Network is where ambitious women build and scale their businesses. Connect with other founders, learn from those who’ve been there, access investors, and join events that accelerate growth - personally and professionally.  Here, everyone is driven, supportive, and genuinely wants to see you win!

CEO Ladies Lunches

Strategy Sessions

Workshops

Celebrations

Investor Pitch Nights

Monthly Flagship Event

Built on World Class Expertise and Genuine Community

What makes the Female Founders Network different is the caliber of expertise and the depth of support. We go beyond surface level networking by bringing you access to international founders, global experts, and influential speakers, while cultivating a community of ambitious women who truly want to see each other win.

Global Expertise at Your Fingertips

We pride ourselves on sourcing the very best. From international founders and industry leaders to investors and innovators, our speakers and mentors share insights you won’t find anywhere else. Whether through in-person events or online masterclasses, you’ll gain practical strategies and inspiration from those shaping industries across global markets.

Ambition Meets Authentic Support

At FFN, ambition doesn’t mean competition. Our members are women building big things, but what sets us apart is how we show up for each other. Led by our Founder’s mission to create the most supportive environment possible, this community thrives on generosity, collaboration, and the belief that when one woman wins, we all move forward.

Our Partners

Meet the founder

Nicki Bedford is a founder, strategist, and growth leader with nearly two decades in tech, media, and advertising - building award winning salesforces and leading multimillion dollar businesses. She's also built Seizen, an AI-powered sales platform, and Lenzz, a content-tech venture launching in Dubai. A former Head of Asia Pacific at BuzzFeed, keynote speaker, and event chair, Nicki combines sharp commercial execution with bold, ecosystem-wide impact.

She knows what it’s like to be surrounded by great people while building your dream and is dedicated to creating the same supportive environment for others through the Female Founders Network.

Membership Benefits

From global expertise to genuine community, your membership is designed to give you the access, knowledge, and support you need to scale as a founder and the leader you are.

High-Calibre Events

Curated workshops, panels, and sought-after networking events where international founders, investors, and thought leaders share the insights and strategies shaping global markets.

Community

A powerhouse circle of ambitious women building extraordinary businesses. Here, collaboration is the norm, generosity is the culture, and every connection is designed to move you forward.

Mentorship

Group mentorship and peer-to-peer guidance led by experienced founders who’ve been where you are. Learn from those who’ve scaled businesses, navigated challenges, and built with impact (1:1 mentorship opportunities launching soon.)

Strategy & Experiences

Dive deep into your business strategy through high-impact workshops and, at times, immersive retreats. Whether online or in person, these sessions are designed to sharpen focus, spark innovation, and drive transformational growth.

Digital Education Portal

Always-on access to masterclasses, playbooks, and expert-led content designed for female founders. Learn on demand, stay sharp, and keep your edge no matter where you are.

Membership & Pricing

With access to international experts, curated workshops, and a hugely supportive founder community, your membership unlocks a world of growth and opportunity. Whether you join online or as a VIP, you’ll gain the education and connections to scale with confidence.

Elevate Member

AED 220 /Month

(3 month upfront / auto renews quarterly)

For ambitious early stage or international founders who want to connect with Dubai’s most driven women. Learn, grow, and stay inspired through expert online workshops, exclusive resources, and a global founder community.

What's Included

Monthly Online Workshops

with international experts and industry leaders.

Founder Resource Library

with recordings, templates, and business tools.

Private Digital Community

to connect, share wins, and get support.

Member Matchmaking

for curated founder to founder introductions.

Member Event Pricing

for Dubai’s in person events and gatherings.

Ideal for founders who want consistent growth, connection, and support alongside Dubai’s most ambitious women.

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VIP Members (Invite Only)

AED 499 /Month

(3 month upfront / auto renews quarterly)

Designed for ambitious women who want to get in the right rooms, build powerful connections, and elevate their growth alongside the region’s most driven entrepreneurs.

What's Included

Everything in Elevate

all workshops, resources, and community access.

Free Entry to All FFN Monthly Events

1-3 premium in person events each month, including the Flagship Event, Founder Breakfast/Lunch with Special Guests, and Investor Pitch Nights, to name a few. (Member rates apply only to select social gatherings.)

Private Strategy Sessions

exclusive VIP circles for collaboration and problem solving.

Visibility & Speaking Opportunities

Opportunities to share your expertise and expand your reach

Ideal for Ambitious founders and businesswomen ready to be in the right rooms, build high-caliber connections, strengthen their strategy, and connect with Dubai’s most driven women

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Accelerator Program

Price: TBC

Waitlist Open- Launching Soon!

The Female Founders Network’s inaugural accelerator, bringing together an intimate cohort of ambitious women to refine, scale, and raise; with direct access to mentorship, strategy, and investor networks.

What's Included

An exclusive 8 week program designed for a select group of 10-20 female founders ready to refine, scale, and raise.

Through intimate strategy sessions, personal mentorship, investor access, and strategic scale-up support, you’ll put the fundamentals into practice- strengthening your business model, sharpening your growth strategy, and positioning your company for sustainable success.

All leading to an invite only Demo Day with potential partners and funders.

Built for ambitious founders ready to refine their strategy, access investors, and fast track growth within an exclusive, high impact cohort.

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Elevate Member

AED 2099 /Annually

(Yearly)

For ambitious early stage or international founders who want to connect with Dubai’s most driven women. Learn, grow, and stay inspired through expert online workshops, exclusive resources, and a global founder community.

What's Included

Monthly Online Workshops

with international experts and industry leaders.

Founder Resource Library

with recordings, templates, and business tools.

Private Digital Community

to connect, share wins, and get support.

Member Matchmaking

for curated founder to founder introductions.

Member Event Pricing

for Dubai’s in person events and gatherings.

Ideal for founders who want consistent growth, connection, and support alongside Dubai’s most ambitious women.

Purchase Now

VIP Members (Invite Only)

AED 4999 /Annually

(Yearly)

Designed for ambitious women who want to get in the right rooms, build powerful connections, and elevate their growth alongside the region’s most driven entrepreneurs.

What's Included

Everything in Elevate

all workshops, resources, and community access.

Free Entry to All FFN Monthly Events

1-3 premium in person events each month, including the Flagship Event, Founder Breakfast/Lunch with Special Guests, and Investor Pitch Nights, to name a few. (Member rates apply only to select social gatherings.)

Private Strategy Sessions

exclusive VIP circles for collaboration and problem solving.

Member Check Ins

small-group sessions for accountability, wins, and inspiration.

Ideal for Ambitious founders and businesswomen ready to be in the right rooms, build high-caliber connections, strengthen their strategy, and connect with Dubai’s most driven women

Apply now

The Results Speak for Themselves

Hear directly from the women scaling their businesses inside the Female Founders Network. From game-changing connections to powerful growth strategies, our members share how the community has accelerated their journey.

What our members are saying

Being part of the Female Founders Network has been a game changer. As a founder, it can feel isolating, but this community has given me support, collaboration, and advice exactly when I’ve needed it. The workshops and connections have pushed me to think bigger and act bolder with MINT Market, and I’ve met incredible women who genuinely want to see each other win. Nicki has built something truly special- a space where female founders in the UAE can grow and thrive together.

Sally Maddison

Founder of Mint Market

Joining the Female Founders Network was one of the best decisions I've made this year, not only because Nicki was so welcoming from the get go, but also because it's built as a community that supports each other. I've learned so much about subjects that are so relevant to me as an entrepreneur during the workshops (both online and oNline), but I also got to connect and interact with fellow founders during the socials, which is what I looked for in a community.

Imane Belhabez

Founder of Wellness Wonderz

The Female Founders Network was exactly what I needed as a first time founder. The events are engaging, practical, and full of driven, kind, and smart women who genuinely want to see each other succeed. I met both my CFO and my first investor after just three events! Nicki and the team go above and beyond- from personal check-ins to creating a space where every member feels seen and supported. If you’re starting out and looking for a community, I can’t recommend it enough.

Vimbai Midzi

Founder of Deeper

We’ve absolutely loved working with Nicki and the Female Founders Network. Partnering with them brought strong participation, meaningful engagement, and standout visibility to Google in this region. The alignment was spot on, and it added real value to our positioning in market. It’s clear this platform is becoming a major force in the region.

Faranak Farahmand Pour

Global Strategic Initiatives at Google

Being part of the Female Founder Network has been a great experience, especially as a solopreneur. It can feel lonely at times when you’re building something on your own, but having a supportive community around you makes all the difference. Nicki has been incredible in creating that safe, inspiring space with a natural ability of attracting the right people, so I've met some fantastic entrepreneurs, connected to collaborate, and made some great friends too.

Bev Wylie

Founder, All The Gear

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