NYUAD Slush'D

Organized by Violet Ventures, NYUAD Slush’D is a local spin-off of Slush, the world’s largest startup event and gathering of VC, delivering actionable company-building advice and bringing together the who’s who in startups. Violet Ventures is the fastest-growing student-led startup organization in the UAE, anchored at New York University Abu Dhabi. With a community of 700+ students and 500+ event participants, our mission is to catalyze student-founded startups in the UAE. We have been selected for the second time in a row by Slush among 13 finalists to organize NYUAD Slush’D. Brace yourself for disruption, lessons, and inspiration. This year, we are transforming the relationship that young founders have with experimentation, risk-taking, and venturing into entrepreneurship. Get ready for raw, genuine, and unorthodox stories paired with interactive workshops and games that will pump up the entrepreneur in you!