1600+
4 Years
Top 100
100+
Founders impacted with access to knowledge, networks, and capital
building the UAE women founder ecosystem
YourStory's Emerging Leaders
Filmfare Most Influential Woman
Founders coached 1:1 ICF Credentialed Coach
Hi,
I’m Avneet Kohli
A Venture Catalyst | Founder Advisor UAE Market Enabler | Voice on women's economic participation.
Most founders don’t struggle because they lack effort.
They struggle because they’re building without clarity, direction, or access.
I've spent years embedded in the UAE's founder and investor ecosystem — coaching women founders, facilitating capital connections, and building the rooms where ambition meets opportunity across borders.
I know what it takes to go from Stuck to Scaling.
I've done it myself, and I've helped hundreds of founders do the same. I've been in the room when investors say yes and I know exactly what gets them there.
Whether you're a founder trying to get investor-ready, a business hitting a growth ceiling, or an international brand entering the Middle East, together we can get to the other side faster.
In your story here's where I come in...
01
CLARITY
02
TRACTION
03
ACCESS
We get clear on your business model with data driven feasibility and define your market strategy and positioning— so you’re not wasting time second-guessing how to enter a region.
We take a strategic approach to marketing and business development designing activations and communications across digital and physical touch points to engage your target audience.
From partnerships, curated networks to opportunities,
I connect you to the right people in the ecosystem that would otherwise take years to break into.
CROSS THE BORDER
UAE Market Access Simplified
Strategic growth consulting for international founders and funds entering the UAE.
The Middle East is relationship driven.
Access isn’t public, it’s built. I help you:
→ Understand the landscape and position yourself correctly
→ Build on ground presence and relationships
→ Develop business and enter the right rooms from day one
→ Design brand activations and partnerships that engage your target customer.
BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION
1:1 Business Advisory & Coaching
For early-stage women founders who feel stuck and are not seeing results. If you’re doing the work but not seeing traction, we’ll identify exactly what’s holding you back and fix it fast. We will,
→ Diagnose what’s blocking revenue
→ Clarify your direction, positioning and communications
→ Build a path to real traction
Founders who've done the work,
Founder Minters Group | Wealth Advisor | Personal Finance Educator
Avneet has a rare ability to cut through noise and get you to what actually matters.
When I was feeling overwhelmed and unclear about my next steps, she helped me simplify my thinking, prioritise the right actions, and move forward with confidence.
If you’re stuck in your business and not seeing traction, working with her will give you the clarity and direction you need.
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