
Start Up Brunch
Startup Brunch is an initiative by Creative Zone to bring entrepreneurs and innovators of the region closer, by facilitating a platform where they can enjoy conversations, company and food. Our maiden brunch is happening on 18th Of September at Fogo de chao and the guest speakers for the day are, Vusi Thembekwayo CEO, MyGrowthFund, Dariush Soudi, CEO, Be Unique Group, and Reg Athwal, Founder and Chairman of RTS Global Partners.
The brunch will involve speakers sharing their stories, answering questions, discussions on startup trends, basically a splendid afternoon of business conversations, delectable food and networking.
More Details:- Price: House Package (alcohol + food) 269AED/PP + Soft Package (non-alcohol + food) 199AED/PP
- Payment will be collected on arrival for the event on September 18th
- Timing: 12pm – 3pm (the bar lounge will be extended after the brunch and Happy Hour commences and is welcomed to all guests.)
- Location: Fogo De Chaō, DIFC (Central Park Towers – Level P3 Commercial – Office Building – Dubai)
- Parking: Central Park Towers, Valet is Available as well.
Topics of Discussion
- 12:00PM - 03:00PM



Vusi Thembekwayo is a world-renowned South African entrepreneur, public speaker and venture capitalist. Vusi is best known as one of the 'dragons' in the South African version of Dragons Den. Dragons Den was a DSTV Mzansi Magic reality show in which entrepreneurs pitched their ideas to a group of investors with hopes for investment in their businesses. Vusi Thembekwayo has invested in many businesses and is regarded as one of the richest South Africans under 35. His talks empower his audience with new knowledge, research findings, and tools to immediately apply in their businesses or careers to achieve "step-change" results. At 25, Vusi ran a R400mn division in a R17bn multi-national and today is widely regarded as one of the most disruptive forces in venture capital in Africa. Vusi was amongst the youngest directors of a listed in South Africa and now serves on several boards. Currently, Vusi is the CEO of a boutique investment & advisory firm in Africa. Leading by example, his firm forces medium, large and listed businesses into much needed and lucrative new directions. Having graced the covers of Entrepreneur Magazine, with features on Forbes and Inc500, Vusi's social media engagement often mirrors that of a Rockstar.