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Draper-Aladdin - Official Sponsor of AIBC - Startup Competition

Finding the Next Big Idea One Pitch at a Time

Powered by Draper.VC and AladdinB2B, the Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition (DASC) gathers innovative startups to compete for the Startup Hero title and up to half a million  half a million  dollars in cash investment. Wait— that’s not all. The winner gets a shot at international publicity and crowdfunding, through the Meet the Drapers TV Show.
Game-changing ideas, promising startups, and the opportunity of a lifetime — brought to you by Draper.VC and AladdinB2B.
A startup representative from Palletpal showcases their logistics innovation at the Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition, proudly supported by AladdinB2B at AIBC. Join AladdinB2B to connect with rising startups and discover industry-shaping technologies that drive smarter business.
Palletpal featured at the Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition, officially sponsored by AladdinB2B at AIBC. Explore how startups like Palletpal are transforming logistics with innovation. Connect through AladdinB2B to discover groundbreaking solutions and global business opportunities.
PalletPal is a NextGen digital freight forwarder aiming to make the shipping process as easy as booking a flight. PalletPal eliminates traditional procurement headaches and consolidates communication across the different nodes of a customer’s supply chain onto a smart, scalable, and simple platform.
By leveraging strategic partnerships with validated logistics providers, PalletPal enables customers to access multiple quote options in under 24 hours, a data-fuelled dynamic dashboard, and instant tracking capabilities. Beyond that, their ever-growing repertoire of tech-enabled value add services, such as trade financing and insurance, ensure that shipping is made easy.
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Solid block design representing the Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition proudly sponsored by AladdinB2B at AIBC. A visual symbol of innovation, global business matchmaking, and startup empowerment. Join AladdinB2B to connect with top investors and industry leaders around the world.
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Meet the Drapers

Pitch to millions, including one of Silicon Valley’s top VC families, on Meet the Drapers; a TV show looking for the next generation of startup heroes. The Draper family: Tim Draper, his father Bill Draper, his sister Polly Draper and one guest VC. Millions of American and international viewers will watch on both cable and digital. The crazy part is, the viewers can also invest! The winner of DASC gets the chance to appear on Meet the Drapers and pitch internationally to millions of investors.
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Portrait of Tim Draper, renowned global venture capitalist, symbolizing innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment leadership. Featured in connection with AladdinB2B, this image represents the powerful alliance behind the Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition. Discover how AladdinB2B partners with visionary leaders like Tim Draper to empower startups and drive global business success.

About Tim Draper

Tim Draper is the founder of prominent venture capital firm DFJ. He was an early investor in more than 30 unicorns including  Baidu, Hotmail, Skype, Tesla, SpaceX, AngelList, SolarCity, Ring, Twitter, DocuSign, Coinbase, Robinhood, Ancestry.com, Twitch, Cruise Automation, and Focus Media  among others. We are proud to say, Tim is a founding investor in AladdinB2B.com Together, we have formed the Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition, a platform for innovative ideas and upcoming startups.

About Alaa Ismail

Alaa Ismail is a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and advisor with more than 15 years of experience in the trade and exhibition industry. The crux of his entrepreneurial career has been in the trade industry, most notably, founding and running AladdinB2B, an online platform that is transforming the trade show industry with online, hybrid, and in-person solutions.

Alaa founded his first company SalesMENA, at the age of 26, which today is the #1 B2B outsource sales solution in the MENA region. SalesMENA has played a key role in the success of international companies in the region for 10 years. Recently, Alaa partnered with Tim Draper to establish Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition, which aims to fund the winning startup with up to 500k USD.

Event Organizers

At every single trade event that uses Aladdin technology, Draper-Aladdin will sponsor the startup competition. Our key added value to the organizer is to attract new startups with a cash investment prize for promising entrepreneurs.
The competition will attract investors and industry leaders. The winning startup will receive up to USD500,000 investment and will have the opportunity to go on the famous MeetTheDrapers.com TV show and compete for another USD 500,000 while pitching to an international audience of millions. Investors at the show get to network with other investors and upcoming startups using the innovative Aladdin Matchmaking & Meeting app.

If you are organizing a trade show and looking for a sponsor for your competition, here’s your chance. 

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Startups

Calling all great startups, if you’re looking for funding from the right US based investor, we’d like to hear from you.

Also, *startups can fill email to get updates of the next DASC and trade shows

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Investors and Judges

If you are an investor or a judge looking to network with other investors and get involved in leading startup events, we’d love to invite you!
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Draper-Aladdin AIBC Videos

Draper-Aladdin, official sponsor of the AIBC Startup Competition, showcases innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. Join AladdinB2B in supporting global startups with cutting-edge B2B matchmaking technology and a vision to accelerate success. Discover how AladdinB2B empowers founders, investors, and government partners to create real business opportunities.
Draper-Aladdin proudly stands as the official sponsor of the AIBC Startup Competition, showcasing AladdinB2B’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and advancing global innovation through smart matchmaking and business connections. Discover how AladdinB2B bridges ideas and opportunity—join the movement today.
AladdinB2B, in collaboration with Draper, proudly supports innovation as the official sponsor of the AIBC Startup Competition. This partnership highlights AladdinB2B’s role in empowering entrepreneurs, connecting global business leaders, and driving tech-forward matchmaking at major international events. Explore the future of trade with AladdinB2B.
Image showing Draper-Aladdin as the official sponsor of the AIBC Startup Competition, proudly representing AladdinB2B’s commitment to empowering global startups through innovation, smart matchmaking, and business growth. Join AladdinB2B in transforming the future of B2B events—connect, meet, and scale with confidence.
Dynamic speaker representing the Draper-Aladdin partnership at the AIBC Startup Competition, sharing insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of global trade. Join AladdinB2B to connect with thought leaders, explore new markets, and power business growth through technology-driven matchmaking.
Visual representation of Draper-Aladdin serving as the official sponsor of the AIBC Startup Competition, highlighting AladdinB2B’s dedication to empowering startups, fostering innovation, and connecting global businesses through smart B2B matchmaking. Explore new opportunities with AladdinB2B and take your business to the next level.
Participant representing innovation at the Draper-Aladdin-sponsored AIBC Startup Competition, powered by AladdinB2B. Discover how emerging startups are connecting with global buyers and investors. Be part of the future of trade—join AladdinB2B today.
Networking meetup hosted at the Draper-Aladdin sponsored AIBC Startup Competition, where innovators and investors connect through AladdinB2B’s seamless matchmaking platform. Discover new partnerships—join AladdinB2B and power your global trade journey.
Entrepreneurs and investors meet at the Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition during AIBC, powered by AladdinB2B. Explore new business opportunities, connect globally, and unlock growth with AladdinB2B’s smart matchmaking platform.
Founders and investors shaking hands at the Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition, proudly sponsored by AladdinB2B at AIBC. Discover how AladdinB2B drives real business meetings that turn connections into deals—join the innovation movement today.

Startups

Calling all great startups, if you’re looking for funding from the right US based investor, we’d like to hear from you.
Also, *startups can fill email to get updates of the next DASC and trade shows
Apply now

Investors and Judges

If you are an investor or a judge looking to network with other investors and get involved in leading startup events, we’d love to invite you!
join now