
Kamil Dzikowski
Startup & Fundraising Advisor, Business Mentor, Sparring Partner | CEO at YallaOrder.ai
Bio
Founder of YallaOrder.ai and Co-Founder of Peromax.io, I bring 12+ years of hands-on experience building and scaling startups across the UAE and Europe. Raised Over $33M: Pivotal roles in startups that secured major funding—The Cloud ($17M), Eyewa ($8.6M), Miniexchange/Sprii ($4M), The List ($3.5M). As the former CEO/CTO of The Cloud and Vice Chairman of the Polish Business Council in Dubai, I’ve helped dozens of founders launch and grow tech-driven businesses—especially in the foodtech, SaaS, and digital transformation spaces. I specialize in: - Startup strategy: From idea validation to go-to-market and fundraising - Product development: Building MVPs, scaling tech teams, and managing remote talent - Market entry: Navigating the complexities of launching in the UAE and MENA region - Foodtech innovation: Optimizing cloud kitchens, delivery platforms, and restaurant tech If you want actionable advice, honest feedback, or hands-on help to accelerate your startup’s growth, let’s connect. I’m passionate about turning ambitious ideas into real, sustainable businesses—and I’d love to help you do the same.
Expertise
Advice on funding
I’ve successfully raised over $33 million from investors across the Middle East. I know firsthand what it takes to secure funding in challenging markets. I can guide you through every step of the fundraising process—helping you craft your pitch, identify the right investors, and avoid common pitfalls. Let’s work together to make your fundraising journey a success.
Bootstrapping
I’ve bootstrapped startups from zero to revenue across multiple markets. I can help you prioritize spending, validate ideas fast, and grow without outside funding. Get practical advice on lean operations, early sales, and building a business that pays for itself from day one. Let’s make your startup self-sustaining.
Building a team
Building a winning team goes far beyond hiring for skills—resourcefulness and attitude often matter more than the perfect CV. I’ve built teams from scratch, learned from both successes and mistakes, and discovered how to spot high-potential talent others might overlook. If you want practical advice on assembling and motivating a high-performing team, let’s talk.
Go to market strategy
I’ve helped multiple startups launch, scale, and break into new markets—forming strategic partnerships, refining product-market fit, and leveraging technology for growth. If you need a hands-on guide to developing your go-to-market strategy, acquiring your first customers, or scaling up, I’m here to help.
Leadership
Great leaders inspire teams to work with them, not just for them. I believe in leading by example and fostering a culture where people are motivated to go the extra mile. If you want to become the kind of leader others genuinely want to follow, I can help you develop the mindset and skills to make it happen.
Mindset coaching
I help founders build a resilient, growth-focused mindset—essential for navigating startup stress, setbacks, and uncertainty. My coaching empowers you to overcome self-doubt, embrace challenges, and sustain wellbeing, so you and your business can thrive even in tough times.
SEO
I help startups boost organic traffic with practical SEO: technical audits, on-page optimization, content strategy, and link building. Whether you need a quick website review or a step-by-step SEO plan, I’ll share actionable tips tailored to your business and resources. Let’s grow your visibility and leads together.
Technology and tools
With 20 years in tech, I’ve built solutions for clients across Europe, the Middle East, and the US—from startups to large enterprises. As a founder and CTO, I’ve architected scalable systems, led international teams, and solved real-world problems with technology. If you need advice on tech stacks, product architecture, or scaling your platform, let’s connect.
Toolkit

AWS (Amazon Web Services)
8 years of experienceAWS is the backbone of modern startups, enabling rapid scaling, high reliability, and cost efficiency. I’ve architected and managed cloud environments on AWS for fast-growing businesses—using services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS to launch products, optimize costs, and ensure security. I help founders design resilient, scalable solutions and guide migrations, automation, and best practices so they can focus on growth, not infrastructure.

Redis
13 years of experienceI used Redis cache in various projects, from e-commerce apps to support in microservices. Redis cache is an incredibly fast and efficient in-memory data structure store. Its simple design and ease of use make it a popular choice among developers for caching frequently accessed data. Redis cache can be utilized in various applications and is particularly useful in distributed systems where low latency and high throughput are essential.

Todoist
9 years of experienceTodoist has helped me organize my daily life, and I believe it can also help you. From simple daily to-dos to more complex boards, time and location-based reminders, and various integrations, Todoist is always present in my life. Contact me, and I will show you how to benefit most.

ChatGPT
4 years of experienceChatGPT is a game-changer for founders looking to boost productivity, creativity, and problem-solving. I leverage ChatGPT for drafting content, brainstorming strategies, coding support, and automating routine tasks. It’s my go-to for rapid ideation and turning complex challenges into clear, actionable steps.

Perplexity
3 years of experiencePerplexity is essential for founders who need fast, reliable answers backed by real sources. I use Perplexity to conduct deep research, validate ideas, and benchmark competitors in minutes—not hours. This lets me help startups make informed decisions quickly and stay ahead in fast-moving markets.
PHP
27 years of experienceI can build anything in PHP, backend for your mobile app, e-commerce website, company admin system, deployment scripts, database management scripts, you name it.
Redmine
16 years of experienceWith over a decade of experience, I've been using Redmine to manage multiple projects efficiently. I'm ready to help you implement it in your business, whether you want to streamline project management, enhance collaboration, or boost efficiency.
Zapier
9 years of experienceZapier is vital for automating workflows and saving precious founder time. I use Zapier to connect apps, automate repetitive processes, and streamline operations for startups. This means founders can focus on growth and innovation, not manual tasks—making their business run smarter and faster.