Chetna Chadha
Chetna Chadha is the Founder and CEO of SilverFern Digital, based in Duba. She brings global experience across the US, UK, Thailand, New Zealand, and Dubai, leading the delivery of innovative platforms and applications for enterprise clients worldwide.
Her portfolio includes work with Xero, Australasia’s leading accounting software, collaborating with Silicon Valley firms to build a Microsoft white-label product, and driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies across finance, retail, and technology.
She leads a diverse, high-performing team delivering scalable, enterprise-grade digital solutions that connect businesses with their users and accelerate growth.
A renowned regional speaker and panelist, she has been featured in Gulf Business and regularly speaks at leading technology conferences across Dubai.
SilverFern Digital has partnered with prominent brands including Lulu, Sobha, flydubai, Omniyat, Modon, Rixos, and many more.
February 2, 2026 Startup Bazaar Dubai
PANEL | Crossing borders: Accessing the U.S. market for startups from the UAE and the region
Breaking into the U.S. market remains the ultimate milestone for many startups — but it’s also one of the hardest to achieve. This panel brings together investors, legal experts, and founders who have successfully navigated the journey from idea to international scale. The discussion will focus on how startups from the UAE, MENA, and India can expand into the U.S. while building globally competitive AI-driven businesses.
- Pathways for UAE, MENA and Indian startups to enter and scale in the U.S.
- Understanding U.S. investor expectations and compliance frameworks
- Building cross-border teams and partnerships
- Leveraging U.S. accelerators, VCs, and university ecosystems
- Structuring global entities and intellectual property for cross-market growth
MODERATOR:
- Judhi Prasetyo, Middlesex University, Dubai
PANELISTS
- Manish Kumar, MU Gamma Consultants, Dubai/New Delhi
- Chetna Chadha, SilverFern Digital, Dubai
- Mouli Narayanan, Zeblok Computational