Explore the transforming world of finance and technology through the perspectives of innovative leaders and industry experts

A podcast dedicated to dissecting the seismic shifts which are rearchitecting the global financial system.

Our journey transcends the MENA region's boundaries, focusing this season on Saudi Arabia, exploring the innovation that is shaping commerce and society as we know them today

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The expansion of Egypt's e-payment Fawry with Ashraf Sabry
The expansion of Egypt's e-payment Fawry with Ashraf Sabry
Is Crypto investment actually complicated? with Nick Philpott
Is Crypto investment actually complicated? with Nick Philpott
Behind the scenes of the Bitcoins industry with Stefan Kimmel
Behind the scenes of the Bitcoins industry with Stefan Kimmel
The new shift in the private equity scene with Elias Yazbeck
The new shift in the private equity scene with Elias Yazbeck
The evolution of financial technology in the region with Abdulla Almoayed
The evolution of financial technology in the region with Abdulla Almoayed
Unhappy at work? How to find meaning and maintain your mental health with Scott Armstrong
Unhappy at work? How to find meaning and maintain your mental health with Scott Armstrong
The story of the most recognizable fintechs in the MENA region with Mounir Nakhla
The story of the most recognizable fintechs in the MENA region with Mounir Nakhla
How to access multiple markets & invest successfully with Khaled Talhouni
How to access multiple markets & invest successfully with Khaled Talhouni
StartAd new vision with Ramesh Jagannathan
StartAd new vision with Ramesh Jagannathan
The dynamic relationship between fintech and banks with Raheel Ahmed
The dynamic relationship between fintech and banks with Raheel Ahmed
The latest news in payments with JK Khalil
The latest news in payments with JK Khalil
Better Than Money: David Chaum On Architecting The Financial System Of The Future
Better Than Money: David Chaum On Architecting The Financial System Of The Future
State of the Nation: Venture Capital and Fintech Startups in KSA
State of the Nation: Venture Capital and Fintech Startups in KSA
Fintech: Friend, Foe or Frenemy?
Fintech: Friend, Foe or Frenemy?
EP 66: Wealth Management Gets An AI Makeover: Mehdi Fichtali of FinaMaze
EP 66: Wealth Management Gets An AI Makeover: Mehdi Fichtali of FinaMaze
Powering The Payments That Make The UAE Thrive with Jan Pilbauer
Powering The Payments That Make The UAE Thrive with Jan Pilbauer
Reimagining the 9 to 5: Diego Carrete's Quest for Corporate Wellness in a Digital Age
Reimagining the 9 to 5: Diego Carrete's Quest for Corporate Wellness in a Digital Age
From Street Parties to Policy Talks: A Glimpse into SFF 2023 with Pat Patel
From Street Parties to Policy Talks: A Glimpse into SFF 2023 with Pat Patel
Reimagining Retirement: Aurem's Global Vision with Michael Watkins
Reimagining Retirement: Aurem's Global Vision with Michael Watkins
Investment Realities in MENA: Analyzing Trends and Predictions with MAGNiTT's Philip Bahoshy
Investment Realities in MENA: Analyzing Trends and Predictions with MAGNiTT's Philip Bahoshy
Future-Proof Wealth Management with Joseph El Am: A StashAway Perspective
Future-Proof Wealth Management with Joseph El Am: A StashAway Perspective
The Age of Content: Unveiling TikTok’s Master Plan with VP Shant Oknayan
The Age of Content: Unveiling TikTok’s Master Plan with VP Shant Oknayan
From Pearl Trading to Digital Wallets with Hasan Al Fardan
From Pearl Trading to Digital Wallets with Hasan Al Fardan
Innovation, Customer Obsession, and Partnership: The 3 Pillars of Mashreq Bank with Radu Topliceanu
Innovation, Customer Obsession, and Partnership: The 3 Pillars of Mashreq Bank with Radu Topliceanu
Money, Tech, and Trust: A Deep Dive into Payments with Telr's CEO Khalil Alami
Money, Tech, and Trust: A Deep Dive into Payments with Telr's CEO Khalil Alami
Solving The Gulf's Financial Puzzle with Nabil Ismail: Fintech, Consolidation, and The Cash Game
Solving The Gulf's Financial Puzzle with Nabil Ismail: Fintech, Consolidation, and The Cash Game
The New Kid on the Block(chain): A Dive into Web 3.0 with Prakash Somosundram
The New Kid on the Block(chain): A Dive into Web 3.0 with Prakash Somosundram
Unravelling Digital Disruptions with Khalifa AlShamsi: A Deep Dive into e& life, FinTech, Super Apps and More
Unravelling Digital Disruptions with Khalifa AlShamsi: A Deep Dive into e& life, FinTech, Super Apps and More
AI Revolution: Insights from the Frontlines of Finance and Technology Special Edition of Couchonomics
AI Revolution: Insights from the Frontlines of Finance and Technology Special Edition of Couchonomics
Mastering the Art of Ultra Platforms: A Conversation with Abdallah Abu-Sheikh
Mastering the Art of Ultra Platforms: A Conversation with Abdallah Abu-Sheikh

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Digital Innovation Drives Transformation in Banking Worldwide
Digital Innovation Drives Transformation in Banking Worldwide
Surviving as a Fintech In The Current Market
Surviving as a Fintech In The Current Market
How Facial Recognition will Sculpt the Future of Finance
How Facial Recognition will Sculpt the Future of Finance
P2P Payments Solutions - And Why This One Actually Works
P2P Payments Solutions - And Why This One Actually Works
Building Wealth-Tech in MENA
Building Wealth-Tech in MENA
The Future of Fintech
The Future of Fintech
Exploring Egypt’s Fintech Expansion
Exploring Egypt’s Fintech Expansion
Unlocking New Revenue Streams with NFTs
Unlocking New Revenue Streams with NFTs
The Future of corporate spending
The Future of corporate spending
FinTech in MENA: A macro perspective
FinTech in MENA: A macro perspective
How to teach teenagers about money?
How to teach teenagers about money?
MENA – A heaven for angel investors?
MENA – A heaven for angel investors?
Invest in the Future
Invest in the Future
Disruption in the insurance industry
Disruption in the insurance industry
Introducing Innovation to InsurTech
Introducing Innovation to InsurTech
The Future of digital payments
The Future of digital payments
Worked today? Get paid today
Worked today? Get paid today
Is Buy Now, Pay Later here to stay?
Is Buy Now, Pay Later here to stay?
Is the “Fintech Party” over?
Is the “Fintech Party” over?
Don't build a bank, build a platform
Don't build a bank, build a platform
Driving the Economy Forward with Alternative Payments Solutions
Driving the Economy Forward with Alternative Payments Solutions
The Future of Banking and Financial Services
The Future of Banking and Financial Services
Crypto markets in free fall: What is happening?
Crypto markets in free fall: What is happening?
Streaming Platforms: The battle of content
Streaming Platforms: The battle of content
The Future of Digital Identity, Authentication & Managing Fraud
The Future of Digital Identity, Authentication & Managing Fraud
How to Equip Youth with Smart Money Skills
How to Equip Youth with Smart Money Skills
The Future of BNPL in the MENA Region
The Future of BNPL in the MENA Region
Disruption, Open Finance, and Commerce in the Metaverse
Disruption, Open Finance, and Commerce in the Metaverse
Metaverse and Money: Decrypting the Future
Metaverse and Money: Decrypting the Future
Empowering Startup Ecosystem in MENA Region
Empowering Startup Ecosystem in MENA Region

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