Ep 74: The story of the most recognizable fintechs in the MENA region with Mounir Nakhla Couchonomics with Arjun

Episode 5 of Season 3 is live now featuring Mounir Nakhla, Founder and CEO of MNT-Halan. Join us as we delve into the journey of MNT-Halan and the Egyptian fintech landscape. From ride-hailing to a financial super app, we cover it all in this insightful episode! Tune in for a glimpse into the world of fintech innovation!

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Timestamps:
 00:00 - Episode Highlights
 00:43 - Introduction
 02:00 - MNT-Halan's story
 05:23 - Creating a financial super app
 08:12 - What makes MNT-Halan great
 12:00 - Opportunities in the Egyptian market
 15:55 - Microloans and consumer loans
 18:58 - MNT-Halan's Impact on the Banking Sector
 21:35 - Fintech Ecosystem in Egypt
 24:36 - Impact of investors on startup direction
 26:13 - Regulatory landscape in Egypt
28:02 - Egyptian companies going across the borders
 32:02 - Opportunities of the Egyptian market for international fintech
 37:32 - Future plans and strategies for MNT-Halan
40:49 - Talent scarcity and AI
 42:00 - Closing words



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