Couchonomics with Arjun Arjun Singh
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Grab your front-row seat to the fintech revolution! Join Arjun Singh as he meets with leading business players from across the Metaverse, open banking, the industry of Web 3.0, and decentralized finance to explore the transforming world of finance and technology. Listen to candid conversations and eye-opening discussions on the future of financial services in the MENA region and beyond. Learn more at www.couchonomics.com. Available with Arabic subtitles on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438 Season 2 of Couchonomics with Arjun is brought to you by our partners Adyen, ToYou, Visa, Geidea, and M2P.
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Ep 82. Digital Banking explained with Kelvin Tan
Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Banking as a Service (BaaS) with Kelvin Tan, CEO of Audax.Kelvin shares insights on Audax’s “bank in a box” solution, helping banks scale and modernize rapidly. We discuss the potential and challenges of BaaS, open banking, and the future of embedded finance. Don't miss this insightful conversation on digital banking!Couchonomics with Arjun Season 3 is brought to you by our partners:Adyen https://www.adyen.com/T...
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Ep 81. The matchmaker approach to Fintech partnership with Karan Jain
Innovation in banking is about more than just adopting new technology—it's about challenging traditional perceptions and rethinking everything from customer service to risk management to create more flexible, responsive, and personalized financial services. In this episode, I sit down with Karan Jain, founder and CEO of Naya One, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the banking world.We dive into topics such as challenges in financial innovation, the role of Naya One, the evolution o...
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Ep 80. The expansion of Egypt's e-payment Fawry with Ashraf Sabry
Welcome to the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Ashraf Sabry, the visionary Founder and CEO of Fawry. Ashraf has transformed Fawry into a trailblazing fintech and one of the most successful startups in Africa. We covered a range of topics, including innovation in payments,the development of startups in Egypt, Fawry’s diversification strategy, and Ashraf’s personal philosophy and expansion plans for Fawry. Don’t miss this opportu...
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Ep 79. Is Crypto investment actually complicated? Nick Philpott
We are talking about Digital Assets, DeFI and Crypto on Couchonomics with Arjun this week. Joining us on the couch is Nick Philpott, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets by Standard Chartered & OSL. We had a very interesting conversation around #bitcoinhalving, #stablecoins, virtual-assets regulations, and tokenization of real-world assets, among other topics. Nick gave us insights into Zodia Markets' role as an OTC crypto brokerage serving institutional clients and their ...
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Ep 78. Behind the scenes of the Bitcoins industry with Stefan Kimmel
In this episode of Couchonomics, we tackle the burning question: "Bitcoin in 2024: Boom or Bust?" Join us as we engage in a fascinating conversation with Stefan Kimmel, the CEO of M2, a crypto exchange, and investment platform regulated by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).We dive deep into the world of cryptocurrency, exploring the intricate dynamics of Bitcoin, DeFi, and digital assets. Throughout our chat, we touch upon various topics, including market dynamics, product innovation...
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Ep 77. The new shift in The private equity scene with Elias Yazbeck
Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun!Join Arjun as he explores Africa's dynamic startup scene and fintech landscape with Elias Yazbeck, Managing Director at Helios Investment Partners.Discover key insights into Africa's market dynamics, challenges, and future trends in fintech. Elias also shares Helios Investment Partners' strategies and potential seismic shifts in private equity.Topics covered include real-time payments, digital banking for SMEs, regulatory roles, entrepreneur...
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I absolutely love this show. Arjun makes the complex worlds of Fintech and financial services easy to understand and highly engaging. The guests are interesting and informative. And the production quality is fantastic. Can't recommend it enough!