From Bank to Builder: How SC Ventures Launches 30+ Startups

May 13, 2025

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Season 4 of Couchonomics with Arjun kicks off with a venture builder shaking up the system — Gautam Jain from SC Ventures by Standard Chartered.

From launching digital banks in Asia to building full-stack ventures in the GCC, Gautam’s now part of a team transforming how venture-building happens inside a bank.

In this episode:
🧠 Innovation culture & internal equity
🧱 Building in real, underserved sectors
💡 Regulator-respecting fintech
🇸🇦 Why the GCC is ripe for bold ideas

Watch to learn why SCV isn’t your typical corporate venture arm — and how it’s building businesses that matter.

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chapters:
00:00 Episode Highlight
00:49 Welcome to Season Four
01:13 Introducing Gautam Jain and SC Ventures
01:59 Understanding SE Ventures
04:29 The Importance of Mindset Shift in Banking
06:17 Challenges and Strategies in Innovation
20:04 The Role of Ecosystem Collaboration
24:26 Balancing Risk, Regulation, and Innovation
27:10 The Importance of People in Business
27:54 The Changing Landscape of Financial Services
28:46 Big Disruptive Trends and Technologies
30:32 Globalization and Digital Assets
31:38 Sustainability and Financial Inclusion
34:43 Adapting to Ambiguity and Change
37:54 Global Expansion and Market Dynamics
42:37 Investment Strategies and Risk Appetite
49:31 Future Vision for SE Ventures
52:40 Final Thoughts

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