
This Week in Fintech's Podcast
đ§The Fintech OG Series Season Two: Gaurav Dhar, Nameer Khan and Ronit Ghose
Oct 30, 2024
Gaurav Dhar, CEO of Marshal Fintech Partners, Nameer Khan, founder of sustainability fintech Fils, and Ronit Ghose, author of Future Money and fintech expert at Citi, discuss the fintech landscape in the MENA region. They explore personal career journeys and the significance of mentoring young entrepreneurs. The trio delves into innovation in consumer lending, sustainability, and the UAE's unique regulatory environment, emphasizing how local contexts drive fintech growth and resilience amid challenges.
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Quick takeaways
- The Middle East is becoming a pivotal FinTech hub, driven by favorable regulations and a tech-savvy demographic eager for innovation.
- Diverse economic environments in the region necessitate tailored FinTech solutions, as market dynamics vary significantly across countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
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Diverse FinTech Journeys
The guests shared their varied pathways into the FinTech world, highlighting unique backgrounds and experiences. Gauravâs journey began in a family-run FinTech business, allowing him to operate and build technology solutions for financial institutions for two decades. Namir transitioned from insurance and logistics, recognizing early on the potential of the FinTech sector in the Middle East, eventually becoming the chairman of a prominent association. Ronitâs journey showcased a shift from traditional finance to exploring innovations outside conventional banking, emphasizing the evolution of FinTech in response to changing market dynamics.
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