⁠Financing Expert: Trump’s New Economy, Gold vs Crypto and The New World Order? | Hassan Daher - Ep 39

In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Dr. Hassan Daher, founder of Qardus, talks about building the UK’s first Sharia-compliant SME lending platform. They dive into the roots of Islamic finance, the fintech startup journey, and navigating the modern economy as a Muslim entrepreneur and investor.

This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise 

Find out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/

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Show Notes: 

00:00 - Opening

02:19 – Reflections on building a fintech startup and the 5-year journey

04:13 – Overview of Qardus and services offered

05:41 – Growing up in Lebanon, education, and family background

8:52 - Founding Qardus: UK's First Sharia-Compliant Lender

18:58 - The Two-Sided Marketplace Problem

31:29 - How Qardus Works Behind the Scenes

44:06 - Managing Startup Life and Avoiding Burnout

55:11 - Islamic Economics in a Trump Era

1:01:10 - Cryptocurrencies and Financial Literacy