Thought Behind Things

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Umar Khan is the Country Manager of Pakistan & Afghanistan at Visa and Iman Urooj is the Chief Operating Officer at Safepay. Visa's She's Next: https://pk.visamiddleeast.com/run-your-business/she-is-next-campaign.html #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #visa #hbl #fintech #womenentrepreneurs #digitalpayments International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Umar Khan is the Country Manager of Pakistan & Afghanistan at Visa and Iman Urooj is the Chief Operating Officer at Safepay. Visa's She's Next: https://pk.visamiddleeast.com/run-your-business/she-is-next-campaign.html #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #visa #hbl #fintech #womenentrepreneurs #digitalpayments Check out the trainings from Sarmaaya Financials: Training List: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/?src=tbt Technical Training Masterclass 2.0: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=1&src=tbt Fundamentals of Capital Market: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=2&src=tbt 00:00 Introduction 02:03 From Cash to Contactless: Formalization of Payments 05:01 Umar’s Early Life & Education 08:23 Guiding, Not Dictating: Allowing Kids to Decide 11:43 Career Progression & Experience: Easypaisa, Jazz & Visa 14:50 Inside Visa: Company's Role in Financial Transactions 17:04 Iman’s Journey 20:26 About Safepay 20:37 Why are they in Pakistan? 21:49 Early Stage Markets vs. Pakistan 25:53 Future of Digital Payments in Pakistan 29:34 Women’s Financial Inclusion 32:05 Navigating Numbers: Women Entrepreneurs in Focus 36:05 Initiatives & Work Being Done 38:36 Evolution of Digital Payments 44:25 Updates on Raast 46:00 She's Next: Shining a Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs 47:04 Experience Running it in Pakistan 49:44 Women Leadership 51:45 Criteria and How To Apply? 55:26 Global Insights & Collaboration with HBL 56:42 Men’s Role in Empowering Women Leaders 01:02:20 Women’s Role in the Economy 1:04:52 Safepay Insights 1:07:35 Wallet Payments 1:09:09 Their License & Stage 1:10:51 Visa Projects in Pakistan 1:14:24 Tap to Phone: Challenges & Potential 1:17:37 What’s next for Visa? 1:20:07 Safepay’s Future Outlook 1:21:23 Pakistan of 2050 Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support Iman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imanurooj/?originalSubdomain=pk Umar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umarshahbazkhan/?originalSubdomain=pk Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Faisal Aftab is the Founder and GP at Zayn VC. #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #startups #funding #fintech #technology Check out the trainings from Sarmaaya Financials: Training List: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/?src=tbt Technical Training Masterclass 2.0: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=1&src=tbt Fundamentals of Capital Market: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=2&src=tbt Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support Faisal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisal-aftab-93a8b3129/ Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman is the President of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan. #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #donations #palestine #help #gaza Check out the trainings from Sarmaaya Financials: Training List: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/?src=tbt Technical Training Masterclass 2.0: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=1&src=tbt Fundamentals of Capital Market: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=2&src=tbt Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support Dr. Hafeez’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/profdrhafeez?lang=en Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Kanwal Cheema is the Founder and CEO of My Impact Meter. #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #startups #charity Check out the trainings from Sarmaaya Financials: Training List: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/?src=tbt Technical Training Masterclass 2.0: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=1&src=tbt Fundamentals of Capital Market: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=2&src=tbt Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support Kanwal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanwalc/ Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Muhammad Naeem Shafique is the Ex-Country Executive at GE Power Systems. #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #powergeneration Check out the trainings from Sarmaaya Financials: Training List: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/?src=tbt Technical Training Masterclass 2.0: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=1&src=tbt Fundamentals of Capital Market: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=2&src=tbt Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support Naeem’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shafique-naeem-5b31a211?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Muhammad Naeem Sikandar is the Host at 'Naeem Sikandar Podcast'. #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #ecommerce Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support Naeem’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naeemsikandar/?originalSubdomain=pk Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

Dr. Shahid Qureshi, Rector of GIFT University Gujranwala, discusses the ineffectiveness of memorization-based education, cross-cultural experiences in Thailand, the journey of pursuing a second master's degree, micro-entrepreneurship, the importance of self-discovery for success, and whether universities are creating visionaries or corporate secretaries.

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Dr. Aasim Yusuf is the Chief Medical Officer of Shaukat Khanum. #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #healthcare Check out the trainings from Sarmaaya Financials: Training List: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/?src=tbt Technical Training Masterclass 2.0: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=1&src=tbt Fundamentals of Capital Market: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=2&src=tbt Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support SKMCH’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SKMCH Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI

In this episode, Shershah Khan, a student of Computer Science and Philosophy, discusses various topics including tribal governance systems, the importance of true education, misconceptions about the Muslim world, the political spectrum and extremes, the influence of geography and violence on the Western world order, and the sustainability of dominance and climate change's impact on the future. They also express hope for Pakistan's future in 2050.

International listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEaFEdAXbGe69W6ou Adeel Tahir is the Director of Sales and Ali Raza is Head of Marketing at TECNO Mobile Pakistan. TECHNO's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tecnomobilepakistan?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D #thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #tecno Check out the trainings from Sarmaaya Financials: Training List: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/?src=tbt Technical Training Masterclass 2.0: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=1&src=tbt Fundamentals of Capital Market: https://sarmaaya.pk/trainings/details?tid=2&src=tbt Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Socials: TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Support our podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support Adeel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeel-tahir-b132aa6/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Ali Raza’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-raza-2548880/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Podcast Links: • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F • Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkfI