Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

918. Insights: How to launch in the Middle East


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On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests to discuss expansion into the Middle East.

Imagine, and if you’re listening to this podcast you might not need to imagine, that you’re the founder of a successful fintech. You’re doing well in your home market and you’re weighing up your options of where to expand to next. 

Well, how about the Middle East? 

As rumours swirl that two of the biggest digital banks Nubank and Revolut are aiming to replicate their success in LATAM and Europe in the Middle East, we want to dive into the challenges and opportunities of doing so.  

To do so we're joined by some great guests:

  • Gaia Lamperti - Middle East Producer at Bloomberg  
  • Ziad Mabsout - Co-founder and Head of Distribution at Vennre 
  • Remo Abbondandolo - General Manager, VP MENA at Checkout.com 

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