In this episode of Access Tomorrow, Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Philip Bahoshy, CEO & Founder of MAGNiTT. Together they discuss emerging venture markets and unpack the key trends that defined 2024. Philip also shares forecasts for 2025 based on insights from MAGNiTT’s flagship report. 

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In this episode of Access Tomorrow, Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Lamiae Benmakhlouf, General Director of Technopark. Together they explore how Technopark is fostering innovation, supporting Morocco’s startup ecosystem, and driving digital transformation across the country.

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In this episode of AccessTomorrow, Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Mounir Nakhla, Founder and CEO, MNT-Halan. Together they explore how today's fintechs are transforming the payment and tech ecosystem, navigating regulatory challenges, and developing effective scaling strategies. 

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In this episode of AccessTomorrow, Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Abdulla Almoayed, Founder & CEO of Tarabut, shares insights on the future of open banking. Together they discuss the regional payment ecosystem changes and how to navigate the regulatory compliance landscape. Tune in to hear how Tarabut is driving innovation in emerging markets, and the impact of their partnership with Visa. 

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In this episode of Access Tomorrow Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Hasnain Sheikh, Founder & CEO Jazari. Together they uncover the world of remittances, addressing topics from managing the evolving needs of consumers, to navigating the dynamic regulatory landscape, to empowering freelancers to send and receive their money overseas. 

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In this episode of Access Tomorrow Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Noor Sweid, Founder & Managing Partner, Global Ventures. Together they explore digital innovation in MENA, venture capital's role in financial inclusion, and women's evolving presence in venture capital and entrepreneurship. They also discuss the synergy of venture capital and advanced payment tech and its impact on startup scalability and risk management. Hear Noor Sweid's insights on entrepreneurship and future trends. 

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In this episode of Access Tomorrow Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Shant Oknayan, Vice President, Global Business Solutions, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, TikTok. Together they discuss the powerful currents of the creator economy, unpack the next-gen payment solutions revolutionizing creators' earnings, and spotlight how Gen Z's tech-adaptivity is redefining digital commerce. 

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In this episode of Access Tomorrow, we explore the escalating impact of cybercrime, which has seen global losses due to scams reach a staggering $1 trillion. Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP,  is joined by Saket Modi, Co-founder & CEO of Safe Security to discuss the role of AI in financial security and the growing concern over cyber threats.

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In this episode of Access Tomorrow, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Craig Moore, Founder & CEO of Beehive. Together they dive into the challenges and growth strategies of SME financing and explore how fintechs interact with regulatory frameworks. They further discuss how fintech, traditional banks, and payment technologies collaborate to boost SME growth.

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We're excited to kick off the second season of Access Tomorrow. In this episode, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Ali AbulHasan, Founder and CEO of Tap Payments. Together, they delve into the monumental shift from cash to cashless, dissecting the technological advancements, behavioral shifts, and business trends propelling this global change.

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