Access Tomorrow

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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Dive into the future of digital payments with our latest podcast, featuring Andrew Torre, Visa's Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. We tackle fintech's rise, AI's influence, and regulatory shifts in North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan (NALP). Despite economic hurdles, we spotlight the digital payments boom and Gen Z's impact. Discover how Visa's mission can empower women through financial inclusion. Tune in for a bold glimpse into the payment landscape's future.

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Unlock the future with us in this episode of Access Tomorrow. We have Mohamed Bardastani, Visa' Economist & Director of Business & Economics Insights for CEMEA, ready to take us on a journey through time. We'll rewind to the pivotal macro events of 2023 and then fast-forward to what's on the horizon for 2024. Dive into discussions on the global economy, consumer trends, inflation, interest rates and the exciting world of fintech. Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead of the curve!

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In this episode Leila Serhan, Visa's Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Misha Rogalskiy, Co-Founder, monobank. Together they focus on profound shifts in consumer behavior, the rise of groundbreaking banking models, and the ongoing innovation within the traditional banking sphere.

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In this episode, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Jayesh Patel, CEO, Wio Bank, to uncover how financial institutions can holistically address the unique needs of SMBs.

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In this episode, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Lamise Aly Negm, Advisor to the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Lamise will explain how empowering women-owned businesses can unlock significant economic potential and promote more inclusive and sustainable economic growth not only in Egypt but worldwide.

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