September 07, 2022

EP24 Exploring Egypt’s Fintech Expansion | Walid Hassouna, ValU

38 minutes

In terms of fintech adoption, Egypt has been a little slow on the take compared to other nations. However, companies like ValU are changing that.

As innovative companies and dynamic leaders forge a path to the future, Egypt emerges as one of the most exciting regions on the fintech map. Our guest and guide today is Walid Hassouna, founder and CEO of ValU. He breaks down some of the key factors driving Egypt’s recent fintech growth.

As regulations and infrastructure start catching up to technical ability in Egypt, fintech starts showing its utility. Companies like ValU are redefining the way people think about money and credit. In this episode, we explore how this marked transition has affected the region, as well as some of the factors that have influenced it. Our conversation takes us far and wide, exploring topics such as:

- How regulations have reacted to changing demands

- Evolutions in consumer behaviour

- Key innovations along the way.

Timeline
00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - Genesis of ValU
09:00 - Standout functions of ValU
16:30 - Navigating nuanced debt challenges in Egypt
22:24 - The merchant challenge
31:00 - The future of ValU
36:00 - Conclusion

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Based in Dubai, Arjun is actively engaged with the Fintech & Start-up ecosystem across the MENA Region and beyond- as a passive investor, an advisory board member and as a commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.

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