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Feb 2023
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706. Focus: What's stopping Super Apps f...

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Our expert host, David M. Brear, is joined by some great guests for this latest edition of Fintech insider Focus!

In the newest strand of Fintech Insider, in association with Visa, we’re taking a burning question from financial services across the globe - and really putting it under the microscope with explainers, expert panels, and in-depth interviews all to bring the global community into focus.

In this episode, we set the scene on Super Apps so far, the possibilities on offer, and the challenges of creating a 'true' Super App outside of Asia.

This week's guests include:

  • Alex McCrea, Head of CEMEA Fintech Partnerships, VIsa
  • Madiha Sattar, VP, Careem Pay
  • Waleed Sadek, Founder and CEO, PaySky

This episode is sponsored by Visa

Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program is streamlining the onboarding process for fintechs – enabling them to gain access to Visa’s powerful capabilities and network. Visa and their enablement partners help fintechs launch and scale cards, virtual credentials, and disbursement programs. To learn more visit, partner.visa.com.

Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It’s hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking.

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Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com!

Special Guests: Alex McCrea, Madiha Sattar, and Waleed Sadek.

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