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May 2024
1h 11m

Ep 80. The expansion of Egypt's e-paymen...

Arjun Singh
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Welcome to the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Ashraf Sabry, the visionary Founder and CEO of Fawry. Ashraf has transformed Fawry into a trailblazing fintech and one of the most successful startups in Africa. 
We covered a range of topics, including innovation in payments,the development of startups in Egypt, Fawry’s diversification strategy, and Ashraf’s personal philosophy and expansion plans for Fawry. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of Africa's preeminent fintech leaders. 

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Episode Highlights  
01:18 - Introduction  
02:47 - Fawry’s Beginnings  
06:57 - Managing Complexity in Business  
09:53 - Secret to Acquiring New Customers  
13:17 - The Importance of Trust  
16:28 - Banks and Fintech  
22:23 - Fintech Landscape in Egypt  
28:24 - Innovation in Egypt  
31:35 - What Will Trigger Greater Innovation in Egypt  
35:16 - Collaboration of Banks and Fintech  
37:31 - Technology in Egypt  
44:37 - Regulator's Mindset  
54:31 - Competition in the Market  
58:50 - How Does Fawry Keep Innovating  
01:01:00 - What’s Next for Fawry  
01:06:00 - Closing Words

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