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May 2024
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Ep 2. Rebooting Banking in the Middle Ea...

Suvo Sarkar
About this episode

Welcome back to a brand new episode of Money Majlis! Following the fantastic feedback from our debut episode on the future of money, we’re excited to delve deeper into the world of banking. This time, Suvo Sarkar is joined by Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank, the standalone neo-bank from Abu Dhabi that is making waves in the region with its cool UX, innovative products, and rapid growth in customer base.


In a wide ranging conversation, Jayesh talks about the secret of turning a profit within 2 years, about creating differentiation from incumbent banks, about managing the work culture of Generations Y and Z, and about his plans for an IPO.


Tune in now to get insights from an episode full of wisdom and wit from the leader of one of the most promising fintechs in the Middle East. And send us your feedback or questions to suvo@moneymajlis.com


For more information on Wio Bank, please visit : www.wio.ae

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