918. Insights: How to launch in the Middle East

On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests to discuss expansion into the Middle East. Imagine, and if you’re listening to this podcast you might not need to imagine, that you’re the founder of a successful fintech. You’re doing well in your home market and you’re weighing up your options of where to expand to next.  Well, how about the Middle East?  As rumours swirl that two of the biggest digital banks Nubank and Revolut are aiming to replicate their success in LATAM and Europe in the Middle East, we want to dive into the challenges and opportunities of doing so.   To do so we're joined by some great guests: Gaia Lamperti - Middle East Producer at Bloomberg   Ziad Mabsout - Co-founder and Head of Distribution at Vennre  Remo Abbondandolo - General Manager, VP MENA at Checkout.com  -- This episode is sponsored by Finimize for Business, click here to find out more -- Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.  Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices