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Couchonomics with Arjun
A podcast dedicated to dissecting the seismic shifts reshaping the global financial system. This season, we journey beyond the MENA region, focusing on Saudi Arabia and exploring the innovations transforming commerce and society today.
Whether you're in the industry or eager to learn, tune in weekly for exciting new episodes.
This podcast is sponsored by Adyen, ToYou, Mastercard, Geidea, Thunes, and M2P Fintech.
About the host:
Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally.
Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.
In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.
Learn more at www.couchonomics.com.
Couchonomics with Arjun
Ep 99. Time To Lead!!! with Sitoyo Lopokoiyit
Today we’re joined by Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO of M-PESA Africa, who has played a pivotal role in growing M-PESA across 8 African markets.
Sitoyo shares the fascinating story behind M-PESA’s evolution from a mobile money service into a full-fledged digital ecosystem, empowering consumers, businesses, and developers through an open API program.
We also covered:
- The role of regulation in fintech
- Cross-border payments and cost reduction
- The adoption of blockchain and AI
- Balancing innovation and competition with open architecture
- The future of CBDCs in Africa
- National payment infrastructure players and their impact
Don't miss this insightful conversation on how M-PESA is reshaping financial inclusion across Africa and leading the fintech revolution.
Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
Couchonomics with Arjun Season 03 is brought to you by our partners:
- Adyen https://www.adyen.com/
- ToYou https://toyou.io/ar
- Mastercard https://mastercard.com/
- M2P https://m2pfintech.com/
- Thunes https://www.thunes.com/
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- Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/
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