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Couchonomics with Arjun
Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly
As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe.
Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.
Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines.
Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy.
Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438
Learn more: www.couchonomics.com
Season 4 supported by:
Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e& | Digit 9
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
From Bank to Builder: How SC Ventures Launches 30+ Startups
Season 4 of Couchonomics with Arjun kicks off with a venture builder shaking up the system — Gautam Jain from SC Ventures by Standard Chartered.
From launching digital banks in Asia to building full-stack ventures in the GCC, Gautam’s now part of a team transforming how venture-building happens inside a bank.
In this episode:
🧠 Innovation culture & internal equity
🧱 Building in real, underserved sectors
💡 Regulator-respecting fintech
🇸🇦 Why the GCC is ripe for bold ideas
Watch to learn why SCV isn’t your typical corporate venture arm — and how it’s building businesses that matter.
🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen on all podcasting platforms!
Couchonomics with Arjun Season 04 is brought to you by our partners:
Adyen https://www.adyen.com/
Thunes https://thunes.com/
Mastercard https://mastercard.com/
E& https://www.eand.com/
Digit9 https://www.digitnine.com/
SC Ventures https://scventures.io/
Hala https://hala.com/
chapters:
00:00 Episode Highlight
00:49 Welcome to Season Four
01:13 Introducing Gautam Jain and SC Ventures
01:59 Understanding SE Ventures
04:29 The Importance of Mindset Shift in Banking
06:17 Challenges and Strategies in Innovation
20:04 The Role of Ecosystem Collaboration
24:26 Balancing Risk, Regulation, and Innovation
27:10 The Importance of People in Business
27:54 The Changing Landscape of Financial Services
28:46 Big Disruptive Trends and Technologies
30:32 Globalization and Digital Assets
31:38 Sustainability and Financial Inclusion
34:43 Adapting to Ambiguity and Change
37:54 Global Expansion and Market Dynamics
42:37 Investment Strategies and Risk Appetite
49:31 Future Vision for SE Ventures
52:40 Final Thoughts
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