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India is often described in sweeping, seductive shorthand: a billion-plus consumers, a vast middle class, digital leapfrogging and an inevitable march towards premiumisation. But as Rama Bijapurkar argues in this episode of Money Majlis, that picture is not merely incomplete; it can lead businesses, banks and investors towards profoundly wrong decisions.

Rama, one of India’s most influential thinkers on consumer behaviour and strategy, joins Suvo to unpack the central idea of her latest book, Lilliput Land: India’s mega-consumption story is built not on one uniform market, but on millions of small consumers and suppliers, each making modest but consequential choices, increasingly connected through powerful digital rails. The lesson is simple but demanding: there is no single “Indian consumer”. There are many Indias, many income realities, many ambitions and many versions of value.

The conversation moves beyond familiar clichés about India’s middle class, rural markets and digital payments. Rama explains why companies must learn to see the country at a far more granular level: the affluent customer in a small town, the aspirational household that must choose between a new refrigerator and a family holiday, the woman whose income may not translate into financial autonomy, and the small merchant whose QR code has made participation in the digital economy possible.

For bankers and fintech leaders, this is an especially rich conversation. Rama explores the economics of serving customers with small balances, small transactions and limited financial resilience; the role of public-sector banks, NBFCs and fintechs in financial inclusion; and the tension between instant digital credit and responsible lending. She also discusses why trust still matters in banking, why a beautiful app is not the same as a meaningful customer relationship, and why regulation can be an essential safeguard rather than merely a brake on innovation.

The episode also looks at artificial intelligence through a customer lens. Rama warns against mistaking dashboards for understanding, or using AI simply to fish more efficiently in an existing pond. The real task for boards and management teams, she argues, is to remain humble, observant and relentlessly focused on customer-perceived value. Technology may change the ritual, but it does not change the religion of customer-centricity.

This is a masterclass in looking beyond averages, questioning boardroom assumptions and recognising that demand often leads while supply lags. For anyone trying to build, invest, lend or lead in India, and in the emerging markets that increasingly resemble it, Rama Bijapurkar offers a sharper and more human way to see the opportunity.

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This episode of Money Majlis dives into how banks and regulators can finally break out of “pilot purgatory” and turn AI from hype into hard P&L impact, with one of the world’s most influential applied‑AI leaders, Alexander Sukharevsky, CEO of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey. 

Drawing on his global work with financial institutions, sovereigns and regulators, Alexander explains why 88 percent of organisations say they use AI yet only a tiny fraction see more than 20 percent EBITDA uplift, and what it really takes to move that needle.

Across our conversation, Alexander lays out a concrete playbook for banks: focus on a few high‑value domains instead of scattered use cases, reinvent customer journeys and legacy processes end‑to‑end, and build the “human stack” of leaders and bankers who can speak the language of AI without needing to be data scientists. We unpack lessons from Rewired 2.0, his updated McKinsey playbook on how leading firms win with technology, and go inside case studies like DBS to show how a traditional bank can become a data‑driven, AI‑ready organisation without derailing business‑as‑usual performance.

Alexander also offers a candid assessment of where the GCC and UAE are genuinely ahead of the curve: ambition, speed, bold AI investment, and where execution still lags, from fragmented pilots to under‑invested data and architecture foundations. He demystifies “agentic AI”, imagines organisations where human and virtual team‑members work side by side, and explains why CEOs must personally become chief product and transformation officers, spending time in the “machine room” instead of watching AI from the boardroom. 

Along the way, Alexander tackles regulation and digital trust, the future of work, and what great bankers will look like in 2030, before sharing his own leadership journey from building two businesses from scratch to scaling QuantumBlack into a multi‑thousand‑person AI practice born in Formula 1 and now reshaping banking worldwide.

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What does it take to build an iconic technology company before the technology ecosystem required to support it even exists? In this compelling episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar speaks with Dhiraj Mukherjee, co-founder of Shazam, investor, speaker and lifelong student of technological disruption.

Long before smartphones, app stores and streaming, Shazam began with a deceptively simple human question: “What is this song?” Dhiraj recounts how a group of ambitious entrepreneurs built a way to identify music from a few seconds of audio over a basic mobile-phone line, then spent nearly two decades navigating the far harder challenge of finding a sustainable business model. It is a story of conviction, reinvention and resilience through the dot-com crash, the global financial crisis and the upheaval of the music industry.

Dhiraj reflects on the tension at the heart of every enduring venture: holding a fixed vision while maintaining a flexible mindset. He shares why Shazam did not change its fundamental purpose, but repeatedly reinvented the way it created value: from paid SMS messages to music partnerships, advertising and streaming. His lesson for founders and leaders is refreshingly direct: stay relevant, keep learning and live to fight another day.

The conversation then turns to AI, where Dhiraj brings the perspective of an early OpenAI investor and a practitioner who believes technology must be experienced, not merely discussed. He explains why failed pilots should not automatically be seen as failure, why enterprises must move beyond simply layering AI onto outdated workflows, and why the greatest opportunities in banking may lie in the “big, boring problems” of compliance, risk, credit and operational efficiency.

For boards and senior leaders, this episode offers a powerful argument for curiosity, experimentation and adaptability. Dhiraj explores the importance of sandboxes and guardrails in regulated industries, the benefits of reverse mentorship across generations, and the need to build organisations around skills and learning velocity rather than static roles. He also makes the case that AI should elevate human capability, not absolve institutions of their responsibility to help people reskill and contribute at a higher level.

From the founding story of Shazam to the future of autonomous financial agents, quantum computing and AI-enabled work, this is a wide-ranging conversation about navigating uncertainty with optimism, humility and disciplined action. Dhiraj’s governing principle is clear: in an age when knowledge is abundant and change is relentless, adaptability is the capability that matters most.

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Music is no longer confined to a recording, a screen or even a physical stage. It is becoming a living, visual and increasingly interactive experience. One that can travel across arenas, phones, homes, cars, livestreams, virtual worlds and, perhaps soon, the boundary between the living and the legendary.

Music is no longer simply something we hear; it is increasingly becoming a living, visual and increasingly interactive experience. One that can travel across arenas, phones, homes, cars, livestreams, virtual worlds and, perhaps soon, the boundary between the living and the legendary. In this special episode of Money Majlis with Suvo Sarkar, recorded in New Delhi, Suvo speaks with Ty Roberts, one of the most influential creative technologists behind the evolution of digital music, immersive entertainment and fan experiences. 

Ty’s extraordinary journey spans the earliest days of computer gaming, the development of QuickTime, interactive albums with artists including David Bowie and Todd Rundgren, and the creation of Gracenote, the metadata engine that helped transform how music is discovered across streaming platforms, cars and connected devices. He later became the first Chief Technology Officer of Universal Music Group and now leads FanTracks Digital, building new possibilities for live, hybrid and visually rich music experiences.

The conversation begins with ABBA Voyage, the remarkable London production that blends avatars, live musicians, immersive visuals and emotional storytelling into a true time-machine experience. Ty explains why technology alone is never enough: authenticity rests on extraordinary attention to the smallest human details, from facial expression and body language to the precise movement of a guitarist’s hands.

Suvo and Ty then explore how AI could make sophisticated immersive experiences radically more accessible, allowing more artists to create compelling visual worlds without the vast budgets traditionally associated with motion capture and visual effects. They discuss the changing economics of live music, the unexpected commercial power of merchandise during livestreams, the importance of high-quality sound and the challenge of creating a richer, more connected fan journey.

The episode also takes us inside Ty’s collaborations with visionary artists. He recalls David Bowie and Brian Eno’s ambition to create generative albums that could change with every listen, and reflects on how technology is finally catching up with many ideas that once seemed impossibly futuristic.

At its heart, this is a conversation about creativity, reinvention and the human connection that must remain at the centre of every technological advance. From AI-powered visuals and avatar performances to data ownership, artist rights and the concert experience of 2035, Ty Roberts offers a thought-provoking glimpse into music’s next great transformation.

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What really sits behind the booming world of global wealth? In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down with Annabel Spring, Global CEO of Allfunds, to unpack the invisible infrastructure that now powers how trillions of dollars move across borders, banks and platforms. 

From Hong Kong to Dubai to Dublin, a growing share of the world’s mutual funds, ETFs and alternatives are being manufactured in one place, distributed in another, and serviced on technology stacks most investors never see. Annabel runs one of the world’s largest B2B wealthtech ecosystems, connecting more than three thousand fund groups and asset managers to hundreds of banks, private banks and wealth managers across sixty-plus markets, with close to 1.8 trillion euros in assets running through the pipes.

Drawing on three decades at Morgan Stanley, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and HSBC, she explains how the old linear chain of manufacturer–distributor–client has morphed into a dense web of platforms, data pipes and service layers, all supposedly centred on the end investor. Suvo and Annabel explore where the real frictions still lie, from cross-border onboarding and KYC to legacy systems and fragmented data, and how platforms like Allfunds decide what to build, what to partner on and what to leave to others. They dive into the surge in private markets for wealth clients, why access is no longer the main barrier, and how education, liquidity design and secondary markets will determine whether alternatives truly go mainstream.

The conversation covers AI, tokenisation and the “boring plumbing” that actually changes economics. Annabel separates genuine operating-model transformation from AI-washing, and describes how Allfunds is using data, analytics and blockchain rails to move from being a transaction pipe to a full-scale digital ecosystem. She also lifts the lid on the strategic logic behind the planned combination with Deutsche Börse’s Clearstream fund services and reflects on the legacy of Allfunds’ late founder, Juan Alcaraz. 

Finally, from the rise of Asia and the Middle East as enduring wealth hubs to the blurring lines between private banking, mass affluent and institutional segments, Annabel shares a candid, practitioner’s view of what global wealth will look like in 2035 – and what leaders need to get right now to still matter then.

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What happens when you combine a decacorn founder at the heart of the crypto infrastructure revolution with the original entrepreneur in the family who quietly built software long before “cloud” and “SaaS” became buzzwords? 

In this special episode of Money Majlis, we sit down with the son–mother duo of Nikil and Usha Viswanathan to explore both the future of financial plumbing and the values that shape the people building it.

Nikil is the co‑founder and CEO of Alchemy, often described as the “AWS of blockchain” – a web3 developer platform that powers a massive share of global blockchain activity, from NFT marketplaces and DeFi protocols to tokenization pilots and stablecoin rails used by major financial institutions. In just about 16 months from public launch, Alchemy went from zero to a multi‑billion‑dollar valuation with a tiny team, delivering a “team‑to‑impact ratio” that most banks and big tech firms can only dream of. 

Usha, meanwhile, is the president and co‑founder of Starnik, the cloud software company she built with her husband Balu while raising two children, bootstrapping through the dot‑com boom and bust and modelling resilience, curiosity and an almost “insane” work ethic that both Nikil and his sister Tara, former CEO and co‑founder of Rupa Health, now see as their core foundation.

Across the conversation, we move from the big picture to the deeply personal. Nikil explains why he believes we are moving from a world shaped by governments and banks to a world shaped by platforms and protocols – and why crypto rails will replace much of today’s antiquated financial infrastructure. He breaks down crypto’s four core use cases – from store of value to global payments and AI‑native money – and offers a hard‑hitting message to bankers who still think of digital assets as “that thing my nephew trades at night”. We also unpack how Alchemy emerged from 16 prior “failed” products, what it really takes to build at extreme speed, and how banks can escape the proof‑of‑concept graveyard and move tokenization into production.

Then we switch lenses to Usha’s story: a journey from commerce in Chennai to MIS in Texas to building Starnik and raising two founder‑CEOs. She shares practical parenting hacks, the rituals that kept the family grounded, and how to raise curious, kind and courageous children in a world of hyper‑connected ambition. Together, Nikil and Usha reflect on family as a “startup incubator”, ethics at the edge of money and health, and why – whether you are running a family, a startup or a bank – your values remain the ultimate operating system.

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What happens when a commercial pilot obsessed with time value, a technologist who helped build Dell and Compaq in Asia, and a board-level strategist for some of the world’s most respected banks and insurers roll into one career? 

In this episode of Money Majlis, Tokyo-based investor, general partner and board member Steve Monaghan joins Suvo in Dubai to map out a brutally honest, deeply practical view of where banking and insurance go next in the age of AI, quantum computing and streaming finance.

Steve traces his unlikely journey from flying overnight milk runs and teaching himself Lotus 1-2-3 to building pricing models at Dell, early mobile payments at Citi, retail turnarounds in Japan, and major AI and data programmes at DBS and AIA. Along the way, he explains why trust is the ultimate currency and why it is backed not by gold, but by time. Time, in his world, is the hidden balance sheet that banks, insurers and regulators still don’t measure properly.

The conversation dives into Steve’s famous framing of AI as an earthquake already shaking business models, and quantum computing as the coming tsunami that could blow up legacy cryptography and risk management much sooner than many boards expect. He is candid about why most corporate AI programmes are still “AI theatre” – pilots, dashboards and press releases with negligible P&L impact – and what it would take for banks to redesign their business models around optimisation, streaming capital and genuine customer value rather than just cost-cutting.

Suvo and Steve also explore what an AI-competent, quantum-aware board really looks like, why GCC banks in markets like the UAE have a rare window to leapfrog, and how streaming finance – “money at the speed of information” – could help households pay off mortgages years earlier and turn idle working capital into a national productivity engine. From Apple’s negative cash conversion cycle to paycheck-to-paycheck workers trapped in batch-era salary systems, Steve argues that our operating system for money is no longer fit for purpose.

If you care about the future of banking, digital regulation in the GCC, or what an AI-competent board should look like, this conversation will challenge many assumptions you still take for granted. 

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What happens when credit becomes invisible, intelligent and truly embedded into our daily lives? In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down in Dubai with Gaurav Kumar (GK), founder and CEO of Indian unicorn Yubi, the AI-powered operating system for debt markets. Together they unpack how a company born in Chennai during the pandemic is quietly rewiring how money moves for consumers, MSMEs and banks from India to MENA, Southeast Asia and now the US.

The conversation begins at 30,000 feet, with the global revolution in consumer and personal lending. GK explains why finance is no longer about walking into a bank branch or opening a banking app, but about credit showing up instantly and non-intrusively inside the storefronts where customers actually live: e-commerce checkouts, ride-hailing apps, dealer showrooms and payroll platforms. He breaks down how advances in digital identity, India’s public digital rails and AI-led underwriting now allow pre-approved loans to move in as little as 9–12 seconds, and why that changes the ethics, risks and responsibilities of lenders forever.

From there, the discussion dives into India’s consumer credit boom and the unfinished business of financial inclusion. GK unpacks how India's household debt-to-GDP ratio of just 38% signals not prudence but enormous untapped potential, and why the next decade will see credit distributed far more evenly across a market that has historically served only thick-file, collateral-rich borrowers. He explains how Yubi’s architecture, co-lending rails and AI tools help banks serve these segments at lower cost while preserving prudence through explainable, auditable models and tighter bureau data cycles.

Then there is the founder's story. Why he built through the pandemic, why he deliberately rejected the marketplace model to keep his allegiance to lenders, and why he has personally staked over $39 million of his own capital in Yubi — a signal of commitment to clients, not a funding shortfall. GK shares his near-death moments of self-doubt, his IRMA-rooted belief that access to finance should be a fundamental right, and his ambitions across the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the US, where Yubi already partners with more than 30 banks in MENA.

Warm, candid and rich with insight, this is a masterclass for credit geeks, fintech founders, bankers and anyone curious about how money really moves behind the scenes. GK also reveals a hidden talent that catches even Suvo off guard.

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What if the most powerful force in business is not capital, technology or strategy, but the simple human act of one person truly reaching another? 

In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar is joined by Sally Susman – advisor, advocate and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of “Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts and Change the World” – for a masterclass in how leaders can use words to move people, build trust and change outcomes in a world that is increasingly sceptical of institutions. For 18 years, Sally served as Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer, guiding three CEOs through proxy battles, leadership transitions, political firestorms and the most scrutinised vaccine launch in modern history, after senior roles at American Express, Estée Lauder and in the Clinton administration.

Together, Suvo and Sally explore why communication is not a “soft skill” but a rock‑hard competency that multiplies every other leadership skill, and why so many boards still underestimate its strategic value. Sally explains what separates game‑changing CEOs from the merely competent, how she built enduring partnerships with leaders like Albert Bourla, and what it really takes for a Chief Communications Officer to have the courage for candour while always serving the institution, not the individual ego.

The conversation dives into the global trust deficit, the collapse of traditional media and the rise of hyperlocal, creator‑driven influence. Drawing on the COVID‑19 vaccine rollout, Sally shares what she learned about communicating under radical uncertainty, why facts alone rarely shift behaviour, and how barbers, grandmothers and college students sometimes move public opinion more than politicians or celebrities. She is frank about the temptations of silence, “greenhushing” and performative authenticity – and why all three are dead ends for modern leaders.

In the final stretch, the episode becomes more intimate and reflective. Sally talks about the personal values that have guided her – courage, curiosity, empathy and a deep belief in equality – and how coming out to her family shaped a lifetime commitment to living and leading authentically. She reflects on the importance of humour, ritual and friendship in sustaining a high‑pressure career, her love of art, ideas and public life, and why, in her “Act III,” she is focused less on titles and more on mentoring, giving back and leaving the campsite better than she found it. 

This is not just a conversation about corporate communication; it is a conversation about how to live, work and speak in a way that feels true.

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What happens when one of India’s most successful private equity investors walks away at the peak of his career to spend the rest of his life building the country’s human capital? 

In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo sits down in New Delhi with Ashish Dhawan – founder of ChrysCapital, Ashoka University, Central Square Foundation and The Convergence Foundation – to unpack a remarkable journey from Wall Street returns to nation-building outcomes.

Ashish reflects on India’s dramatic rise as a core allocation in global private equity, why buyouts and high-quality exits are finally deepening the market, and how global capital is rotating out of China and into India’s growth story without diluting discipline. He explains what it takes to generate real alpha in a crowded PE landscape, why the best firms are now judged as much on governance and institution-building as on IRR, and how private capital can be a quiet force for better managed, more ambitious Indian companies. 

The conversation covers India’s next frontier: deep tech and human capital. Ashish lays out why India cannot become a developed country on apps alone, why the new deep-tech fund-of-funds architecture could be as catalytic as Israel’s Yozma moment, and which themes in biotech, semiconductors, AI and advanced manufacturing he finds genuinely investible over the next decade. In parallel, he argues that India’s true superpower is its people – 23 million births a year – and explains why fixing foundational literacy and numeracy, expanding quality skilling, enabling labour mobility and unlocking women’s economic participation will determine whether “Viksit Bharat” (or “Developed India”) becomes a reality or stays a rhetoric.

Suvo and Ashish dive deep into the playbook behind The Convergence Foundation’s portfolio approach to nation-building, Central Square Foundation’s work on NIPUN Bharat and FLN at scale, and the bold experiment of Ashoka University as a collective-philanthropy, liberal arts-led “full university” rooted in Indian context yet globally benchmarked. Ashish is candid about the bumps on the road – from regulatory constraints in education and the debate over for-profit models to the tightrope of academic freedom and political reality – and shares the leadership lessons he would offer India’s new billionaires as they design their own philanthropy.  

Along the way, we also meet the Kolkata schoolboy, the Ivy League dealmaker, the would-be travel guide and the relentless optimist who believes India can sustain China-style growth while remaining grounded in ancient wisdom and a renewed sense of purpose. 

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What if one man’s voice could change the way we hear music, eat food and celebrate life? 

In this special Money Majlis XTRA episode, Suvo Sarkar is joined by Padma Shri awardee Shankar Mahadevan, singer, composer, Grammy‑winning frontman of Shakti and co‑founder of the South Indian resto‑café brand Malgudi. Together they trace a remarkable journey from a Tamil Iyer childhood in Chembur and veena lessons at five, to becoming the “Shankar” of Shankar‑Ehsaan‑Loy and reshaping the sound of modern Hindi cinema with albums like Dil Chahta Hai and Kal Ho Naa Ho.

Shankar opens up about the surreal moment of walking onto the Grammy stage with Shakti and why, for him, the biggest award is simply sharing a platform with maestros like John McLaughlin and Ustad Zakir Hussain. He revisits the making of Breathless, the three‑minute marvel that began as an experimental meter in a composer’s office and went on to become a generational anthem that refuses to age after twenty-seven years. 

The conversation dives into craft and technology as Shankar reflects on how his early career as a software engineer now shapes his studio process, from composing inside a DAW to thinking of plug‑ins as creative partners. He explains how rigorous Carnatic and Hindustani training built the grammar that lets him move effortlessly between classical, film, fusion and folk, and why he believes folk music, born from life’s milestones, sits even “above” classical in its raw power.

From there, Suvo steers the discussion into food and entrepreneurship. Shankar shares the manifestation story behind Malgudi, how a chance meeting with Chembur friend Ramakrishnan turned a foodie’s dream into a fast‑growing chain in Mumbai and Dubai, and why they obsessed over every element, from the exact texture of the idli to the signature Malgudi sambar and filter coffee. He reveals his plans to turn Malgudi into a cultural brand with live music, spiritual mornings and curated experiences that blend sound and flavour.

Along the way, you will hear about his global tours, the healing power of music, his 15‑year‑old digital academy reaching students in 90‑plus countries, and his clear‑eyed view on AI as a powerful but ultimately subordinate tool in the creative process. This is an episode about excellence, humility and celebrating life, whether on stage, in the studio or over a hot dosa.

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What does it really take to rebuild a bank from the inside out—without breaking it, and without losing what made it trusted in the first place? 

In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down with his former colleague and co‑architect of Emirates NBD’s transformation, Miguel Rio Tinto, Group Chief Digital and Information Officer at Emirates NBD. Together, they revisit an eight‑year journey that turned a commercially strong but technologically constrained bank into one of the region’s most advanced digital institutions, and now a live testbed for large‑scale AI in financial services.

Miguel takes us inside the AED 1 billion technology overhaul that rebuilt Emirates NBD on a cloud‑native, software‑defined foundation, from private cloud and consolidated core banking to a modern data platform and a 2,300‑strong engineering organisation working in cross‑functional tribes. He is candid about what went wrong along the way, including the tense August 2020 core migration in the middle of Covid, and the hard decisions the executive team had to make to sacrifice short‑term innovation for long‑term resilience. This is transformation without the PowerPoint gloss, told by the person who had to live with the risk every day.

The conversation delves into what Miguel calls the most striking technology wave of his career: generative and agentic AI. He explains how Emirates NBD is moving beyond pilots to industrialised AI, from sanctions screening and transaction monitoring to conversational servicing and large‑scale deployment of AI engineering tools that are already changing the economics of software development inside the bank. He is explicit about which roles may disappear, how productivity is being measured, and why he now trusts properly guided AI‑generated code more than traditional hand‑written code.

Suvo and Miguel also tackle open banking in the UAE, embedded finance and digital assets with unusual honesty. Miguel lays out why Emirates NBD wants to be both the region’s best embedded bank and its best direct‑to‑customer digital bank, how he thinks about tokenisation and stablecoins beyond the hype, and why ecosystem strategy only matters if it creates genuine network effects rather than a collection of pilots.

Finally, they zoom out to cybersecurity, regulation and the global leaderboard in banking technology. Miguel shares what keeps him up at night, what a modern threat model looks like and why he still believes well‑prepared incumbents will come out of the AI era stronger than they went in. It is a combination of ambition, humility and optimism—about UAE, about technology, and about banking’s ability to reinvent itself in the next decade—that makes this conversation both strategic and surprisingly human.

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Visa outsourcing is one of those invisible pipes of the global economy—critical to how we travel, work and study abroad, yet rarely understood as an industry in its own right. In this special episode of Money Majlis to celebrate the 25th anniversary of VFS Global, founder and CEO Zubin Karkaria takes us inside the company he conceptualised in 2001 and built into the world’s largest visa and citizen services platform, now handling over 100,000 applications a day and more than 500 million since inception. 

From a pilot with the US consulate in Mumbai to a multi-billion dollar company with dual headquarters in Zurich and Dubai, Zubin’s story is part “Made in India” scale‑up, part UAE hub success, and all about building trust in one of the most sensitive parts of government infrastructure.

Suvo and Zubin explore the structural forces powering a fast‑growing market in outsourced visa services—rising leisure travel, a boom in students studying abroad, new mobility agreements, and the surprising resilience of in‑person business travel in an age of video calls. Zubin explains why only about a third of the world’s visas are currently outsourced and why that leaves a long runway for growth, from new source markets and emerging destinations that want tourism and talent without compromising security.

The conversation dives into the Middle East, where Dubai and the wider GCC have moved from “late adopters” to pioneers of public–private partnerships, from Emirates Airlines’ early outsourcing of visa services to today’s integrated medical, attestation, court and citizen service centres. Zubin shares how VFS built some of the world’s largest visa centres in the UAE, and why the region’s ease of doing business and talent pool make it a natural control tower for a network that now spans more than 160 countries.

Technology and AI run as a powerful thread throughout the episode. Zubin outlines why AI for VFS is “an article of faith”, how they built responsible‑AI guardrails before deploying their own models, and the concrete use cases that are already transforming the experience for both applicants and consular officers. Yet he is equally clear about the non‑negotiables: VFS never takes visa decisions, data is pushed in real time to sovereign systems, and rigorous purging and privacy controls define how the company handles millions of identities every year.

Zubin reflects on culture as a competitive moat, his belief that integrity is non‑negotiable, and why he created a chief culture officer role to hard‑wire values across nationalities. In a more personal vein, he looks back at his days as a young Parsi boy serving as a Dasturji during the Muktad prayer period, and how the Zoroastrian triad of “good thoughts, good words, good deeds” still guides him to stay calm, reflective and purpose‑driven under pressure. 

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What happens when one of the world’s most respected AI entrepreneurs sits down with a veteran banker to talk about the future of work, banking, and inclusion in the age of intelligent machines? In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo is joined by Dr Ayesha Khanna, co‑founder and CEO of Addo and founder of the new education and media platform Amplify, to explore how AI is moving from hype to hard results in boardrooms, smart cities, and everyday careers.

Across a wide‑ranging conversation, Ayesha shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey from building data‑driven trading systems on Wall Street to advising Fortune 500 CEOs and governments on AI strategy and governance, and now to creating role‑specific AI learning journeys for professionals around the world. She explains why only a small minority of organisations manage to escape “pilot purgatory,” how the best banks are turning AI into tangible gains in risk, compliance, and customer experience within 12–18 months, and what practical guardrails boards and regulators need to put in place to stay ambitious without being reckless.

The episode digs into Ayesha’s core belief that the purpose of AI is to amplify human potential, not replace it. She argues that critical thinking and domain expertise will matter more, not less, as AI diffuses through financial services, and lays out how leaders should redesign talent strategies so people can confidently challenge and supervise AI, rather than blindly follow it. She looks ahead five years to paint a vivid picture of how a typical banker, risk manager, or product manager will actually work alongside intelligent assistants in a “Hybrid Age” of human‑AI teamwork.

A powerful part of the discussion centres on women and under‑represented groups in technology. Ayesha reflects on more than a decade of work with 21st Century Girls and now Amplify’s programs for mid‑career women, sharing moving stories of girls who discovered their confidence in a coding class and women who have transitioned into AI‑enabled roles. She also offers concrete ideas for policymakers and corporations in Asia to shift from inspirational campaigns to systemic change.

Whether you are a bank CEO, fintech founder, or a 40‑something professional wondering how to future‑proof your career, this conversation will leave you with a clear message: do not wait for the future of work to happen to you; design it yourself, with AI as your partner, and make sure you bring others along. 

If you believe AI should enlarge human potential rather than diminish it, this conversation will feel like a clear-eyed, warm-hearted call to action.

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What does it take to carry the weight of a classical tradition and simultaneously shatter its boundaries? In this special episode of Money Majlis XTRA, recorded in the heart of Kolkata, Suvo Sarkar sits down with tabla maestro and composer Bickram Ghosh for a conversation that moves effortlessly between raga and rhythm, art and entrepreneurship, spiritual alignment and streaming algorithms.

Born into a musical dynasty — his father the legendary Pandit Shankar Ghosh, his maternal grandfather the great Pandit Biswanath Chatterjee — Bickram was being shaped by the tabla even before he could read. He describes a childhood defined by beautiful contradictions: a California upbringing, a La Martiniere education, Rolling Stones covers by day and rigorous riyaz at dawn. That discipline, resisted fiercely in youth, became the bedrock of everything that followed.

His years accompanying Pandit Ravi Shankar became a masterclass in more than music. Bickram recounts two unforgettable lessons — one about eating octopus in Japan, and one about 15,000 people closing their eyes in a gymnasium in Taipei — that distilled what it really means to cross cultural borders, not just with your art, but with your whole self. He shares the story of a transformative four-hour conversation with Zakir Hussain in Los Angeles that gave him permission to become more than he already was, and the founding of Rhythmscape, his fusion band, which stayed at the top of India's CD charts for a decade.

The conversation turns to money, ownership and legacy in a way that few artists dare to. Bickram speaks candidly about licensing rather than selling his music, retaining control over his intellectual property, and thinking of himself unashamedly as an entrepreneur. He reflects on film scoring — where his master's degree in English literature gave him an unexpected edge in reading and interpreting scripts — and on his recent appointment as artistic director of music at the Venice Biennale, alongside a stunning project orchestrating Tagore songs with a hundred-piece German ensemble.

On AI, streaming and virality, he is characteristically clear-eyed: understand the tools, build your team, but never let the algorithm drive your art. And on legacy, his answer is just two words — True Music. Strong melodies, good rhythms, improvisation, skilled musicians, and music that moves and changes people. It is a deceptively simple ambition from a man who has spent a lifetime proving it is anything but.

For younger musicians and creative professionals, this conversation is packed with grounded advice: why knowledge and relentless practice still matter more than virality, how to build relationships with humility and charm, and why gratitude and enthusiasm can be your biggest unfair advantages even after forty years in the game. For listeners from banking, fintech and business, there are striking parallels with entrepreneurship: building a distinctive brand, owning your IP, diversifying revenue streams and designing a legacy that will outlive you.

If you care about creativity, culture, or simply building a meaningful career on your own terms, this rhythmic, reflective journey with Bickram Ghosh will stay with you long after the final beat fades. 

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What happens when one of the world’s most dynamic payments corridors becomes a live laboratory for the future of money? In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Dr. Dimitrios Dosis, President for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mastercard, to explore how technology, AI and cybersecurity are rewriting the rules of how we pay, get paid and stay protected across more than 80 markets. In this richly layered conversation, he makes the case for why this region is not just catching up with the rest of the world — it is outpacing it.

From Riyadh’s Vision 2030 to the UAE’s ambition to go largely cashless within the decade, Dimi explains why intent from policymakers, combined with strong spending power and youthful, curious consumers, is turning this region into a powerful testbed for real-time and digital payments. He shares how contactless payments, digital wallets and interoperable national schemes are moving from novelty to everyday habit, while mobile money in Africa continues to leapfrog traditional models and inspire new thinking on financial inclusion.

The conversation dives into Mastercard’s multi-rail strategy, spanning cards, account-to-account, real-time and even blockchain-enabled payments, and what that really means for banks, fintechs, merchants and SMEs in 2026. Dimi breaks down the payment trends he believes will hit critical mass this year – from AI-enabled payments and embedded finance to smarter loyalty and tokenisation – and offers practical guidance on how regional players can ride the wave rather than chase it.  

Dimi dives deep into Mastercard's Agent Pay — the technology that allows an AI agent to complete an entire e-commerce checkout on your behalf, with your pre-given consent encoded in a Mastercard token. He explains why this shift from automation to delegation is not just a convenience feature but a structural reimagining of how commerce works, one that puts the consumer back in control through what he describes as the coming era of reverse auctions. He also reflects on the next generation of loyalty, from ultra-premium experiences like The Mastercard Collection and cards such as Ultima, to the promise of “segment-of-one” recognition powered by real-time data and AI.

Dimi speaks candidly about leadership — the value of authenticity, of owning decisions as if the money were your own, and of pairing data with instinct. And on a personal level, he shares what truly keeps him grounded across 80 markets: a Fender Stratocaster in his living room, and a yoga mat that changed his life.

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Network International’s merger with Magnati has quietly created a new payments powerhouse at the heart of the Middle East and Africa’s digital economy. In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down with Murat Cagri Suzer, Network’s Group CEO, to unpack what that really means for banks, merchants and consumers across 50+ markets. 

Murat makes a compelling case for why MENA’s USD 250B digital payments market is poised to outgrow most global peers, powered by visionary regulators, aggressive investment and demographics that are rapidly embracing cards, wallets and real-time rails. He explains why the UAE has become a cashless testbed and how that model can be exported, with care, to more cash-heavy markets across the region.

The conversation goes under the hood of the new Network–Magnati platform: a Brookfield-led private ownership structure, over USD 400B in total payment volume and a footprint spanning 250+ financial institutions, 240,000 merchants and around 20 million cardholders. Murat is candid about the advantages of being private in a capital-intensive, scale-driven business, the realities of running an acquirer with more than 60 percent market share in UAE card acquiring, and why scale is not about supernormal margins but about having the firepower to invest half a billion dollars a year in resilient infrastructure and AI.

Suvo and Murat then dive into the next frontier: AE Coin, the UAE’s Central Bank-licensed, AED-backed stablecoin, going live across Network’s POS and ecommerce rails. Murat demystifies stablecoins for everyday retailers, explains how tokenised money can sit alongside cards and account-to-account payments, and outlines the risk, chargeback and consumer protection implications. He also points to concrete product bets: using transaction data to power SME lending via partner banks, providing merchants with revenue-enhancing analytics, and helping large corporates access best-in-class fraud and security solutions across 56 markets.

The episode is also a leadership masterclass. Murat reflects on lessons from Danone and McKinsey, his time running BBVA’s 60 billion dollar US consumer bank, and leading Turkey’s largest card business through volatility and innovation. He talks about why payments are really “fast-moving consumer services,” why emotional needs matter as much as functionality in product design, and why his leadership philosophy boils down to positivity, flexibility and surrounding himself with strong people. 

A lively rapid-fire round – from Istanbul’s quirky card culture to Texas barbecue and the hidden power of “member since” on a card – rounds off a conversation that blends macro trends, technology strategy and very human insights into what it takes to build a regional fintech champion.

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In this episode of Money Majlis with Suvo Sarkar, we look at the rise of digital banking in the UAE through the lens of one person’s journey: Amina Taher, Chief Marketing Officer of Wio Bank.

Amina has spent two decades moving across investment firms, media, aviation and now fintech, helping to shape some of the region’s most visible brands while continuously reinventing herself as a leader. Wio’s rapid scale-up to nearly 400,000 customers and over AED 50B in deposits provides the backdrop, but the real story here is how Amina thinks about brand, culture and people in a world where everything is becoming digital

She describes why her word for 2025 was “elevate” — and how that applied not just to Wio’s growth, but to her own learning curve as she moved into banking, and to the teams she now leads. Elevating a brand, in her view, means elevating the customer: designing propositions like Wio Personal, Wio Business, Wio Invest, Wio Family and Wio Creator around real lives rather than internal product silos. Yet she is careful to stress that features and numbers only matter if they are built on trust, clear communication and a human tone of voice.

The conversation ranges from industry shifts to deeply personal reflections. Amina talks about growing up in a household shaped by the UAE’s founding values, her grandmother’s insistence that she study abroad, and what it felt like to build a career in male-dominated sectors without losing her sense of identity. She explains how those experiences inform the way she leads at Wio today — from obsessing about customer feedback and referrals to making sure the people behind the app are visible and relatable.

We explore the tension between long-term brand-building and short-term performance, a dilemma that every marketer at a high-growth company knows well. Amina shares how she balances big, emotionally resonant campaigns with the weekly reality of dashboards, acquisition targets and ROI pressure. For her, storytelling and data are not opposites but complements: the story sets the direction, the numbers tell you when to adjust. Amina also reflects on the UAE’s remarkable progress on women in senior roles, the dynamics of being the only woman in some boardrooms, and how she tries to use her position to open doors for others. She offers practical advice to young women drawn to marketing, technology or banking but unsure where to start: seek environments that truly back you, do not be afraid to change sectors, and treat curiosity as a lifelong habit.

Whether you care about fintech, branding or leadership, this episode is really about building a career that can hold both ambition and authenticity.  

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In this XTRA edition of Money Majlis, the conversation steps out of the boardroom and into the dressing room with one of the most iconic leaders world sport has ever produced, Kapil Dev. From Chandigarh’s dusty grounds to lifting the 1983 World Cup at Lord’s, Kapil Dev’s story is not just about runs and wickets, but about belief, resilience and courage. Across this episode, host Suvo Sarkar explores how a fast-bowling all‑rounder, who never missed a single Test due to injury over 16 years, built his engine, his mindset and his leadership philosophy.

Kapil Dev reflects on his almost accidental entry into cricket, the early days of being dismissed as “just another boy from North India,” and how the desire to prove doubters wrong quietly became fuel rather than baggage. He shares the inside story of that famous debut in Faisalabad, when Pakistani openers first realised an Indian bowler could really bowl bouncers, and of the disciplinary dropping in 1984 that taught him hard lessons about responsibility, ego and learning to blame himself before anyone else.

This XTRA episode relives some of cricket’s most unforgettable moments through the man at the centre of them. Kapil breaks down what truly went through his mind at 17 for 5 against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup, why he felt “pleasure, not pressure” that day, and how his natural game of attacking cricket turned a hopeless position into one of the greatest counter‑attacks in history. He talks us through that famous backwards sprint to catch Viv Richards at Lord’s, why he rates the dismissal of Clive Lloyd as even more pivotal, and what it really meant to go past Sir Richard Hadlee’s world record with 434 Test wickets.

But this is much more than a nostalgia trip. Kapil offers candid views on today’s multi‑billion‑dollar cricket economy, player workloads, and the mental toll of social media scrutiny on modern stars. He explains why he has no regrets about missing the IPL era, why Test cricket must be protected even if it means sacrificing some commercial upside, and how sports science, data and analytics have changed both expectations and excuses. The discussion also covers India’s growing ambitions across global sport, from badminton and boxing to javelin, and why real results will come only when parents, infrastructure and policy all change together.

Leadership lessons flow throughout: the joint‑family model of captaincy, where “we” always trumps “me”; the importance of spending more time with the team‑mate who scored zero than the one who scored a hundred; and the humility to apologise to your own dressing room when you get it wrong. Kapil also speaks about his second innings as President of the Professional Golf Tour of India, what golf has taught him about concentration and self‑belief, and why playing for a team – in sport or business – is the best antidote to selfishness.

Whether you are a CEO, a young professional or simply someone who loves a great human story, this episode is a masterclass in staying grounded while playing at the very top.

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The Season 3 opener of Money Majlis puts you right in the cockpit of Dubai’s aviation story, with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, as your guide. He isn’t just running DXB and DWC; he is shaping how a city’s ambition takes flight, turning runways and terminals into engines of GDP, jobs and global connectivity.

Across this conversation, Paul unpacks the now-famous mandate he received from Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum on day one: “never constrain the growth of aviation in Dubai.” That single KPI becomes the spine of the episode, as he explains how Dubai has grown into the world’s busiest international hub, while constantly pushing the limits of what its land‑constrained infrastructure can do.

We go behind the scenes of DXB’s quiet revolution in operations, where real-time data and AI help aircraft turn around like Formula 1 pit stops and passengers glide through terminals with fewer queues, less friction and more time to enjoy the airport as a hospitality experience rather than a stress test. Paul’s philosophy is simple but powerful: treat every guest as an individual, respect their time, and design every process around the journey, not the bureaucracy.

From there, the conversation widens to the next big leap at DWC, where Paul imagines a network of human-scale terminals that feel less like an airport and more like a sentient city: natural spaces, seamless biometrics, invisible security and dwell zones that combine lounges, retail, dining and entertainment into one fluid experience. The future airport, in his telling, is a calm, intuitive environment where the technology disappears into the background and the traveller remains firmly at the centre.

Sustainability and leadership add a deeply human dimension to the episode. Paul talks candidly about the urgency of sustainable aviation fuel, the scale of the challenge, and why aviation must reinvent its energy model without pricing ordinary travellers out of the skies. He also reflects on Covid as a “never waste a good crisis” moment: a time to re-engineer costs, redesign partnerships and prove Dubai’s resilience to the world.

Threaded through it all is Paul’s own story: a classically trained organist turned aviation leader who still sees airports as living orchestras, where frontline teams, Emirati talent and partner organisations have to play in harmony. It’s part macroeconomics, part technology playbook, part leadership masterclass—and a vivid love letter to travel itself.

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Season 2 of Money Majlis wraps with a powerful double feature recorded live at the inaugural Dubai Futurists Summit 2025, bringing together two of the world’s most compelling futurists: Ross Dawson and Ramez Naam. In this special back-to-back episode, host Suvo Sarkar explores how exponential technologies, AI, clean energy and information networks are reshaping money, work and society, and what leaders, investors and citizens must do now to build a future worth investing in.

Ross Dawson, bestselling author of “Living Networks” and “Thriving on Overload,” explains why we now live in a deeply networked economy – and how AI layered on top of these networks could unlock borderless finance while simultaneously amplifying cyber risk. He shares a practical playbook for turning information overload into an advantage, from sharpening purpose and mental models to mastering attention and synthesis in an age of distractions. 

Ross makes the case for designing human–AI collaboration that amplifies uniquely human capabilities instead of replacing them, and sketches a future of fluid organizations where talent, learning and AI agents flow together instead of being trapped in rigid job descriptions. He also warns of deepfakes and post-truth media, arguing that every company must now behave like a transparent media organization to earn trust..

Ramez Naam, futurist, award‑winning author and climate-tech investor, takes the conversation from networks to the planet’s physical systems, weaving together AI, clean energy and human ingenuity. He describes why, despite conflict and climate risk, this is statistically the best time in human history – and how ideas remain our “infinite resource” for overcoming scarcity. 

Ramez breaks down the exponential cost decline of solar, batteries and electric vehicles, and the pivotal role of smart policy in turning early subsidies into today’s market-driven clean-energy surge. He highlights the Middle East’s unique opportunity to leverage abundant sunlight and capital to become a powerhouse in low-cost energy and climate innovation, while also flagging the bottlenecks in grids, data centres and EV charging that entrepreneurs can solve.

Both guests converge on a common call: believe that a positive future is possible, then accept the responsibility to shape it – through better decisions, braver innovation and more inclusive policy. 

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Private banking and wealth management are under intense pressure: rising regulation, demanding next-gen clients and thinning margins are forcing institutions to rethink how they work. In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits with Banesh Prabhu, CEO of IntellectAI  to explore how AI can move from pilot to production – turning fragmented data into real-time intelligence for advisers, operations and risk teams. They debate 

what a truly AI-led wealth future looks like – from augmented relationship managers to agentic platforms that can orchestrate complex processes end to end. 

Can AI can turn fragmented data across core systems, market feeds and unstructured documents into a “knowledge garden” that powers secure, domain-specific copilots for wealth teams? Instead of manually piecing together reports and call notes, can relationship managers walk into meetings with real-time, AI-curated insights on goals, risks, past interactions and next-best actions? That shift, if real, promises not only higher productivity, but more relevant and timely conversations in a business that remains deeply emotive and trust-based.

Suvo and Banesh unpack why the real battleground will be “trusted intelligence”, not raw intelligence. They discuss how audit trails, human-in-the-loop design and explicit governance layers around toxicity, bias and hallucination are becoming non-negotiable for regulators focused on suitability, consumer duty and fair outcomes. The future wealth winners, they argue, will be institutions that can industrialise AI use cases while still making it clear who is accountable when things go wrong.

For the GCC, Suvo and Banesh see a rare opening to build AI-native wealth hubs: less legacy, faster decision cycles, ambitious regulators and an influx of global wealth all create fertile ground for platform-led innovation. But they warn that success will depend on upgrading data maturity, cultivating new skills and resisting the temptation to bolt AI onto broken models instead of reimagining journeys around outcomes.

The episode also dives into leadership: building cross-cultural, cross-functional teams, moving from command-and-control to empowered “diamond-shaped” organisations, and why ruthless prioritisation, patience and people-first thinking are at the heart of any successful transformation.

If you want a realistic roadmap to AI-enabled, human-centric wealth management – grounded in what is working in large, regulated institutions today – this episode offers a concise, practitioner’s guide to the future. ​

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Money Majlis kicks off 2026 with my predictions for the 6 top trends in banking this year plus a candid, high-energy conversation with one of Europe’s original fintech pioneers: Kim Fournais, founder and CEO of Saxo Bank. 

From starting with just a telephone, a fax machine and Euro 70,000 in capital in 1992, to building a global multi-asset trading and investment powerhouse serving nearly 1.5 million clients with over USD 140 billion in assets, Kim’s journey is a masterclass in vision, grit and disciplined innovation. In this episode, Kim explains how a young engineer in Copenhagen spotted the inefficiencies of voice-based trading and decided to put “the whole capital markets business on the internet” years before online trading was mainstream. He recalls sketching his first trading screen on paper, launching Saxo’s online platform in 1998, and convincing a sceptical industry that real-time, transparent pricing and digital execution would define the future of markets.

 We talk about Saxo’s evolution from a niche Danish brokerage into a global facilitator of capital markets — a tech-first bank delivering multi-asset, multi-currency, multilingual platforms not only to direct clients, but also to more than a hundred financial institutions through a white-label “banking-as-a-service” model. Kim shares how partnerships, culture and an obsession with the “Saxo experience” have allowed the firm to stay agile even as it scaled, embedding technology into every team instead of isolating IT in a silo. He talks about using AI for years across the value chain, and why the real revolution is a new service model that combines human relationship managers with hyper-personalised, AI-driven insights and digital wealth solutions.  

Kim reflects on responsible risk-taking, arguing that common sense, diversification and education must anchor a world where powerful tools are increasingly in everyone’s hands. He warns against the “get rich fast” culture around trading and crypto, stressing that true financial democracy requires informed investors, robust guardrails and long-term, win–win relationships between platforms and clients. 

 Finally, Kim explains “honest capitalism” through his self-sustaining Danish island, powered by wind, solar, batteries and regenerative farming, which he sees as a microcosm of how capital can create beauty, biodiversity and independence rather than excess. He shares what true wealth means to him – meaningful relationships, health, and purposeful work – and how martial arts, flying turboprops and modern art all shape his mindset as a leader. 

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In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with former colleague Dr. Tariq bin Hendi, Vice Chairman and CEO of Astra Tech, to unpack how Botim is transforming from a simple VoIP calling app into an AI-native fintech powerhouse for the UAE and beyond. It is a conversation that weaves together policy, technology, inclusion, and leadership—anchored in one of the region’s most ambitious experiments in embedded finance.

Tariq begins by tracing his unconventional journey across investment banking, wealth management, government service and now consumer technology, and explains why the financial needs of a blue collar worker are fundamentally the same as those of a millionaire. That perspective underpins Astra Tech’s big bet on Botim: rebuilding the platform from the ground up as an AI-native ecosystem that combines communication, payments, lending, remittances and investments into a single everyday app. With over 100 million users globally and more than 3.5 million wallet customers in the UAE alone, Botim now sits at the crossroads of digital life and digital money in the region. 

Suvo and Tariq dig into what it really took to re-architect Botim from a scattered set of brands to a unified financial-services-first platform. Tariq explains how the team rebuilt the tech stack, integrated payments and lending under one roof, and used AI to simplify user journeys for customer segments that are often excluded from sophisticated financial tools. He shares how Botim’s wallet now gives many underbanked users their first virtual IBAN, enabling wallet-to-wallet, wallet-to-bank and bank-to-wallet flows at some of the lowest remittance costs in the UAE, while also building credit histories that connect them to the wider financial system. 

The episode also explores the human side of financial inclusion. Tariq talks candidly about understanding the realities of workers who still queue at ATMs for cash, and designing products that meet their real needs rather than just their “nice-to-haves.” From micro-lending and low-ticket gold investments to future features that will help families and children build savings and financial literacy, he outlines a roadmap that is commercial, but deeply social in its impact. Looking ahead, he predicts that AI-powered advice, hyper-personalised interfaces and frictionless, voice-led interactions will redefine how people across emerging markets experience money. 

Beyond the product story, the conversation covers leadership, culture and resilience. Tariq reflects on creating a culture of accountability without fear, and the leadership traits that have carried him across banking, government and tech: honesty, execution, and the discipline to “listen to understand, not to respond.” He closes with practical career advice for young professionals and his obsession with collecting Lego blocks. 

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Dr Ranjan Banerjee brings a rare blend of empathy, intellect and visionary leadership to this XTRA episode of Money Majlis recorded in Mumbai. As founding Vice Chancellor of Nayanta University, he is pioneering an audacious experiment in Indian higher education—one that elevates inclusion, curiosity, and purpose above conventional metrics. Banerjee’s own eclectic journey, travelling from consulting and marketing to academic stewardship and institution-building, sets the stage for a riveting conversation on how universities can shape not just careers, but character and citizenship.

In this episode, Banerjee evokes the founding vision of Nayanta, a university conceived by some of India’s most influential industrialists determined to build a world-class institution—one that fuses the best of Western liberal arts with India’s vibrant social diversity. He illuminates the “four Cs” at the heart of Nayanta’s philosophy: Care, Curiosity, Confidence, and Careers. For Banerjee, true transformation happens when faculty spend meaningful time with students outside the classroom, and when learning turns from rote memorisation into a journey of discovery. His stories of personal impact—unlocking a student’s self-worth, or fostering radical approachability—reveal an ethos where every learner is seen as special, their stories respected and nurtured.

Banerjee unpacks the power of behavioural economics—how subtle changes in context can dissolve hierarchy and foster a culture of collaboration and care. Through vivid anecdotes, he shows how student achievement can be measured not with a single number, but by curiosity and ambition, and how resilience and purpose have become the most valued skills in the age of AI.

Listeners will hear Banerjee’s reflections on leadership, his insights on equipping students for a world where AI and automation are rewriting the rules, and his belief that excellence arises from pursuing what you truly care about—with money as a happy side effect. Above all, this conversation is an invitation to reimagine education—not as a conveyor belt to jobs, but a movement to inspire changemakers and contributors. You will be challenged to see learning as a lifelong adventure, and legacy as a culture of care, curiosity and impact. 

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In this riveting new episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar welcomes Pablos Holman, the legendary hacker, inventor, and futurist whose creativity transforms science fiction into the fabric of our daily lives. Suvo engages Pablos in a conversation that reveals why the world’s biggest crises require not just incremental “apps,” but audacious, moonshot technologies that redefine what’s possible for humanity.

Pablos’s career is a journey across innovation’s wildest frontiers: from pioneering cryptocurrency in the early 1990s and building spaceships at Blue Origin with Jeff Bezos, to serving as chief provocateur at Intellectual Ventures Lab, where he and his teams invent everything from nuclear reactors powered by waste to laser-based systems for eradicating malaria mosquitoes. Arguing that software alone cannot feed, clothe, or power humanity, Pablos frames deep tech as the force multiplier the world needs—technologies that target fundamental human needs like energy, clean water, food, and infrastructure, not just digital convenience.

You will be enthralled as Pablos recounts his role as a go-to problem solver for visionaries such as Bill Gates, who entrusted him with some of the world’s hardest humanitarian challenges. The story of his “mosquito-zapping laser” is both bizarre and inspiring, exemplifying how radical ideas, cross-disciplinary brains, and relentless experimentation can tackle problems ignored by the status quo. For Pablos, true impact is achieved when innovation moves beyond surface-level disruption and addresses the root causes of poverty, disease, and inequality.

This episode also dives deep into the philosophy of failure—why real innovation is born from environments that encourage wild experimentation and accept that 99 ideas must fall for one world-changing breakthrough to rise. Pablos’s investment approach in “shots on goal” contrasts the short-term, market-risk pursuits of Silicon Valley, pointing instead to the vast untapped markets in shipping, energy, agriculture, and durable goods that await visionary inventors and funders.

Suvo and Pablos challenge listeners to rethink not just the ethics of invention, but the need for new frameworks of open collaboration and long-term thinking. The path to abundance, say both host and guest, lies not in regulating technologies we don’t yet understand, but in fostering curious minds and bold institutions willing to solve global-scale challenges for future generations. Tune in for a masterclass in courage, creativity, and compassion from one of technology’s great mavericks. 

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In this captivating episode of Money Majlis, the spotlight shines on Zain Verjee, a formidable journalist, entrepreneur, and global communicator whose inspiring journey bridges continents, cultures, and industries. 

From her early days as a radio DJ in Nairobi to becoming a respected CNN anchor covering some of the most consequential global events of our time, Zain's story is one of relentless curiosity, courage, and reinvention. She candidly shares how witnessing the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing in Nairobi propelled her into hard news, setting the stage for a remarkable international career that saw her report on world-changing moments and leaders, including Condoleezza Rice and the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.

But Zain’s journey didn’t stop at journalism. After 14 years at CNN, she redirected her passion towards entrepreneurial ventures amplifying African voices on the global stage. As founder of theZVG and pioneering platforms like aKoma Media and Amplify, she has tirelessly championed Africa’s rich, multifaceted creative economy and challenged prevailing stereotypes. Her work seamlessly integrates AI ethics and innovative storytelling, informed by her role as an Executive Fellow at Harvard’s Tech for All Lab.

Zain reflects on the evolving landscape of media in the age of social media and AI, weighing the unprecedented challenges of misinformation against new opportunities for empowerment and trust-building. She also offers powerful insights on leadership, gender parity, and the importance of authenticity and empathy in communication. With her deep roots in Africa and her vast global experiences, Zain bridges worlds — advocating for a richer, more honest narrative for the continent while inspiring women leaders worldwide.

Join Suvo Sarkar as he dives deep into Zain Verjee’s extraordinary career, her visionary media ventures, and her thoughtful predictions on the future of journalism and technology. This episode promises to enlighten, provoke, and inspire listeners eager to understand the complex interplay of media, global economics, and transformative leadership today.

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Step into a masterclass on purpose-driven leadership and global impact with this XTRA episode of Money Majlis. Host Suvo Sarkar interviews Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, the dynamic CEO and Vice Chairman of Dubai Cares, for a conversation that moves from boardroom ambition to classroom transformation on a worldwide scale. 

Tariq’s remarkable journey began in the demanding environment of banking, where he rose through the ranks of a leading national bank, absorbing lessons in discipline, strategic leadership, and people management. His career took a dramatic and uncommon turn in 2009, when he traded the security of a banking career for a mission that blends ambition with empathy—leading Dubai Cares, now a philanthropic powerhouse reaching more than 116 million children across 60 countries.

The episode delves into Tariq’s “aha” moment, the blend of personal purpose and visionary thinking that drove him to redefine success by uplifting the most vulnerable through education. He reveals how a banker’s mindset, with its focus on systems and accountability, became the foundation for scaling impact in the development sector. Instead of profits as the bottom line, Dubai Cares pursues a return on investment measured through children’s learning and well-being. 

Dr. Al Gurg unpacks the practical innovations that distinguish Dubai Cares—from pioneering integrated education and health programs in Ethiopia, to gender-transformative work for girls in the Philippines and Central America, all the way to digital inclusion pilots and the ambitious Global Education Solutions Accelerator (GESA), a framework endorsed by the United Nations and designed to rewire education for more than two billion beneficiaries. He shares why changing mindsets matters as much as marshalling resources, describing how partnering with governments, UN agencies, and local communities helps embed innovation at scale. The human side of his leadership—his belief in “no room for impossible,” empathy, and the power of bold ideas—shines throughout.

If you want to understand what it means to move money with meaning, and to shape the future by investing in people, this episode is unmissable. Dr. Tariq Al Gurg’s insights will inspire any leader, changemaker, or listener who cares about education, social progress, and building a world where every child has the foundations to thrive.

For more information on Dubai Cares, please visit dubaicares.ae. 

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In this illuminating episode of Money Majlis, visionary thinker Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of the Stewardship Asia Center, takes listeners on a powerful journey through the future of leadership, purpose, and the pursuit of good profit. 

Drawing from his groundbreaking book, Sustainable Sustainability, Rajeev argues that the global obsession with ESG metrics has reduced sustainability to an exercise in compliance rather than conviction. What the world needs, he insists, is not more measurement—but more meaning. His solution: ESL, or Environmental, Social, and Leadership, a framework that places purpose-driven leadership at the heart of sustainable business strategy.

Rajeev explains how his personal evolution from financier to steward advocate reflects the very essence of transformation he now teaches: that real progress begins with intrinsic motivation, not external regulation. In his signature candid style, Rajeev critiques greenwashing, the fetish for ESG rankings, and the folly of “rewarding A while hoping for B.” True steward leaders, he says, measure success not by quarterly returns but by their ability to create a collective, better future for society, future generations, and the environment.

From examining corporate giants like Unilever, Tata Group, Faber-Castell, and Patagonia to exposing the hollow promises of net-zero pledges decades away, Rajeev challenges the idea that doing good must come at the cost of doing well. Referencing the “naked era” of radical transparency, he asserts that in a hyper-connected world, companies can only sustain profitability by maximizing purpose. He underscores this with empirical research showing that steward-led enterprises consistently demonstrate greater longevity and resilience than competitors chasing quarterly targets.

This conversation also explores the moral energy behind stewardship—the belief that leaders must harness emotional integrity, gratitude, and forgiveness to lead authentically. We are reminded that happiness is not a byproduct of success but the foundation of it. 

Insightful, provocative, and profoundly human, this episode invites business leaders to reimagine capitalism itself: not as a zero-sum pursuit of profit, but as a moral enterprise powered by stewardship. In an age defined by crisis and short-termism, Rajeev’s message is both urgent and uplifting: leadership is not a title but a choice to leave the world a little better than we found it.

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In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, for a rare, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the headlines. From the 30th floor of Uptown Dubai’s gleaming new DMCC headquarters, Ahmed shares the inside story of how Dubai has transformed from a regional trading outpost into a global powerhouse for commodities, technology, and innovation.

Ahmed’s journey at DMCC began in 2003, when the organization counted just 28 member companies. Today, DMCC is home to 26,000 companies from 180 countries, supporting more than 90,000 jobs and anchoring the vibrant Jumeirah Lakes Towers community. Ahmed reflects on the vision, risk-taking, and relentless drive that fuelled this exponential growth, and why Dubai’s unique blend of ambition, infrastructure, and openness cannot simply be replicated elsewhere.

You will discover how DMCC has become the world’s leading international business district, not just for gold and diamonds, but also for coffee, tea, and now cutting-edge sectors like AI, blockchain, and gaming. Ahmed discusses the evolution of the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange and the Dubai Diamond Exchange, and how Dubai’s diamond trade soared from virtually zero in the 1990s to $40 billion last year. He addresses the challenges of ethical sourcing, the impact of lab-grown diamonds, and the future of traceability in the gemstone market.

The conversation also explores DMCC’s role as a catalyst for innovation, from the launch of the DMCC AI Centre and Crypto Centre to the creation of a thriving ecosystem for tech, fintech, and Web3 companies. Ahmed shares candid insights on leadership, the importance of listening and adaptability, and how social media has become a powerful tool for shaping narratives and engaging with a global audience.

From the bustling DMCC Coffee and Tea Centres to the ambitious Uptown Dubai project and the soon-to-rise Burj 2020, Ahmed reveals how DMCC is redefining what it means to be a global hub for trade and entrepreneurship. He also opens up about the personal experiences that shaped his leadership style, the lessons learned from setbacks, and his vision for the next chapter of DMCC’s growth.

Tune in for a conversation that’s as candid as it is inspiring—and discover why Dubai’s story is just getting started.

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In this electrifying episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down with Brett King, the world’s most cited financial futurist, to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping global banking. Fresh from hosting the inaugural Dubai Futurists X Summit, Brett joins Suvo in the heart of Dubai to explore the end of physical branches, the rise of AI-powered finance, and the cultural fault lines between legacy banks and digital challengers.

Brett’s new book Branch Tomorrow forecasts that half of US bank branches will vanish by 2030, a seismic shift mirrored by trends across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

But this isn’t just about closures—it’s about a new economic logic. Brett explains why digital-first banks like Nubank and WeBank are outpacing traditional players in profitability, customer acquisition, and operational efficiency. He argues that every dollar spent on branches is a dollar not invested in customer-facing tech—and that’s a strategic misstep boards can no longer afford.

The conversation dives deep into mobile wallet dominance, AI’s transformative role in fraud detection and loan approvals, and the cultural inertia that keeps banks clinging to outdated models. Brett doesn’t shy away from tough questions: Are we excluding seniors and rural populations as branches die? Can trust survive without face-to-face KYC? And what happens when AI becomes the banker?

From “dark branches” to embedded finance, from GCC neobank economics to the shifting trust metrics of Gen Z, this episode is a masterclass in financial futurism. Brett’s rapid-fire insights are provocative, data-rich, and deeply relevant for anyone shaping the future of money.

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Episode XTRA 8 of Money Majlis welcomes the trailblazing Nayla Al Khaja, the UAE’s first female film director, award-winning producer, and relentless advocate for women in the arts. 

In this raw and revelatory conversation, Nayla shares her groundbreaking journey from a fine arts aficionado and gallery owner to a cinematic visionary whose bold storytelling redefines Emirati and Arab cinema.

Drawing inspiration from her challenging childhood, Nayla tackles societal taboos and mental health with unflinching honesty, refusing to treat these subjects as mere themes but as calls to action for dialogue and healing.

Her films, including “Three,” “Animal,” and her upcoming feature “Baab,” use psychological horror and powerful imagery to break the silence around painful realities, earning international acclaim and sparking conversations in a region where such topics have long been hushed.

Listeners will get insights into Nayla’s creative process, one that marries her painter’s eye with a filmmaker’s intuition, allowing her to “paint with light and contrast,” echoing the great masters she admires. 

She recounts the early days of building the UAE’s film industry from scratch—flying in crews, fighting scepticism, and investing every bit of commercial success into passion projects—while uplifting other women and mentoring young creatives. 

Her candid stories about navigating familial resistance, the emotional cost of leadership, and her refusal to censor authentic narratives reveal a relentless resilience and a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of cinema.

The episode dives into Nayla’s pioneering use of AI for voice localization and her collaboration with music icon A.R. Rahman. Nayla's advocacy work extends far beyond film; as founder of The Scene Club, she cultivated a thriving grassroots film community in Dubai that paved the way for the region’s burgeoning cinema culture.

She reflects on the challenges of censorship, box office economics, and the urgent need for systemic support for both Emirati nationals and expats in filmmaking.

Throughout, Nayla’s signature wit and candour shine. Whether recounting surreal moments on set or the importance of volunteering and mentorship, she exemplifies courage, calm, and creative audacity in everything she does. 

For anyone seeking a deep dive into authentic storytelling, trailblazing leadership, and the transformative potential of cinema, this must-listen episode delivers.

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Step into the heart of India’s banking revolution as Money Majlis welcomes Samit Ghosh, an iconic banker and the founder of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, whose name resonates with financial inclusion and the transformation of millions of lives. In this multi-layered episode, Suvo Sarkar journeys to Bangalore to sit down with his long-time mentor, uncovering a story that weaves together ambition, empathy, and the relentless pursuit of societal betterment.

Listeners are transported back to the coalfields of Dhanbad, where Samit’s early years were shaped by the Jesuit values of service and purpose. He reflects warmly on the formative education and family influences that instilled ideals he would carry through decades of banking. Samit’s journey traverses the high-stakes boardrooms of Citibank, Standard Chartered, and HDFC Bank, charting pivotal milestones like launching the NRI banking services—an initiative so impactful it became a Harvard Business School case study. Samit provides a front-row account of the challenges and triumphs in bringing modern banking to India, the significance of technology, and how nurturing talent and taking chances on youth shaped a generation of leaders.

But the conversation dives deeper than institutional success, exploring Samit’s courageous leap from corporate comfort into the world of microfinance. Founding Ujjivan Financial Services, he challenged longstanding beliefs about poor customers by harnessing technology and a vision for scale. Under his leadership, Ujjivan became a beacon for responsible lending, empowering urban poor and especially women through innovative joint liability models and careful risk management. Samit candidly addresses both the rewards and the pitfalls of microfinance in India, reflecting on the need for responsible lending, and balancing investor expectations with a social mission.

This episode also unveils the profoundly human side of Samit, from his deep personal loss to the joys and rhythms of life in Bangalore, culinary adventures, and restless explorations of the world. His leadership philosophy, grounded in respect and purpose, shines through moving stories of crisis, resilience, and empathy, offering inspiration to young leaders navigating today’s disruptive landscape.

From boardrooms to communities, from banking innovation to social entrepreneurship, Samit Ghosh’s journey is both blueprint and beacon. This episode of Money Majlis serves as an unmissable chronicle of friendship, legacy, and the enduring power of conscious capitalism.

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In this fascinating episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar discusses the world of leadership, innovation, and high-performing organizations with Adrian Simpson, founder and CEO of Wavelength. Adrian, renowned as the “Chief Connector,” shares his unique perspective shaped by decades spent inside boardrooms and on shop floors of some of the world’s most admired companies—from Apple, Airbnb, and Tesla to Alibaba, Lego, and Ritz-Carlton.

Drawing on his early influences with management guru Tom Peters and the foundational concepts of “In Search of Excellence,” Adrian reflects on how the bedrock traits of strong organizations have evolved. Today’s high performing companies are marked by obsessive recruitment for attitude over skills, truly authentic and empowering leadership, and relentless alignment between what is celebrated and what gets done. 

Adrian reveals practical stories of service excellence and empowerment, such as Ritz-Carlton’s famed principle of enabling every employee to solve problems instantly, and shares lessons from Southwest Airlines’ deep commitment to people and culture. He deep-dives into essential cultural differences between Nvidia in the US and Arvinda Eye Care Hospital in India. Innovation takes centre stage, with insights into how iconic brands structure teams and create cultures that not only tolerate failure but actively use it as fuel for experimentation and breakthrough success. Adrian recounts case studies from Silicon Valley, China, India and UK to show how “business-as-unusual” units, led by high-networked insiders and rooted closely in operational reality, drive transformative change.

Adrian challenges listeners to rethink networking, urging professionals to build their own “personal boardroom” of inspirers, challengers, and connectors. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating targeted, authentic relationships and external networks to stay ahead in today’s fast-moving, complex world.

Join Suvo and Adrian in this podcast  for a fast-paced, story-rich exploration of what it truly takes to thrive in business today - relentless alignment, genuine connection, and purposeful leadership. And don’t forget to visit www.moneymajlis.com to redeem your free $50 GiveCard for a cause of your choice. 

For more details on Adrian’s corporate immersion tours in Silicon Valley, China and India, please visit https://www.wavelengthleadership.com

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In this XTRA edition of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Dr. Parag Khanna, best-selling author and celebrated geographer, futurist, and founder of AlphaGeo. Known for his provocative idea that “connectivity is destiny,” Dr. Khanna takes listeners on a journey across Asia and beyond to explore how networks of people, capital, and technology are reshaping the global economy.

Drawing on insights from his bestselling books The Future Is Asian, Connectography, and Move, Dr. Khanna explains why Asia is not just the future but increasingly the present anchor of the world economy. He highlights the three “new Asian values”—technocratic governance, mixed capitalism, and social conservatism—that underpin the region’s dynamism and resilience. With Asia accounting for 40% of global GDP and home to nearly five billion people, he argues that the greatest story of our time is the continent’s extraordinary integration and self-sufficiency.

The conversation dives deep into what connectivity really means for investors. Dr. Khanna illustrates how infrastructure—transportation, energy, and digital networks—forms the backbone of globalization and investment opportunity. He calls data centers, renewable energy, and private infrastructure capital among today’s most undervalued asset classes, offering long-term growth potential for farsighted investors.

Beyond economics, the discussion touches on profound global shifts including the erosion—but not disappearance—of national sovereignty, the competitive arms race in connectivity, and the rise of a truly multipolar world. Dr. Khanna also explains how megacities rather than states will drive innovation and resilience, why human migration is an unstoppable force for the 21st century, and how demographic imbalances and climate stress will redraw the world’s map of opportunity.

On a personal note, Dr. Khanna shares his entrepreneurial lessons from building AlphaGeo, his leadership takeaways from advising governments and companies in over forty countries, and his conviction that adaptability, travel, and authenticity will be vital skills for the next generation.

This sweeping yet deeply practical conversation offers a rare lens into how connectivity, geography, and strategy intersect to create investment opportunities and shape the human future. For anyone who wants to understand where the world is heading—and how to position themselves within it—this episode is required listening.

To explore the guest further, visit www.paragkhanna.com. And don’t forget to visit www.moneymajlis.com to redeem your free $50 GiveCard for a charity of your choice. 

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In this scintillating episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Noor Sweid, the trailblazing founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures. Known as one of the most influential voices in Middle Eastern venture capital, Noor brings a wealth of experience—from leading Asia’s first billion-dollar IPO to guiding startups across ten emerging markets. Under her leadership, Global Ventures manages over $400 million in assets, fostering the next wave of innovation in fintech, healthtech, agritech, and beyond.

The conversation dives deep into the real mechanics of building and scaling impactful businesses in the Middle East and Africa. Noor shares what connects her journey from a family business to global IPO, founding the MENA region’s largest yoga chain, and scaling a top-decile VC fund. She explains how her perspective evolved transitioning from founder to investor, why true “global readiness” for startups is rooted in character as much as metrics, and the persistent challenges of the elusive Series B funding gap.

Noor unpacks Global Ventures’ approach to investing: how to identify mission-driven founders, the nuanced art of supporting companies in countries where innovation often leapfrogs infrastructure and regulation, and why Series B capital is the “missing middle” in emerging markets. The discussion explores the rise of AI in less obvious sectors, the real impact of government-driven capital on local ecosystems, and the misconceptions global investors still hold about the region.

The episode also touches on Noor’s acclaimed new book, “Coming of Age,” which profiles 35 change-makers reshaping some of the world’s most complex economies, spotlighting the emotional and cultural traits essential for entrepreneurial success. Noor reflects on the broader geopolitical context, sharing her front-row seat to shifting cross-border capital flows and the evolving playbook for founders under uncertainty.

A recognized champion for women in tech, Noor candidly discusses the hurdles she has faced as a woman in traditionally male-dominated industries and offers earnest advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Tune in for an inspiring journey at the intersection of capital, conviction, and character.

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In this episode of Money Majlis, I have the privilege of sitting down with Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, the founder and chairman of Bandhan Bank—a man whose journey from humble beginnings to the helm of one of India’s leading private banks is nothing short of inspirational. 

Our conversation traces the incredible evolution of Bandhan, from an NGO for marginalised women in 2001 to India’s largest microfinance institution today, with an asset book of USD 21B and serving over 35 million customers across 6000 branches. All while staying true to its mission of financial inclusion and community empowerment.

We delve deep into the world of microfinance, discussing both its transformative potential and the criticisms it faces—such as concerns over debt traps and the risk of mission drift when institutions pursue profit over purpose. Beyond credit, we talk about the growing importance of savings, insurance, and wealth-building products for low-income segments, and how Bandhan is fostering grassroots innovation to deliver these services effectively across diverse geographies. 

Ghosh highlights the bank’s creative marketing efforts, including sonic branding and impactful campaigns, which resonate deeply with rural and semi-urban customers. He outlines Bandhan’s strategy for expanding credit access, especially for MSMEs, and shares how technology—particularly AI and data analytics—will play a pivotal role in enhancing risk management, operational efficiency, and customer reach. 

Tune in for an episode rich with stories of vision, humility, and real-world impact—one that reaffirms the power of banking to change lives for the better. 

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In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar talks to Dr. Nejib Ben-Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates Skywards, to explore the remarkable evolution of one of the world’s most ambitious loyalty programs. With over 35 years of global experience in the airline and travel industry, Dr. Ben-Khedher shares how he has led Skywards’ transformation from a traditional frequent flyer program into a dynamic lifestyle ecosystem serving more than 35 million members across 180 countries.

You will discover the drivers behind Skywards’ explosive growth, including its shift from focusing solely on frequent flyers to embracing a diverse, global membership. Dr. Ben- Khedher reveals how partnerships—with over 400 brands, 100+ financial institutions, and major lifestyle players—have become the heart of Skywards’ strategy, making the program relevant to members’ daily lives, not just their travel.

The conversation delves into the power of data and technology in personalizing member experiences, balancing innovation with privacy and trust. Dr. Ben-Khedher discusses the challenges of competing in a crowded loyalty landscape, the importance of emotional engagement, and the program’s industry-first innovations like Cash+Miles, Skywards Every Day, and Skywards Exclusives. He addresses common critiques about redemption value and dynamic pricing, providing clarity on how Skywards maintains fairness and transparency for its members. He also touches on the future of loyalty, the role of Dubai as a global hub, and leadership lessons from decades of transformation and growth.

Why does Skywards upgrade one customer every minute? Should airline loyalty programs focus on customer value or financial valuation? How important is it to learn from other industries? And how is Skywards emerging as the happiness currency of Dubai? 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of loyalty, digital ecosystems, and customer experience—whether you’re in travel, fintech, or beyond. 

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In this episode of Money Majlis, the second of two episodes on agentic AI in financial services, host Suvo Sarkar meets Eran Agrios, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Financial Services at Salesforce, for a dynamic conversation about the state of AI-driven transformation in banking. With over 17 years of leadership experience at Salesforce, Eran brings a rich perspective into the impact of agentic AI on the service delivery of financial services.

The pressure to adopt AI and unlock the value of data in banks is stronger than ever. Eran shares insights from the front lines, describing how banks are shifting from years-long digital transformation projects to AI implementations measured in weeks or even days. She highlights the critical role of data as the true differentiator in a world where technology is increasingly accessible to all.

The conversation explores Salesforce’s latest advancements like Agent Force 2.0, tools designed to empower banks and insurers with scalable, AI-powered digital workforces that combine automation, compliance, and industry expertise. Eran explains how these solutions help organizations streamline operations, personalize client experiences, and maintain trust in a highly regulated environment.

Eran and Suvo also discuss the balance between technology and the human touch, especially as millennials and Gen Z inherit unprecedented wealth and expect seamless digital experiences. The episode delves into the unique opportunities for financial innovation in the Middle East, where fewer legacy systems allow for leapfrogging into the future, and how Salesforce is investing in regional talent and partnerships to support national transformation goals.

With stories of real-world impact—from AI chatbots resolving millions of customer queries to upskilling the next generation of tech leaders—this episode offers a compelling look at how financial services are being reinvented. It also delves into Eran’s leadership principles of innovation, collaboration, and execution, her practice of listening to podcasts at a speed of 1.8 and her passion for gardening. 

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In this episode of Money Majlis, first of two episodes on agentic AI in financial services, Suvo Sarkar sits down with Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, for a sweeping conversation on the future of banking and leadership in an AI-driven world. Bill’s journey from working at top US banks to shaping Microsoft’s worldwide strategy sets the stage for a dialogue that’s as pragmatic as it is visionary.

Spotlighting the transformative power of tools like Microsoft Copilot, Bill explains how AI is moving from hype to practical impact, enabling banks to boost productivity, reimagine customer experiences, and create new business models. He shares real-world examples—from UBS rolling out thousands of copilots to Wells Fargo slashing service times—and reveals how institutions are navigating the balance between innovation, security, and regulatory compliance. 

Bill addresses the challenge of differentiation in a world where technology is increasingly accessible. He argues that while AI levels the playing field, true competitive advantage will come from how institutions leverage data, personalize services, and innovate at speed. He talks of the unique dynamism of the Middle East, where cloud adoption and government vision are accelerating digital transformation, and explores how AI can drive financial inclusion for underserved populations.

Will all of us have agentic assistants in the future? Will LLMs or SLMs rule the world?  Is prompt engineering the most valuable area of learning today? Should banks become technology companies? Is hybrid work here to stay? And can bankers compete with Amazon and Netflix in harnessing data? 

Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the intersection of finance and technology, and discover why the next wave of banking innovation may be closer—and more human—than you think. 

And don’t forget to visit www.moneymajlis.com to view past episodes and redeem your free $50 voucher for a charity of your choice. 

Research partner : Shekhar Krishnamurthy

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In this episode of Money Majlis recorded on the sidelines of the Istanbul Fintech Week 2025, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO of the Global Finance and Technology Network and former Chief Fintech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Together, they trace Singapore’s extraordinary journey from fintech outsider to one of the world’s leading innovation hubs, attracting billions in investment and setting global benchmarks for trust, collaboration, speed and digital infrastructure. 

Mohanty identifies AI, tokenization, and quantum computing as the next frontiers for the future of finance — technologies set to transform everything from user experience to the security and structure of financial assets.

How should banks drive innovation? What are the six things regulators look for while approving fintechs? Why did Japan lose out on the fintech revolution? What are the challenges to the inter-operability of cross-border payments? Is stablecoin the future? And will embedded finance and superapps drive financial inclusion? 

Mohanty and Sarkar debate these and other topics in this intimate conversation that also covers the virtues of a small town upbringing, the constraints to passporting of regulatory approvals and the opportunities for public-private partnerships.  

This episode is a masterclass from a celebrity regulator in how bold policy, open collaboration, and relentless experimentation can reshape the future of finance—not just for Singapore, but for the world.

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In this Advertising-special episode of Money Majlis, we sit down with Sasan Saeidi, global client lead at WPP & VML and the current world president of the International Advertising Association to understand the playbook of modern advertising. Sasan’s journey—from New York’s Madison Avenue to the vibrant streets of Dubai—reads like the script of a modern-day Mad Men, but with a distinctly international twist.
 
Sasan shares what makes regional brands unique, and why understanding local consumers is more crucial than ever in a globalized world. He unpacks the anatomy of truly effective campaigns, drawing on his experience with iconic brands like Coca Cola, Mazda and KitKat. Sasan reveals the collaborative dance between client and agency, and why great advertising is never just about a clever idea—it’s about partnership, trust, and relentless curiosity. And about balancing technology with humanity.
 
We tackle the challenge of declining customer engagement and the rise of experiential marketing, discussing how brands can move beyond fleeting impressions to build lasting loyalty and emotional resonance. Can brands authentically balance purpose and profit? How do you navigate the risks of polarization in today’s divided world? Should agencies chase awards or results? Do creative campaigns drive higher sales? Is BX more important than CX? And what does it really take to connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha?
 
Sasan offers a front-row perspective on how generative AI and data is reshaping creative work, on the future skillset for marketers, the war for creative and analytical talent, and why the human touch will always matter—even as machines get smarter.
 
Tune in for a masterclass in creativity, leadership, and the future of advertising with one of the industry’s most dynamic and insightful leaders. And remember to visit give.moneymajlis.com to redeem your free $50 GiveCard for charity.
 
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This week on Money Majlis XTRA, we travel to Jaipur for a truly uplifting conversation with D. R. Mehta, the visionary founder of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti—better known as Jaipur Foot. Mr. Mehta’s life work has restored dignity and mobility to millions, offering hope where there was once despair. In this episode, you’ll hear how his relentless pursuit of innovation and service has made Jaipur Foot the world’s largest provider of free prosthetic limbs and mobility aids for the differently-abled.

Mr. Mehta shares the remarkable journey of Jaipur Foot, which began in 1975 with just 59 prosthetic fittings and has now crossed two million fitments, all provided free of charge and often completed within a single day. He recounts the fascinating story behind the Jaipur Foot’s design—a product of local ingenuity, collaboration with global institutions like Stanford and MIT, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of users in India and beyond. You’ll learn how the organization’s ethos of frugal innovation led to the creation of the Jaipur Knee, recognized by Time magazine as one of the world’s best inventions, and why BMVSS never patents its designs, ensuring their solutions can reach as many people as possible.

Beyond his humanitarian achievements, Mr. Mehta reflects on his distinguished career as a public servant, including his transformative leadership at SEBI and the Reserve Bank of India. He discusses the reforms that shaped India’s financial markets and his commitment to expanding access to banking for underserved communities. 

Discover how BMVSS keeps its administrative costs below 3%, the role of crowdfunding and partnerships in sustaining its work in India and over 40 other countries, and the organization’s embrace of Kaizen philosophy and new digital technologies like 3D printing to further its mission.

For the first 100 listeners who select Jaipur Foot on our giving website give.moneymajlis.com, a $50 donation will be made on your behalf, thanks to our sponsors. If you’re inspired by Mr. Mehta’s story, don’t miss this chance to make a difference. Tune in, share the episode, and join us in supporting a movement that changes lives every day. 

This episode was made possible with the generous assistance of Mr S S Bhandari, executive president of BMVSS (Jaipur Foot). 

Research by : Shekhar Krishnamurthy

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In this episode of Money Majlis, recorded at the Dubai Fintech Summit 2025, you are invited into a dynamic conversation between host Suvo Sarkar and Justin Grooms, President of Bolt Financial. 

Justin Grooms, who has led Bolt’s global strategy since 2019, shares a front-row perspective on the seismic shifts happening in payments and e-commerce. With Bolt’s universal shopper network now connecting over 80 million users, Justin offers rare insight into how independent retailers can compete with global giants through frictionless checkout, loyalty programs, and password-less authentication.

Justin and Suvo explore the crossroads facing the payments industry: while transaction volumes are soaring, revenue growth is slowing and the sector is ripe for disruption. Where will the next wave of growth come from? What drives customer choices in online shopping - is it product selection, user experience, pricing, or trust? Will the industry will see consolidation or continued fragmentation? 

Justin deep dives into Bolt’s new superapp, which aims to make buying, selling, and using cryptocurrencies as easy as traditional payments. He discusses the impact of generative AI on payments, from real-time fraud prevention to enhancing customer experience, and shares his leadership philosophy that helped Bolt scale tenfold through challenging times.

Don’t miss this masterclass on the future of money, technology, and leadership. And remember to visit give.moneymajlis.com to redeem your free $50 GiveCard for charity.

Research by Shekhar Krishnamurthy & Perplexity Pro

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In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar goes on a journey with Khalifa Alshamsi, CEO of e& life and e& international, who explains the rationale and opportunity of e& expanding into financial services, lifestyle, entertainment and cybersecurity. 

Can a company be an incumbent and challenger at the same time? How do you diversify into new industries and target markets? Does a bold new strategy require a fully new mindset of “going for more”? Is collaboration with partners the way forward for successful companies?

Hear Khalifa Alshamsi explain why he believes e& money will win in an overcrowded market, how open finance and AI will shake up the industry, why the time for super-apps in the region has come and what skills the younger generation needs to hone in today’s interconnected world.

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Research partner : Shekhar Krishnamurthy 

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In this riveting episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar travels to Bangalore for a debate with the legendary T.V. Mohandas Pai, a trailblazer in finance, technology, education, and philanthropy. 

Known for his transformative contributions as the former CFO of Infosys and as a venture capitalist and chairman of Manipal Global Education, Pai shares his insights on navigating the intersections of business, technology, and social impact. 

Discover how Pai helped scale Infosys to a $6.5 billion global powerhouse and the first Indian company to be listed on NASDAQ. As one of India’s most prolific angel investors, Pai discusses his investments in life sciences, education, and technology startups, along with his vision for fostering innovation in India. Also dive deep into Pai’s passion for education and child welfare, including the story behind co-founding Akshaya Patra—the world’s largest mid-day meal program. 

How many hours a week should one work? Is human capital more critical than financial capital? Should start-ups aim to solve social problems? Is a bad college better than no college? Will Bangalore’s traffic problems ever be resolved? And should companies appoint younger members on their boards? Pai debates these and other thorny issues with Sarkar in an unmissable episode peppered with wisdom, wit and a lot of statistics. 

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Welcome to a special episode on customer loyalty where Suvo Sarkar is in deep discussion with Ajay Row, a globally acknowledged expert on loyalty programs and the founder & chairman of Customer Capital. 

Why is data the most valuable commodity but is freely given away? What are the 6 key assets of a loyalty program? Are points better than discounts? Should we try to dazzle and delight every single customer? And how are digitisation and AI transforming the “card-points-rewards” principles of loyalty? 

Ajay analyses the economics of pan-bank loyalty programs and explains why they mostly fail to take off. And he lays out the future factors for success, and argues that marketers need to redefine their job roles. 

Join Suvo & Ajay for a thoughtful discussion on unboxing loyalty programs, enhancing email open rates and sailing in Mumbai harbour every weekend. If you are in the business of banking, marketing, sales or loyalty, or believe making money from customers by delivering affordable value is important, this is one episode you can’t afford to miss.

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In this episode of Money Majlis, I sit down with Chris Skinner, renowned futurist and author, to explore the future of banking and finance. Skinner, known for his influential insights on fintech and digital transformation, shares his views on how technology is reshaping the financial landscape.

We discuss his latest book, “Intelligent Money” and how banking is poised for a “reversal of roles” where money thinks for us. Skinner delves into the rapid growth of fintechs and their potential to acquire traditional banks, as well as the emergence of a hybrid financial system (HyFi) that combines traditional and decentralized finance.

Additionally, Skinner touches on the impact of Generative AI in finance, future jobs in banking, and the importance of purpose-driven strategies in the financial industry. He also shares his predictions for banking in 2050 and the evolving financial landscape in the Middle East.

Join Skinner and me for a fascinating conversation on the future of money. 

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In this episode, Ashok Vaswani, international banking veteran and CEO & MD of Kotak Mahindra Bank, explains why he believes money is more emotional than rational, how Indian banking is racing ahead and how his bank is transforming for scale to claim a space among the top 3 private lenders in India. 

What is the new “finternet”? Why is the Indian technology stack being exported overseas? Where do Indian bankers get their new confidence from? Is it the end of the road for multinational retail banks? And what is the next new wow for Indian banking customers? 

Vaswani and Sarkar discuss the growth of financial inclusion, the decline of foreign bank market shares and the challenge of breaking silos in banking organizations. 

Vaswani also talks about his transition to the Indian work ethic, his leadership style, his passion for education and his mother’s influence on his life. 

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In this XTRA episode of Money Majlis, I talk with Christina Boutrup, journalist, author and China analyst, about how the world’s biggest digital economy is transitioning from a low-cost manufacturing hub into a high-tech innovation centre. The recent launch of the Deep Seek AI platform makes you wonder whether the restriction of chip imports from the US has pushed China to be even more innovative and frugal. 

How is the speed of innovation so high in China? Why does Byte Dance launch over a thousand experiments a day? Was the Starbucks wallet inspired by Chinese consumers? Are the technology trends in China 3-5 years ahead of the rest of the world? And has the fierce competition in the Chinese domestic market delivered products of higher quality and cheaper price?   

And what about energy? With over 60% of all wind turbines and solar panels deployed in China, and with growing production of green hydrogen, is the country the emerging green superpower? 

My guest Christina Boutrup discusses the coming robotic revolution in China that will unleash a new Gen R, the new AI guardrails that are stricter than Europe’s, the forest of over 120 million trees that Ant Financial has planted and the red lines that she could never cross as a journalist. 

Join me and Christina for a fascinating discussion on the future of China, and the world. 

Here is a link to sign up for the China tour that Christina Boutrup leads: 
https://www.wavelengthleadership.com/global-tours/wavelength-china/

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