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Couchonomics with Arjun

Couchonomics with Arjun

Von: Arjun Singh
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Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly

As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe.

Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.


Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines.

Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy.

Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438
Learn more: www.couchonomics.com

Season 4 supported by:
Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e& | Digit 9


About the host:

Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally.


Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.

In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.


Learn more at www.couchonomics.com.



© 2026 Couchonomics with Arjun
Management & Leadership Ökonomie
  • What It Really Takes to Build World-Class Startups Outside Silicon Valley
    Jan 20 2026

    Startup success is often explained through geography, capital, or timing.

    But the real story is about people, resilience, and long-term commitment.

    In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Allen Taylor, Managing Partner at Endeavor Catalyst, to unpack how world-class companies are being built far beyond Silicon Valley.

    Allen shares how Endeavor identifies and backs the top 1% of founders across emerging and underserved markets, why venture outcomes are shaped over decades not fund cycles, and how resilience and ambition matter more than location. From Latin America and Eastern Europe to the Middle East and frontier markets like Nigeria and Pakistan, the conversation explores what it really takes to build billion-dollar companies from anywhere.

    The episode also dives into how venture capital is evolving, why the traditional 10-year fund model no longer reflects reality, how AI is changing both startups and investing, and what creates durable entrepreneurial ecosystems over time.

    🎙️ In this episode:

    • Why billion-dollar companies can now be built from anywhere

    • How Endeavor identifies and supports the top 1% of founders globally

    • The power of role models, second-generation founders, and ecosystem flywheels

    • Why resilience matters more than ideas in long-term company building

    • How frontier markets create asymmetric venture returns

    • The limits of the traditional VC model and what needs to change

    • Where AI truly adds value in startups and venture investing

    • Why ambition should move from regional champions to global companies

    👉 Watch the full conversation to understand how global entrepreneurship is shifting, why emerging markets matter, and what the next decade of venture creation could look like.

    #CouchonomicsWithArjun #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Endeavor #GlobalStartups #EmergingMarkets #FounderMindset #AI #FutureOfVenture #Leadership

    PARTNERS

    Couchonomics with Arjun Season 04 is brought to you by:

    Adyen → https://www.adyen.com/

    Thunes → https://thunes.com/

    Mastercard → https://mastercard.com/

    e& → https://www.eand.com/

    Digit9 → https://www.digitnine.com/

    SC Ventures → https://scventures.io/

    SOCIAL LINKS

    Arjun’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/

    Couchonomics LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/

    Twitter (X) → https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh

    TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics

    Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Building billion-dollar companies from anywhere
    02:10 What Endeavor really does and why it exists

    05:30 How Endeavor Catalyst invests differently
    09:00 The globalisation of startups beyond Silicon Valley
    13:30 Latin America’s rise and why it matters
    18:00 Europe’s overlooked innovation markets
    22:40 The Endeavor network and founder flywheels

    Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0

    Find us on our social media platforms:

    • Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/
    • CCN LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/
    • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/
    • Twitter https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20
    • TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics

    Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E

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    57 Min.
  • How Allica Bank Is Rebuilding SME Banking From Scratch
    Jan 13 2026

    Banking innovation usually gets reduced to apps and features.

    But the real changes are happening underneath.

    In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank, joins the couch to talk about how challenger banks are actually rebuilding SME banking in the UK.

    Richard breaks down why established SMEs need a very different banking model, why go-to-market is harder than building the technology, and how value, trust, and low cost structures become the real advantage over time.

    The conversation moves through how digital banking has matured in the UK, what open banking really delivers today, how AI is being used inside regulated banks, and where stablecoins and tokenised money actually make sense and where they do not.

    An honest discussion on SME credit gaps, the limits of the super-app idea, the role of humans in an AI-led bank, and what the next decade of challenger banking could realistically look like.

    🎙️ In this episode:

    • Why challenger banks are replacing major banks for SMEs, not just competing with them
    • The hidden problem of fragmentation in SME finance
    • How Allica is building an all-in-one bank for established businesses
    • What open banking gets right and where it still falls short
    • AI inside banks: productivity, agents, and the limits of automation
    • Why SMEs are not ready for complexity in digital assets
    • The real use cases for stablecoins and cross-border payments
    • What creates a defensible moat in modern digital banking
    • How regulation helps and hinders SME lending in the UK
    • What the next 3 to 5 years of SME banking could look like

    👉 Watch the full conversation to understand how challenger banks are scaling trust, profitability, and relevance in a post-hype fintech world.

    #CouchonomicsWithArjun #SMEBanking #ChallengerBanks #Fintech #UKFintech #DigitalBanking #AIinBanking #FutureOfBanking #Leadership #FinancialServices

    PARTNERS

    Couchonomics with Arjun Season 04 is brought to you by:

    Adyen → https://www.adyen.com/

    Thunes → https://thunes.com/

    Mastercard → https://mastercard.com/

    e& → https://www.eand.com/

    Digit9 → https://www.digitnine.com/

    SC Ventures → https://scventures.io/

    SOCIAL LINKS

    Arjun’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/

    Couchonomics LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/

    Twitter → https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh

    TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics

    Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Why SME banking is being rebuilt
    02:40 The maturity of UK challenger banks
    06:30 The real SME credit gap problem
    10:20 Fragmentation vs all-in-one ba

    Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0

    Find us on our social media platforms:

    • Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/
    • CCN LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/
    • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/
    • Twitter https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20
    • TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics

    Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E

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    53 Min.
  • What It Really Takes for Banks to Innovate Without Breaking Trust
    Dec 16 2025

    Innovation in banking is often talked about, but rarely understood.

    In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Giovanni Everduin, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and Head of Ventures at Commercial Bank International, joins the couch to unpack what innovation really looks like inside a regulated bank.

    From legacy systems and institutional mindsets to AI, digital assets, and on-chain finance, this conversation goes beyond buzzwords to explore where real value is being created and where the industry may be getting ahead of itself.

    Giovanni shares why regulation can act as a catalyst for innovation, how banks and fintechs are moving from competition to partnership, and why the future of finance will be hybrid rather than fully on-chain or off-chain.

    A candid discussion on tokenization, stablecoins, privacy, and why understanding the problem always matters more than chasing the latest technology.

    🎙️ In this episode:
    • What innovation actually means inside a regulated bank
    • Why legacy systems, data, and mindsets slow transformation
    • How fintechs shifted from challengers to infrastructure partners
    • The real opportunities and misconceptions around tokenization and stablecoins
    • Why privacy will be critical for institutions moving finance on-chain
    • How banks can experiment safely without breaking trust
    • Why partnership-driven innovation is becoming the dominant model
    • What the next 3 to 5 years of banking could realistically look like

    👉 Watch the full conversation to understand how banks are navigating innovation without losing trust, stability, or relevance.

    #CouchonomicsWithArjun #BankingInnovation #Fintech #DigitalAssets #AIinBanking #Tokenization #FutureOfBanking #UAE #Leadership #FinancialServices

    PARTNERS
    Couchonomics with Arjun Season 04 is brought to you by:
    Adyen → https://www.adyen.com/
    Thunes → https://thunes.com/
    Mastercard → https://mastercard.com/
    e& → https://www.eand.com/
    Digit9 → https://www.digitnine.com/
    SC Ventures → https://scventures.io/
    Hala → https://hala.com/

    SOCIAL LINKS
    Arjun’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/
    Couchonomics LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/
    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/
    Twitter → https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh
    TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics
    Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3WI

    Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0

    Find us on our social media platforms:

    • Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/
    • CCN LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/
    • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/
    • Twitter https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20
    • TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics

    Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E

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    58 Min.
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