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Born to Disrupt – Resilience, Risk and Redefining Growth in Africa with Ciku Mugambi
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Simon Hardie and Grant Niven are joined by Ciku Mugambi, a seasoned investor and operator, to explore the complex realities of building and investing in startups across Africa. Drawing from her diverse experience in audit, consulting, private equity, and startup leadership, Ciku offers a grounded and candid perspective on what it takes to build sustainable, impactful businesses in volatile environments.
Podcast Summary: Born to Disrupt – Leaps, Innovation and Life in Riyadh with Sophie Guibaud
In this episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Grant Niven, Simon Hardie, and Mark Walker welcome Sophie Guibaud, a fintech entrepreneur and co-founder of Radsody, to discuss her personal and professional journey from Europe to Saudi Arabia. The conversation explores themes of self-disruption, innovation, the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Riyadh, and how AI and cloud are shaping the region’s digital future.
London Fintech Summit 2025 to Drive Global Fintech Collaboration
Fintech Week London partners with Trescon to launch the London Fintech Summit, uniting global financial leaders and innovators on October 6–7, 2025, to shape the future of finance through investment, regulation, and technology.
eToro Integrates UAE PASS to Streamline Onboarding in UAE
eToro now supports UAE PASS for user onboarding, enhancing security and ease of access. This marks a major step in localizing services and supporting the UAE’s digital-first fintech landscape.
Money Fellows Raises $13 Million to Expand Digital Finance in Africa
Money Fellows secures $13M in funding to enhance its digital platform, aiming to revolutionize savings, borrowing, and investing in Africa, with plans for expansion into new markets and boosting financial inclusion.
ADIO Partners with Alpheya to Boost AI-Driven Wealth Management in Abu Dhabi
ADIO and Alpheya join forces to drive fintech innovation, create skilled Emirati jobs, and expand digital wealth management capabilities in Abu Dhabi through AI-powered solutions and strategic investments.