How to build a FinTech unicorn in the age of AI

12/11/2025 53 min Temporada 2 Episodio 14
How to build a FinTech unicorn in the age of AI

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Episode Synopsis

Orchestrating Hyper-Growth Product Teams to Build a Fintech Unicorn in the Age of AIKatya was in the room from day one at Tabby - helping scale the product and tech teams from just 7 people to over 300, and building one of MENA’s most successful fintechs, now valued at $4.5 billion.As Ex-Chief Product Officer, she reveals how to:Scale a product organisation from startup to unicornBuild a culture that can handle hyper-growthUse AI to accelerate delivery and decision-makingBalance OKRs, performance, and alignment at scaleLead remote-first teams across multiple time zonesKnow when to restructure, hire externally, or promote withinThis episode dives deep into what it takes to orchestrate hyper-growth, design high-performing teams, and build in the age of AI - lessons every founder, product leader, and operator in emerging markets should hear.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:45 - How Tabby built its first product team06:30 - Scaling from 7 to 300 people10:10 - The art of OKRs & alignment in fast growth15:40 - Remote-first at unicorn speed20:55 - Where GenAI boosts team velocity25:00 - Leadership mistakes & lessons learnedIf you’re building or scaling a product-led company don’t miss this one.Subscribe for more conversations with top founders, investors, and operators in tech, fintech, and AI.

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