Listen "Ep 81. The matchmaker approach to Fintech partnership with Karan Jain"
Episode Synopsis
Innovation in banking is about more than just adopting new technology—it's about challenging traditional perceptions and rethinking everything from customer service to risk management to create more flexible, responsive, and personalized financial services. In this episode, I sit down with Karan Jain, founder and CEO of Naya One, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the banking world.We dive into topics such as challenges in financial innovation, the role of Naya One, the evolution of banking innovation, FinTech and bank relationships, and the VC and CVC landscape. Tune in to learn how Naya One is transforming financial innovation and what the future holds for fintech collaborations. Watch now and stay ahead in the world of banking and fintech!#FinTech #DigitalAssets #Innovation #VC #CVC #Regulation #NayaOne #UK #UAE #Banks #FutureofFinanceCouchonomics with Arjun Season 3 is brought to you by our partners:Adyen https://www.adyen.com/ToYou https://toyou.io/arMastercard https://mastercard.com/Geidea https://geidea.net/M2P https://m2pfintech.com/Find us on our social media platforms: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?s=20TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomicsSubscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6ETime stamps: 00:00 - Episode highlights01:13 - Introduction05:45 - Why banks underdeliver on ROI on innovation08:01 - Digital transformation and continuous innovation11:35 - How does Naya One approach culture problems12:41 - Example of Naya One helping banks implement new technologies18:36 - Helping banks develop criteria for assessing new technology23:27 - Proof of concepts25:44 - Impact on vendors29:01 - Evolution of innovation in banking33:25 - BaaS37:04 - FinTech and banks relationship41:41 - Are banks starting to use innovative platforms?45:00 - Digital assets46:07 - VCs and CVCs48:51 - Differences between UK and US markets52:47 - Regulatory sandboxes55:37 - Closing wordsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0Find 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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