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Couchonomics with Arjun

Hosted by Arjun Singh · business · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

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: <a href="

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What is Couchonomics with Arjun about?

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?

Who hosts Couchonomics with Arjun?

Couchonomics with Arjun is hosted by Arjun Singh. The show has published 189 episodes to date.

What has Couchonomics with Arjun covered recently?

Recent episodes include "How Alan Built an €840 Million Health Insurance Business From Scratch" (1 September 2026, 46 minutes), "How Creditas Built a $3.3 Billion Fintech by Taking on the Hard Loans" (25 August 2026, 42 minutes), and "Why Islamic Fintech Is Still Being Underestimated" (18 August 2026, 53 minutes).

How often does Couchonomics with Arjun publish?

Couchonomics with Arjun publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 189 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Couchonomics with Arjun?

Booking probability for Couchonomics with Arjun is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Couchonomics with Arjun requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Couchonomics with Arjun's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Couchonomics with Arjun?

The strongest fits for Couchonomics with Arjun are Investing & Wealth Management. Couchonomics with Arjun has a business audience.

About the host

Arjun Singh hosts Couchonomics with Arjun, a business podcast with 189 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #49

    How Alan Built an €840 Million Health Insurance Business From Scratch

    Sep 1, 202646 minS4

    Health insurance is one of the few products people pay for while hoping they never have to use it. Alan is trying to change that. In this episode, Jean-Charles Samuelian, Co-founder and CEO of Alan, shares how the...

  • Episode #48

    How Creditas Built a $3.3 Billion Fintech by Taking on the Hard Loans

    Aug 25, 202642 minS4

    Latin America has a massive consumer credit market, but high interest rates and short loan maturities continue to put pressure on borrowers. In this episode, Sergio Furio, Founder and CEO of Creditas, shares how the...

  • Episode #47

    Why Islamic Fintech Is Still Being Underestimated

    Aug 18, 202653 minS4

    Islamic finance is growing globally, but the companies pushing it forward are not always the ones talking about it the loudest. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Abdullo Kurbanov, CEO and Co-founder of Ayan...

  • Episode #46

    The $80 Billion SME Lending Opportunity Banks Keep Missing

    Aug 11, 202652 minS4

    SMEs are central to the UAE economy, yet access to credit remains one of their biggest challenges. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Hassan Reda, Co-Founder & CPO of CredibleX, and Anand Nagaraj, Co-Founder &...

  • Episode #45

    Why Most Digital Banks Will Never Make Money

    Jul 28, 202656 minS4

    Digital banks have spent years chasing customer growth. But scale alone does not create profitability. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Simon Loong, Founder and Group CEO of WeLab, explains what it takes to...

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  • Episode #44

    Could Your Data Become Your Next Asset?

    Jul 15, 202653 minS4

    Every day we create data, but almost none of us know who really owns it. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, André Vellozo, Founder and CEO of DrumWave, joins the show to explore one of the biggest questions...

  • Episode #43

    Can AI Build Fintech Unicorns Faster?

    Jun 30, 202649 minS4

    Can Europe build the next generation of global fintech leaders? In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Stefan Klestil, General Partner Fintech EMEA, joins the show to discuss venture capital, fintech investing, AI...

  • Episode #42

    Why Open Finance Could Change UAE Banking

    Jun 23, 202655 minS4

    Is digital banking really about technology anymore? It is becoming a battle for customer relationships, trust, data, and who owns the financial experience. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Raheel Ahmed, Group...

  • Episode #41

    Why Uzbekistan May Be Digital Banking’s Next Big Story

    May 26, 202649 minS4

    Digital finance is no longer only about banking apps and payments. It is becoming a question of infrastructure, trust, customer behaviour, and how financial systems evolve in emerging markets. In this episode of...

  • Episode #40

    When Hackers Understand Banks Better Than Banks Understand Hackers

    May 14, 202655 minS4

    Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue, it is now a human, business, and financial system challenge. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Ralph Echemendia, Ethical Hacker and Cyber...

  • Episode #39

    What Happens When Trading Infrastructure Starts Changing the System

    Apr 14, 202647 minS4

    Before a trading app reaches a user, there is an entire system underneath it doing the real heavy lifting. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Alpaca, for...

  • Episode #38

    What Happens When Stablecoins Start Competing With Banks?

    Apr 7, 202647 minS4

    Money is no longer just held. It is moving, earning, and quietly reshaping the system around it. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Anton Golub, Founding Member of RWA Labs, for a sharp...

  • Episode #38

    Can Stablecoins Scale Without Expanding Systemic Risk?

    Mar 31, 202659 minS4

    Fraud is not new. But the scale, speed, and sophistication have changed. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence, and Nick Smart, Chief Intelligence...

  • Episode #37

    How AI Agents and Stablecoins Are Reshaping Modern Banking

    Feb 26, 202657 minS4

    Is banking really changing at the core, or are we just putting better apps on old rails? In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined in studio by Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank PJSC, to unpack what real...

  • Episode #36

    How Tokenization and Stablecoins Will Change Money Movement

    Feb 17, 202653 minS4

    Technology is changing what people expect from money, and stablecoins are turning that into reality. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined from New York by Stephen Richardson (CSO and Head of...

  • Episode #35

    Why Japan’s Payments Are About to Change Fast

    Feb 10, 202642 minS4

    Japan is often seen as a “mature” financial market. But the real story is in what’s quietly shifting underneath. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined from Tokyo by Pieter Franken (Co-Founder & CEO...

  • Episode #37

    How Deep Payments Infrastructure Creates Real Fintech Advantage

    Feb 5, 202633 minS4

    Payments in emerging markets are often discussed as infrastructure. But the real differentiation happens in how deeply payments are embedded into business operations. In the final episode of this special Qatar...

  • Episode #36

    What It Really Takes to Launch a Fintech in Qatar

    Feb 4, 202628 minS4

    Financial innovation in the GCC is often framed around payments, licenses, and launch timelines. But the harder work happens long before a product goes live. In this special Qatar Development Bank series of Couchonomics...

  • Episode #35

    What It Takes to Scale a Tech Company Like Snoonu From Qatar

    Feb 3, 202632 minS4

    Most startup stories focus on what companies become. This one focuses on how they are built. In this special Qatar Development Bank series of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun sits down in Doha with Hamad Al-Hajri, Founder...

  • Episode #34

    Why Ecosystem Design Matters More Than Funding in Startup Growth

    Feb 2, 202639 minS4

    Innovation ecosystems in the GCC are often judged by funding numbers and startup announcements. But the real work happens in how institutions, capital, and regulation move together. In this special Qatar Development...

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