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Money Majlis

Suvo Sarkar

58 episodes

5 days ago

Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with former colleague Dr. Tariq bin Hendi, Vice Chairman and CEO of Astra Tech, to unpack how Botim is transforming from a simple VoIP calling app into an AI-native fintech powerhouse for the UAE and beyond. It is a conversation that weaves together policy, technology, inclusion, and leadership—anchored in one of the region’s most ambitious experiments in embedded finance. Tariq begins by tracing his unconventional jo...

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Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with former colleague Dr. Tariq bin Hendi, Vice Chairman and CEO of Astra Tech, to unpack how Botim is transforming from a simple VoIP calling app into an AI-native fintech powerhouse for the UAE and beyond. It is a conversation that weaves together policy, technology, inclusion, and leadership—anchored in one of the region’s most ambitious experiments in embedded finance. Tariq begins by tracing his unconventional jo...

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Episodes (20/58)

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Ep 47. Fintech for the Many: Tariq bin Hendi on rewiring everyday money

Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with former colleague Dr. Tariq bin Hendi, Vice Chairman and CEO of Astra Tech, to unpack how Botim is transforming from a simple VoIP calling app into an AI-native fintech powerhouse for the UAE and beyond. It is a conversation that weaves together policy, technology, inclusion, and leadership—anchored in one of the region’s most ambitious experiments in embedded finance. Tariq begins by tracing his unconventional jo...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Ep XTRA 10. Culture, Curiosity, and the Future of Universities : Dr Ranjan Banerjee on re-imagining education

Send us a text Dr Ranjan Banerjee brings a rare blend of empathy, intellect and visionary leadership to this XTRA episode of Money Majlis recorded in Mumbai. As founding Vice Chancellor of Nayanta University, he is pioneering an audacious experiment in Indian higher education—one that elevates inclusion, curiosity, and purpose above conventional metrics. Banerjee’s own eclectic journey, travelling from consulting and marketing to academic stewardship and institution-building, sets the stage f...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Ep 46. Beyond Apps: Why the Next Tech Revolution Must Tackle Energy, Food, and Poverty

Send us a text In this riveting new episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar welcomes Pablos Holman, the legendary hacker, inventor, and futurist whose creativity transforms science fiction into the fabric of our daily lives. Suvo engages Pablos in a conversation that reveals why the world’s biggest crises require not just incremental “apps,” but audacious, moonshot technologies that redefine what’s possible for humanity. Pablos’s career is a journey across innovation’s wildest frontiers: ...

1 month ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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Ep 45. Zain Verjee: From CNN frontlines to amplifying Africa’s creative voice

Send us a text In this captivating episode of Money Majlis, the spotlight shines on Zain Verjee, a formidable journalist, entrepreneur, and global communicator whose inspiring journey bridges continents, cultures, and industries. From her early days as a radio DJ in Nairobi to becoming a respected CNN anchor covering some of the most consequential global events of our time, Zain's story is one of relentless curiosity, courage, and reinvention. She candidly shares how witnessing t...

1 month ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Ep XTRA9 : Money with Meaning: The story of purpose-driven leadership with Tariq Al Gurg, Dubai Cares

Send us a text Step into a masterclass on purpose-driven leadership and global impact with this XTRA episode of Money Majlis. Host Suvo Sarkar interviews Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, the dynamic CEO and Vice Chairman of Dubai Cares, for a conversation that moves from boardroom ambition to classroom transformation on a worldwide scale. Tariq’s remarkable journey began in the demanding environment of banking, where he rose through the ranks of a leading national bank, absorbing lessons in di...

1 month ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Ep 44. ESG is not enough: Rajeev Peshawaria on Doing Well by Doing Good

Send us a text In this illuminating episode of Money Majlis, visionary thinker Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of the Stewardship Asia Center, takes listeners on a powerful journey through the future of leadership, purpose, and the pursuit of good profit. Drawing from his groundbreaking book, Sustainable Sustainability, Rajeev argues that the global obsession with ESG metrics has reduced sustainability to an exercise in compliance rather than conviction. What the world needs, he insists, ...

1 month ago

51 minutes

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Ep 43. Ahmed Bin Sulayem: Building Dubai’s Global Trade Powerhouse

Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of Dubai Multi Commodity Centre, for a rare, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the headlines. From the 30th floor of Uptown Dubai’s gleaming new DMCC headquarters, Ahmed shares the inside story of how Dubai has transformed from a regional trading outpost into a global powerhouse for commodities, technology, and innovation. Ahmed’s journey at DMCC began in ...

2 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

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Ep 42. Branch Today, Gone Tomorrow : futurist Brett King on the new economics of banking

Send us a text In this electrifying episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down with Brett King, the world’s most cited financial futurist, to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping global banking. Fresh from hosting the inaugural Dubai Futurists X Summit, Brett joins Suvo in the heart of Dubai to explore the end of physical branches, the rise of AI-powered finance, and the cultural fault lines between legacy banks and digital challengers. Brett’s new book Branch Tomorrow forecasts tha...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Ep XTRA 8. Painting with Light: The bold cinematic journey of of Nayla Al Khaja

Send us a text Episode XTRA 8 of Money Majlis welcomes the trailblazing Nayla Al Khaja, the UAE’s first female film director, award-winning producer, and relentless advocate for women in the arts. In this raw and revelatory conversation, Nayla shares her groundbreaking journey from a fine arts aficionado and gallery owner to a cinematic visionary whose bold storytelling redefines Emirati and Arab cinema. Drawing inspiration from her challenging childhood, Nayla tackles societal taboos...

3 months ago

57 minutes

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Ep 41. Banking on Purpose & People: The Samit Ghosh playbook

Send us a text Step into the heart of India’s banking revolution as Money Majlis welcomes Samit Ghosh, an iconic banker and the founder of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, whose name resonates with financial inclusion and the transformation of millions of lives. In this multi-layered episode, Suvo Sarkar journeys to Bangalore to sit down with his long-time mentor, uncovering a story that weaves together ambition, empathy, and the relentless pursuit of societal betterment. Listeners are transporte...

3 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Ep 40. Culture, Connection, and Change: Adrian Simpson’s guide to effective leadership

Send us a text In this fascinating episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar discusses the world of leadership, innovation, and high-performing organizations with Adrian Simpson, founder and CEO of Wavelength. Adrian, renowned as the “Chief Connector,” shares his unique perspective shaped by decades spent inside boardrooms and on shop floors of some of the world’s most admired companies—from Apple, Airbnb, and Tesla to Alibaba, Lego, and Ritz-Carlton. Drawing on his early influences with man...

3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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Ep XTRA 7 : Megacities, Migration, and Money: futurist Parag Khanna on what’s next

Send us a text In this XTRA edition of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Dr. Parag Khanna, best-selling author and celebrated geographer, futurist, and founder of AlphaGeo. Known for his provocative idea that “connectivity is destiny,” Dr. Khanna takes listeners on a journey across Asia and beyond to explore how networks of people, capital, and technology are reshaping the global economy. Drawing on insights from his bestselling books The Future Is Asian, Connectography, and Move...

4 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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Ep 39. with Noor Sweid Conviction Capital: Lessons in grit, growth and globalisation

Send us a text In this scintillating episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Noor Sweid, the trailblazing founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures. Known as one of the most influential voices in Middle Eastern venture capital, Noor brings a wealth of experience—from leading Asia’s first billion-dollar IPO to guiding startups across ten emerging markets. Under her leadership, Global Ventures manages over $400 million in assets, fostering the next wave of innovation in f...

4 months ago

48 minutes

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Ep 38. From Microcredit to Mainstream: Chandra Shekhar Ghosh and the Bandhan Bank Revolution

Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis, I have the privilege of sitting down with Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, the founder and chairman of Bandhan Bank—a man whose journey from humble beginnings to the helm of one of India’s leading private banks is nothing short of inspirational. Our conversation traces the incredible evolution of Bandhan, from an NGO for marginalised women in 2001 to India’s largest microfinance institution today, with an asset book of USD 21B and serving ove...

4 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Ep 37. From Miles to Moments: The Skywards Revolution with Nejib Ben-Khedher

Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar talks to Dr. Nejib Ben-Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates Skywards, to explore the remarkable evolution of one of the world’s most ambitious loyalty programs. With over 35 years of global experience in the airline and travel industry, Dr. Ben-Khedher shares how he has led Skywards’ transformation from a traditional frequent flyer program into a dynamic lifestyle ecosystem serving more than 35 million members a...

5 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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Ep 36. Agents of Change, part 2 : Eran Agrios of Salesforce on how AI and humans will change tomorrow’s banks

Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis, the second of two episodes on agentic AI in financial services, host Suvo Sarkar meets Eran Agrios, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Financial Services at Salesforce, for a dynamic conversation about the state of AI-driven transformation in banking. With over 17 years of leadership experience at Salesforce, Eran brings a rich perspective into the impact of agentic AI on the service delivery of financial services. The pressure ...

5 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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Ep 35. Agents of Change, part 1: Bill Borden of Microsoft on how agentic AI is reshaping global finance

Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis, first of two episodes on agentic AI in financial services, Suvo Sarkar sits down with Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, for a sweeping conversation on the future of banking and leadership in an AI-driven world. Bill’s journey from working at top US banks to shaping Microsoft’s worldwide strategy sets the stage for a dialogue that’s as pragmatic as it is visionary. Spotlighting the transformative...

6 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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Ep 34. Trust, Tech, and Transformation: Sopnendu Mohanty on Singapore’s Fintech Revolution

Send us a text In this episode of Money Majlis recorded on the sidelines of the Istanbul Fintech Week 2025, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO of the Global Finance and Technology Network and former Chief Fintech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Together, they trace Singapore’s extraordinary journey from fintech outsider to one of the world’s leading innovation hubs, attracting billions in investment and setting global benchmarks for trust, collaboratio...

6 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Ep 33. Advertising Unplugged: Sasan Saeidi on leading brands in a changing world

Send us a text In this Advertising-special episode of Money Majlis, we sit down with Sasan Saeidi, global client lead at WPP & VML and the current world president of the International Advertising Association to understand the playbook of modern advertising. Sasan’s journey—from New York’s Madison Avenue to the vibrant streets of Dubai—reads like the script of a modern-day Mad Men, but with a distinctly international twist. Sasan shares what makes regional brands unique, and why und...

7 months ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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Ep EXTRA 6 : Stepping Into Hope: The Jaipur Foot Story with D. R. Mehta

Send us a text This week on Money Majlis XTRA, we travel to Jaipur for a truly uplifting conversation with D. R. Mehta, the visionary founder of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti—better known as Jaipur Foot. Mr. Mehta’s life work has restored dignity and mobility to millions, offering hope where there was once despair. In this episode, you’ll hear how his relentless pursuit of innovation and service has made Jaipur Foot the world’s largest provider of free prosthetic limbs and mobility...

7 months ago

54 minutes