{"podcast":{"title":"Purpose Driven FinTech","slug":"purpose-driven-fintech-6329886","podcast_index_feed_id":6329886,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/purpose-driven-fintech/","website_url":"https://www.podpage.com/purpose-driven-fintech/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7e370edc-0f0d-4b85-bbb4-c0a2f068e1d2/Podcast-Art-Monica-Millares-Chief-Product-Officer-AI-FinTech-Bu.jpg","author":"Monica Millares","episode_count":88,"summary":"Welcome to Purpose Driven FinTech! I'm your host, Monica Millares - Product Leader and fellow FinTecher. These days, with the rising cost of living, financial stress among customers, loss of trust in banks, speculation of crypto, and uncertainty, we're facing unprecedented challenges. But there is hope. We as FinTechers have the power to make a positive impact. Our products, the how we do product, and our people can make a difference on customers’ financial lives - and as a result, in the quality of their lives. However, more than ever Founders, CEOs, Leadership teams and all FinTechers have a ton of pressure to build solutions that actually solve customer problems, that people want, that are differentiated And profitable Yes that's you and me too! That's why I've created this podcast! I speak with FinTech CEOs, Founders, and Csuites to uncover their stories, challenges, and lessons learnt in building products with impact. You'll get to hear real-life conversations, and you’ll walk away with practical questions, frameworks and insights that you can apply to your own FinTech products. So, are you ready to make a bigger difference in FinTech? Let's come together and discover how Pur…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:19:45.459919+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886"},"episode":{"title":"Solving Wealth Management for MENA Henrys: Why Sharia-Compliant Investment Platforms Matter | Ziad Mabsout, Co-Founder & CEO at Vennre","slug":"solving-wealth-management-for-mena-henrys-why-sharia-compliant-investment-platforms-matter-ziad-mabsout-co-founder-ceo-at-vennre","published_at":"2025-10-02T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886/solving-wealth-management-for-mena-henrys-why-sharia-compliant-investment-platforms-matter-ziad-mabsout-co-founder-ceo-at-vennre","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/purpose-driven-fintech-6329886","url":"https://purpose-driven-fintech.captivate.fm/episode/solving-wealth-creation-for-mena-henrys-why-sharia-compliant-investment-platforms-matter-ziad-mabsout-co-founder-ceo-at-vennre","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d685930a-ca8d-4344-b883-4df80743faeb.mp3","summary":"The MENA region presents a massive opportunity for growth: The High Earners, Not Rich Yet (HENRY's). In this episode, I speak with Ziad Mabsout, Co-Founder & CEO at Vennre, about building investment platforms specifically for the Henry segment in MENA and why Sharia-compliant solutions are an unlock. Ziad shares his journey from getting rejected for a $50K investment to building a fintech that solves exactly the problem he had back then: Accessibility. We explore how the lack of pension systems in MENA creates urgent demand for investment solutions, and why Sharia-compliant products attract non-Muslim customers seeking ethical investing options. We dive deep into the unique challenges of building for emerging markets, the importance of customer protection in investment platforms, and practical strategies for serving high earners who lack access to private banking. Ziad also shares invaluable insights on startup team building, the importance of conviction in your mission, and why being humble while staying persistent is crucial for FinTech founders. Follow for more discussions on building FinTech products with customer and commercial impact and to stay updated on the latest episodes! 👉 Follow Ziad Mabsout:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziadmabsout/ Website: https://www.vennre.com/ 👉Follow Monica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moni_millares   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moni_millares We cover: [02:30:00] Defining High Earners, Not Rich Yet (Henrys)  [05:12:00] Why Henrys are underserved by traditional wealth management  [08:31:00] The relationship with money: spending, saving, investing  [12:40:00] MENA vs Western market differences for Henrys [17:26:00] The p…","meta_description":"The MENA region presents a massive opportunity for growth: The High Earners, Not Rich Yet (HENRY's). 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