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The Story of Software
Software is changing the world in many powerful ways. This podcast aims to understand the impact of software from an evolutionary perspective - what came before, what is now and what will be in the future. The Story of Software is a bi-weekly podcast looking at the people and technology that have transformed our world. It is hosted by Ricky Hill, Commercial Director at Zartis.
The Story of Software
S04E33 UAE’s Leading Fintech: Sarwa’s Story
Jad Sayegh, Co-Founder & CTO at Sarwa, joins us to reflect on his journey in building Sarwa and how his role has evolved as the company has matured.
The Guest:
Jad Sayegh is Co-Founder & CTO at Sarwa, a leading fintech company in the UAE that is transforming wealth management with accessible, technology-powered investment solutions.
In this episode, Jad reflects on his journey from telecoms and high-speed trading in Canada to launching Sarwa in Dubai, and how the company has evolved from a prototype to a one-stop investing platform. He shares insights on building for a new market, navigating regulation, attracting and retaining global talent, and how his role as CTO has shifted as Sarwa scaled to 100+ people. We also touch on the challenges and opportunities of innovating in a fast-moving Fintech ecosystem, and the leadership lessons Jad has drawn from mentors and books along the way
Some highlights of this episode include:
- The Origin Story of Sarwa
- Pioneering Regulatory Change in the UAE
- Building and Retaining Talent in a Transient Market
- The Evolution of the CTO Role
- Customer Feedback, Product Coherence, and Experimentation
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