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Couchonomics with Arjun
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: www.couchonomics.com
Season 4 supported by:
Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e& | Digit 9
About the host:
Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally.
Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.
In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.
Learn more at www.couchonomics.com.
Couchonomics with Arjun
Japan’s VC Market: Navigating a New Era of Investment
Rewiring fintech infrastructure — operator-led, globally scaled
Couchonomics with Arjun is once again beaming in from Japan. This time, we're joined by Logan Allin, Founder & Managing Partner at Fin Capital.
Logan’s journey from SoFi Ventures to building Fin Capital is rooted in one big idea — fintech doesn’t need more flashy consumer apps, it needs better infrastructure.
We unpack:
💼 Why Fin Capital backs B2B fintech for banks, insurers, and asset managers
🌍 Fin Capital’s expansion into Asia — why now might be the best time to bring your fintech to Tokyo
💸 Why banks are spending billions on outdated IT systems — and the urgent need for smarter, cloud-based solutions
🧩 The challenge of replacing core banking systems without relying on middleware Band-Aids
Watch the full episode now — streaming on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎧
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Meet Logan Allen of Fin Capital
01:08 Logan's Journey: From SoFi Ventures to Fin Capital
01:37 Fin Capital's Unique Approach and Strategy
04:58 Global Expansion and Market Focus
08:21 Challenges and Trends in FinTech
09:06 Core Banking Infrastructure Concerns
15:12 Japanese Market Insights and Opportunities
25:07 VC Industry Evolution and Final Thoughts
31:39 Conclusion
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