Welcome to the second episode in our dedicated Corporate Venture Capital ("CVC") series here on New Era FinTech Podcast.

Today we're meeting Simon Hardie, CEO and founder of Findexable. Simon discusses the importance of innovation in the CVC space and. emphasizes the need for organizations to have a clear understanding of what innovation means to them and to measure its impact.

Hardie also highlights the opportunities in emerging markets, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, where there is still significant room for growth in the fintech sector.

Simon advises organizations to conduct deep research and gain insights into the market and potential investment opportunities. Additionally, he stresses the importance of having the right team, stakeholders, and decision-making processes in place for successful CVC initiatives.

If you'd like to find out more about Simon, he's available on LinkedIn. His company website is http://www.findexable.com.

Chapters

• 00:00 Background and Introduction to Findexable
• 06:12 Challenges and Tensions in Financial Services Innovation
• 09:13 Success Factors for Corporate Venture Capital
• 11:28 Opportunities in the Marketplace and Middle East Africa
• 20:17 Working with Findexable and Best Practices
• 25:43 Conclusion and Contact Information

Takeaways

• Organizations need to have a clear understanding of what innovation means to them and measure its impact.
• Emerging markets, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, offer significant opportunities for growth in the fintech sector.
• Deep research and insights are crucial for identifying market opportunities and potential investments.
• Having the right team, stakeholders, and decision-making processes in place is essential for successful corporate venture capital initiatives.

Keywords

simon hardie, findexable, innovation, corporate venture capital, CVC, financial services, emerging markets, Middle East, Africa, research, insights, team, decision-making