The rise of digital banks is significant for emerging markets as a whole because they can fundamentally transform financial access, economic opportunity, and inclusion for millions who were previously underserved or excluded by traditional banking systems. In countries where access to finance is filled with obstacles and barriers, digital banks can serve to unlock potential for both individuals and small & growing businesses.

As far apart as Vietnam & Mexico seem, they’re both significant hubs for financial innovation and technology in their regions, and have some interesting similarities that work well for this episode.

This episode showcases the stories of Timo, led by CEO Jonas Eichhorst, Vietnam's first digital bank that recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary, and Hey Banco, co-founded & led by CEO Manuel Rivero Zambrano, a digital bank in Mexico that is spinning out from being the digital arm of reputed and well established Mexican bank Banregio. It also features insights from Tushar Roy, Partner at Square Peg and Leticia Jauregui, GP at Leap Global Partners.