10x1000 Tech for Inclusion Podcast
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion Podcast
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion
Welcome to the 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion podcast, where you’ll hear the stories of the entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and incumbents who are driving digital economic growth and financial inclusion around the world. Each episode contains an interview with an expert working in fintech or digital financial services-related fields. Join us to learn about key trends, new technology applications, regional insights and more! 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion is an open and global fintech training platform that enables learners to become drivers of digital economic growth. Our mission is to train 1,000 emerging talents and tech leaders each year for the next ten years. This philanthropic initiative was launched jointly by the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, and Alipay in 2018. To learn more, you can visit 10x1000.org.
1: Insights from a rising star in Pakistan's fintech scene
Palwasha Faizan is the Head of Digital Products and Platform Development at Habib Bank Limited (HBL) in Pakistan. Her team is responsible for developing digital solutions to address the financial inclusion challenges in Pakistan, with a focus on empowering women and the rural population. She is the only female team lead in her department, and is passionate about motivating more women to join this industry as well as designing gender-inclusive products. Palwasha was also among the first class of learners in the inaugural 10x1000 Fintech Foundation Program. In this episode, you'll learn about the state of financial inclusion in Pakistan, best practices for driving digital transformation in large organizations, tips for young and female professionals looking to break into the industry and much more.
Sep 23, 2021
34 min