01 Aug 2023
On a perfect sunny afternoon on June 27, 2017, while travelling on a train from Schiphol Airport to Dan Hague, I was on a conference call with my Maersk team. Suddenly, someone said their screen went blank, and others faced the same issue. As a tech leader with a cybersecurity background, I knew it was severe. I hurriedly contacted IBM, telling th...
05 Jul 2023
The recent announcement of Apple's plan to launch its credit card in India, partnering with HDFC Bank, marks a critical juncture in the synthesis of technology and finance. Apple, synonymous with innovation, has been making waves across industries. But why should introducing another credit card be a notable event? Let's dissect the implications
06 Jun 2023
Sequoia Capital, the renowned venture capital firm, has made a significant announcement that has sent shockwaves through the investment community. The firm has decided to split into three independent entities: Sequoia Capital US HongShan (which will cover China) Peak XV Partners (which will focus on Southeast Asia and India). This unexpected move h...
02 Jun 2023
The financial services industry has witnessed a paradigm shift in recent years, with the emergence of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms revolutionising traditional financial institutions' operations. With their agile and scalable infrastructure, these platforms have caught the attention of leading financial institutions seeking to enhance thei...