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1: Insights from a rising star in Pakistan's fintech scene

10x1000 Tech for Inclusion Podcast

English - September 23, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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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.