E01: What It Takes to Build a Digital Bank | Coen Jonker (Founder and Group CEO, Tyme Group)

Описание: In this episode of The Human Orbit, we speak with Coen Jonker, Founder & Group CEO of Tyme Group, about how to build, scale, and operate digital banks in emerging and global markets.

Coen brings rare, real-world insight into fintech innovation, digital banking strategy, and the realities of disrupting traditional banking systems. From regulatory challenges to customer-first design, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone in fintech, banking, or startups.

🎯 Key topics covered in this episode:

• How to scale a digital bank while balancing regulation and innovation
• Why the best fintech teams combine traditional bankers and non-bankers
• The importance of deep customer immersion in building financial products
• Why the future of banking is moving beyond apps to embedded finance
• Why sales skills and humility are critical for founders and CEOs

Coen also shares why he took his team to live in a rural village — a powerful example of human-centered banking design that most founders never experience.

Whether you’re a fintech founder, banking executive, product leader, or entrepreneur, this episode delivers practical lessons on digital transformation, customer experience, and building financial products that scale.

▶️ Watch till the end for insights on fintech and banking that founders rarely talk about.

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