ADGM Think Series
”Think” is a thought-provoking podcast by Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre, ADGM. In each episode, the show invites guests to delve into the most pressing topics of the modern financial services world, from emerging technologies and entrepreneurship to sustainability, economics, and investing. With its engaging and insightful conversations, ”Think” aims to provide its audience with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that define the financial landscape, both regionally and globally. Whether you’re a seasoned financial professional or simply interested in staying up-to-date with the latest trends and insights, ”Think” is the perfect podcast for you.
Episodes
Monday Apr 01, 2024
ADGM THINK | S2 Episode 2 | Al Reem Island: Inside ADGM's 10X Expansion
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
ADGM’s Al Reem Island expansion is a historic development that transformed ADGM into one of the largest financial centers in the world. Growing from 1.4 million square meters to 14 million, this 10X growth is a testament of the bold ambition Abu Dhabi has set under the Falcon Economy.
We sit with Natella Safar Ali and Bilal Malik from the ADGM Registration Authority, to discuss what this expansion means for the businesses in Al Reem Island and how can they ensure a seamless transition to ADGM jurisdiction. If you are a business owner in Al Reem Island, you do not want to miss this.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
ADGM THINK | S2 Episode 1 | Factoring Timing in Startup Success – The VC’s Viewpoint
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
The UAE’s tech ecosystem is the 6th fastest-growing in the world. The partnership between a VC and a fast-growing venture goes a long way to contribute to this ecosystem. In line with SC Ventures recent office opening in Abu Dhabi, we deep dive into the factors that contribute to the success of a startup. Tune in to hear Gautam Jain of SC Ventures discuss the potential of the region, how their selection process works, what features a fast-growth firm has and what sectors they are optimistic about.
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
ADGM THINK | S1 Episode 10 | Special ADFW Preview Edition
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
This special edition is the preview of the upcoming ADFW – seen in just it’s second edition as one of the most influential gatherings of financial leadership in the world. As the event draws close, we sit down with the some of the ADFW organising team to provide a bird’s eye view of the week. With over 10,000 attendees expected this year, we reflect on what to expect across the 4 days of ADFW.
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
What are contributing factors that grow the local fintech ecosystem? How can we launch more founders in this space, and what can we expect in the coming years? We sit down with Suneel Gokhale from VentureSouq and deep dive into topics such as founder’s traits, regulatory framework and product offering that play a critical role in the success of Fintech.
Monday Aug 28, 2023
ADGM THINK | S1 Episode 8 | The Rise of the Abu Dhabi Capital Market
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
The phenomenal growth of Abu Dhabi’s capital market is making global headlines. With global interest from issuers and investors deploying capital from leading asset managers, what makes Abu Dhabi’s capital market ecosystem so attractive? This one-of-a-kind session brings ADX and the Abu Dhabi IPO Fund together to talk about factors that are contributing to this success.
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
ADGM THINK | S1 Episode 7 | Role of Academia in the Financial Sector
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
What are the top challenges faced by banks in the region? Hosted by ADGM Academy, in this episode, we discuss how academics are contributing to enhancing the global financial industry. We sit with Dr. Thouraya Labben from United Arab Emirates University, an institution that has undertaken a project to identify the top challenges being faced by the banking sector in the region. This episode will detail the findings from the 12+ banks and asks how can academia solve these challenges.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
ADGM THINK | S1 Episode 6 | Pathways to Crypto Asset Regulation
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Investments into digital assets are a mainstream asset class. This is happening at a global scale and rapidly evolving technologies are making the world of crypto even more connected than before. The hour has come to solidify safeguards around consumer protection, mitigate financial crimes and maintain market integrity. We sit down with World Economic Forum’s Arushi Goel to discuss the findings of their recent white paper on cross-crypto regulations.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
ADGM THINK | S1 Episode 5 | Inside Family Offices
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
The GCC Family Office market has grown to a multi-trillion dollar sector and this episode will meet Northern Trusts Family Office expert, George Triplow, to shed light on the inner workings of a Family office – What are their strategic mandates, how are they different from the ones operating in the US/EU and what can we expect in the next 10 years?
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
ADGM THINK | S1 Episode 4 | Venture Builders & Startups
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Accelerator models have evolved and so have the funding strategies of investors over the last couple of years. Why is now a good time to be investing in early age startups and how do venture studios build successful companies from the ground up? Marc Wesselink from VentureRock shares his experience and insights on early age startup funding and investment KPIs
Monday Jun 05, 2023
ADGM THINK | S1 Episode 3 | Intersection of AI and Finance
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
AI is the most consequential technology of our times. From ChatGPT to UAE’s Falcon LLM, there has been noteworthy progress globally and this session breaks down the origin of AI, where it is headed and its implication on the financial sector.
Technology Innovation Institute's Merouane Debbah shares his experience and insights on the possibilities of AI.