In this episode, Hiro Kiga, co-founder of Wallex and now with M-Daq, shares insights on building a globally-minded fintech. He discusses launching Wallex, scaling a cross-border payments platform in Asia-Pacific, and how M-Daq’s acquisition has bolstered its market position. Hiro also explores the shifting startup landscape in Southeast Asia, where the focus has moved from rapid growth to profitability and scalability.

Topics Discussed:

• How Wallex started with a global mindset
• Challenges of scaling a cross-border fintech platform
• Why Indonesian founders should think beyond local markets
• The impact of M-Daq’s acquisition of Wallex
• What Hiro would do differently if he started Wallex today