Startup Scaleup People · 2026-06-08 · 47 min
In this episode of Startup & Scaleup People, Mario sits down with Coen Jonker, Co-Founder of Tyme Group, one of the world's fastest-growing digital banking businesses.Tyme Group operates across South Africa, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Singapore, serving more than 22 million customers and reaching a valuation of $1.5 billion. Coen shares the journey of building a digital bank from scratch, the challenges of operating in highly regulated markets, and why financial inclusion remains at the heart of the company's mission.The conversation explores the innovative kiosk model that helped TymeBank scale, lessons on leadership, customer obsession, operational excellence, hiring, culture, and the importance of staying focused as a founder. Coen also shares his views on AI, how it is already transforming decision-making inside organizations, and why the future belongs to businesses that combine technology with human connection.Don't forget to subscribe!
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