Creators and Guests

Boomerang Banker, Ex-Googler. Platforms, Ecosystems & Transformation junkie. Startup Investor & Advisor.

A2Z Fintech by Night. Spearheading revenue growth at Gr4vy by Day.

Chief Commercial Officer at 361 by Finca and former NatWest Group Head of Strategy with 25+ years of experience leading digital transformation at HSBC, StanChart, and SingTel.

Executive Team Coach | McKinsey Senior Advisor | Former Tech CEO

Anuvab Pal is an internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist. Widely regarded as one of the "founding fathers" of Indian stand-up comedy, his work often explores the intersection of culture, history, and the quirks of the modern professional immigrant. He is a frequent contributor to the BBC and co-hosts the popular podcast Our Last Week and is a rotating co-host on The Bugle.

Asset Management veteran & Schroders alumnus

Roger is an Executive Coach and Co-Founder of PERSONNA

Sumaya Dalmia is a Delhi-based fitness pioneer and founder of SUMAYA, known for her holistic, "no one size fits all" approach that provides bespoke personal training and nutrition programs across premium locations like The Claridges and The Ananda Spa.

CHRO I Advisor I Board Member I Venture I Investor

Tim Phillips is the Founder and CEO of Tim Talks Money, a leading personal finance platform dedicated to providing plain, honest financial education for everyday investors. He has built a vibrant community of over 100,000 subscribers across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and his weekly newsletter. Before stepping out to bridge the gap in retail financial literacy, Tim spent 15 years working inside the finance industry. His extensive institutional background includes key roles such as Head of Product & Investment Advisory (Wealth Solutions) at CGS International, Managing Editor (Asia) at The Motley Fool, and Investment Communications Specialist at Schroders. A regular voice in the financial community, Tim’s corporate workshops and market insights have been featured by the SGX Group, CNA 938, and MoneyFM 89.3. Tim holds a BA in History from the University of Leeds and a diploma in Mandarin Chinese from the Beijing Language and Culture University. He joins the podcast to unpack the complex worlds of investing, credit cards, and long-term wealth building with his trademark, agenda-free approach.

Zal Devitre is the CEO of AVESTAR SINGAPORE, where he provides conflict-free advice and tailored wealth management solutions to high-net-worth families globally. With over two decades of international experience across financial services and economic development, Zal’s career spans leadership roles at top-tier institutions, including serving as the Head of the Global Financial Client Group (Asia) at Schroders and the Head of Investments for Citibank's onshore Wealth Management business in Singapore. Notably, his diverse background also includes serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer and Micro Finance Technical Advisor in Cameroon. Zal holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS in International Relations from Georgetown University. He joins the podcast to share his institutional-grade expertise on global asset allocation, family wealth management, and the future trends shaping global legacies.