IN THE SPOTLIGHT: In Conversation with Leila Serhan and Beehive

In this episode of the Access Tomorrow podcast, Visa’s Leila Serhan, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for NALP, sits down with Craig Moore, Founder and CEO of Beehive to explore flexible financing options for SMEs and the future of crowdfunding in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA).

They delve into the inception of Beehive – UAE’s first peer-to-peer lending marketplace, and discuss the challenges facing SMEs, such as the cost and time required for financing. Looking ahead, they stress the pivotal role of technology as more tailored financial products enter the market, and as SMEs seek to streamline operations and enhance user experience through available digital tools.