The Comparable

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kalsoom82@gmail.com

ventures@invest2innovate.com

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Digitizing ROSCAs: Pakistan (Oraan) & Egypt (MoneyFellows)

October 08, 2026

We’re spotlighting two players who have been successful in digitizing ROSCAs or Rotating Savings and Credit Associations– MoneyFellows in Egypt and Oraan in Pakistan. Moneyfellows, founded by Ahmed Wadi, was founded in 2016 and is now a profitable company that raised their $13M pre-Series C round in 2025, and has plans to grow from Egypt to Morroco this year. They’ve expanded beyond their digital ROSCA product (known as gemaya in Egypt) to launching cards and other financial products.Oraan la...

Venture Debt w/ Punit Shah (Alteria Capital)

September 09, 2026

We're breaking down a growing asset class that is vital in emerging markets but doesn't get nearly enough airtime: venture debt. Every founder knows the equity story — raise a round, give up ownership, repeat, until you hopefully have some big exit that returns money back to you & your investors. But there's a whole other playbook, one where you extend runway, fund growth, and protect your cap table without selling another piece of the company. In markets like India, venture debt has beco...

The Brazil Perspective w/ Rodrigo Baer (14B Ventures)

August 12, 2026

For those who track, follow & invest in emerging markets, Brazil is a North Star. With a population of over 214M, Brazil is considered one of the top performing startup ecosystems in Latin America, and arguably in emerging markets. In 2025, Brazilian startups attracted US$2.03B across 363 deals, representing 52.9% of all LatAm venture funding. It also is a strong hub for fintech in the region, hosting 59% of all Latam fintech startups. It’s also home and headquarters to around 30 unicorns...

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The Comparable is hosted by Kalsoom Lakhani. Its publicly listed emails are kalsoom82@gmail.com and ventures@invest2innovate.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Comparable?

The publicly listed emails for The Comparable: kalsoom82@gmail.com and ventures@invest2innovate.com.

How many listeners does The Comparable have?

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Who is an ideal guest for The Comparable?

The Comparable typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior startup founders, executives, or investors with substantial firsthand experience building, leading, or financing companies in emerging markets. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a significant startup or investment firm; Built a track record in emerging-market venture investing or startup finance; Led a company through substantial growth or a major leadership transition. Recent guests include Punit Shah, Rodrigo Baer, and Pedro Arnt.

How hard is it to get booked on The Comparable?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Comparable cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Markets, Venture Capital, and Fintech. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.