Pilot-Turned-AI Investor Steve Monaghan: Why I Like and Thrive in Change
Description
How Did a Commercial Pilot Rise to Global Finance in 30 Years?
Steve Monaghan:
A former commercial pilot, Tokyo-based Steve has navigated a transformative 30-year career across industries and continents. His financial acumen has revolutionized major banks and tech companies, propelling him from Australia to Tokyo and the Middle East.
Previously, he served as Chairman & CEO of Gen.Life, Chief Innovation Officer at DBS Bank, Chief Digital Officer at Riyad Bank, Regional Director at AIA, General Manager of Individual Group at Shinsei Bank, Head of Consumer Finance at OCBC, VP of E-Commerce at Citi, and Product Manager at Dell and Compaq.
Currently, Steve holds positions as Independent Non-Executive Director at RAKBANK, General Partner at FinMir.ai, Limited Partner at True Global Ventures, and Investor in HolyWally, Human AI, and Pulse iD.
Episode Breakdown:
- 1:47 — Steve's odyssey: From aviation to tech titans and global banking
- 6:05 — Driving force: A thirst for learning
- 7:41 — Facing setbacks: Steve’s philosophy on learning from failure
- 10:19 — Outsider insight: Fueling innovation and change
- 11:12 — Steve's law of change: Turning 'No' into 'Now'
- 18:04 — The edge of age in the AI era
- 24:21 — Steve’s bold new mission: Innovating real-time economy for social impact
- 28:12 — Championing mental wellness to support founders
- 36:04 — Building a balanced reading portfolio for continuous growth
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