#8 Pilot-Turned-AI Investor and Banking Innovator, Steve Monaghan: Why I Like and How I Thrive in Career Change

How Did a Commercial Pilot Rise to Global Finance in 30 Years? Career Change Master: 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. Previous: 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 — A bold 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 Connect with Us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Steve Monaghan ______________________ -- Chief Change Officer -- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Deep Human Intelligence for Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs, Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts. 6 Million+ All-Time Downloads. Reaching 80+ Countries Daily. Global Top 3% Podcast. Top 10 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>> 100,000+ subscribers are outgrowing. Act Today.<<< --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep, Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts. EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist. 20 Million+ All-Time Downloads. 80+ Countries Reached Daily. Global Top 1% Podcast. Top 5 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>180,0