Build vs. Buy

Sameh El-Ansary, Founder and CTO at Treyd.io

Episode Summary

Sameh El Ansary, Founder and CTO of Treyd.io, joins Mang-Git Ng to discuss challenges and decisions in the build versus buy debate. They explore issues related to global scaling, fintech integrations, and AI adaptation. Sameh shares insights on the importance of in-house, core value components, leveraging third-party APIs, and the impact of generative AI on improving data accuracy. The episode also highlights the development of custom financial tech solutions, compliance with ESG policies, and recommendations for innovative tech products.

Episode Notes

Sameh El Ansary, Founder and CTO of Treyd.io, joins Mang-Git to discuss challenges and decisions in the build versus buy debate. They explore issues related to global scaling, fintech integrations, and AI adaptation. Sameh shares insights on the importance of in-house, core value components, leveraging third-party APIs, and the impact of generative AI on improving data accuracy. The episode also highlights the development of custom financial tech solutions, compliance with ESG policies, and recommendations for innovative tech products.

00:00 Introduction

01:52 Sameh's Background and Treyd's Mission

06:05 Challenges of Going Global

10:00 Buy vs Build: Real-World Examples

21:32 Cost-Effective Outsourcing Decisions

22:47 Challenges in Invoice Processing

25:15 Building vs. Buying AI Solutions

32:34 Exciting Personal Projects and Product Recommendations