Alan Sam Thomas
Banker, product-focused content creator and quizzer
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Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Joined May 2026
Summary
Content creator and explainer: Alan runs a short-form explanatory newsletter and podcast ('But Why But How') and produces video content (Business News Malayalam), using multiple platforms to demystify everyday topics and share business curiosities. substack+2
Banking professional with steady internal progression: He has moved through customer-facing roles into officer/manager positions at Federal Bank, with responsibilities spanning customer service, branch banking and growth/product-focused roles. zoominfo+1
Community builder and quiz enthusiast: He founded and led quiz initiatives (e.g., Quizzards of the East) and launched the #100daysofquizzing series to engage peers and grow an audience around business quizzing. topmate
Regional and multilingual outreach: Alan produces Malayalam-language business content and maintains active local social profiles, indicating a focus on serving and engaging the Kerala/Ernakulam audience. youtube+1
Work
Education
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Writing
But Why Lotus Biscoff is Called Biscoff?
April 1, 2024An explanatory Substack article tracing the origin and naming of Lotus Biscoff.
But why Jumping Jacks are called Jumping Jacks?
February 1, 2024A Substack article exploring historical explanations for the name of the exercise 'jumping jacks.'