This episode is all about the world of agribusiness in Africa and the unique challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in emerging markets. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shalom Ben Or, the co-founder and CEO of Avenews, a financial super app for the 2.5 million agribusinesses in Africa. Based in Israel with operations in Kenya, Shalom shared some fascinating insights that left me with three major takeaways:  1️⃣ Agriculture is a powerhouse in Africa: Did you know that agriculture is one of the biggest industries on the continent, employing a majority of the population? With a conservative estimate of 2.5 million agribusinesses in sub-Saharan Africa alone, there is immense potential for growth and innovation in this sector.  2️⃣ FinTech and agribusiness are a match made in heaven: Shalom highlighted the intersection of FinTech and emerging markets, specifically in the context of agribusiness. He emphasized that FinTech solutions, especially those catering to businesses (B2B FinTechs), are the future of Africa. This presents a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike to leverage technology for financial inclusion and economic development.  3️⃣ Africa is the catalyst for the future: Shalom and his team at Avenews firmly believe that Africa holds the key to unlocking immense opportunities. Through their work with Techstars and Barclays, they have embedded themselves into the African market and witnessed firsthand the potential it holds. As the continent continues to embrace technology and innovation, the future looks incredibly bright.   Don’t forget to follow / subscribe to his podcast for the upcoming episodes and visit the site www.emergingmarkets.today Let’s keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: Help us by donating any amount via Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@todayemerging⁠ 

This episode is all about the world of agribusiness in Africa and the unique challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in emerging markets. I had the pleasure of sitting down with <a href="https://il.linkedin.com/posts/shalombenor_fintech-agribusinesses-activity-6977980003107917824-OxfH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shalom Ben Or</a>, the co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.avenews-gt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avenews</a>, a financial super app for the 2.5 million agribusinesses in Africa. Based in Israel with operations in Kenya, Shalom shared some fascinating insights that left me with three major takeaways: 1️⃣ Agriculture is a powerhouse in Africa: Did you know that agriculture is one of the biggest industries on the continent, employing a majority of the population? With a conservative estimate of 2.5 million agribusinesses in sub-Saharan Africa alone, there is immense potential for growth and innovation in this sector. 2️⃣ FinTech and agribusiness are a match made in heaven: Shalom highlighted the intersection of FinTech and emerging markets, specifically in the context of agribusiness. He emphasized that FinTech solutions, especially those catering to businesses (B2B FinTechs), are the future of Africa. This presents a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike to leverage technology for financial inclusion and economic development. 3️⃣ Africa is the catalyst for the future: Shalom and his team at Avenews firmly believe that Africa holds the key to unlocking immense opportunities. Through their work with Techstars and Barclays, they have embedded themselves into the African market and witnessed firsthand the potential it holds. As the continent continues to embrace technology and innovation, the future looks incredibly bright. Don’t forget to follow / subscribe to his podcast for the upcoming episodes and visit the site <a href="http://www.emergingmarkets.today" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.emergingmarkets.today</a> Let’s keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: Help us by donating any amount via Ko-fi <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@todayemerging⁠</a>

Africa: The Rise of Fintech in the Agribusiness Sector

From unbanked to crypto users, this episode we talked about the thriving financial sector of Brazil! 🇧🇷💰 I had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Stanley, the founder of the Brazil Crypto Report. We explored the fintech scene, the cryptocurrency sector, and even Brazil's new digital currency (CBDC), the Real Digital. Here are a couple of key takeaways from our conversation:  Fintech and Cryptocurrency Boom in Brazil: Aaron shared fascinating insights into the rapid growth of the fintech and cryptocurrency industries in Brazil. With a dynamic ecosystem and a strong focus on innovation, Brazil is becoming a hotspot for entrepreneurs and investors alike. High-Level Use Cases: One interesting trend discussed was the shift towards higher-level use cases in Brazil's cryptocurrency space. As the payments use case becomes more established, entrepreneurs are now exploring asset tokenization and other innovative applications. This opens up exciting opportunities for investors and developers in the country. The Real Digital: The pilot project for the digital real kicked off in June and is expected to last for 18 months. This ambitious project sets Brazil apart as one of the most innovative countries in the development of CBDCs. The design of the digital real, with its focus on tokenization and wholesale use, adds value to the economy and has the potential to transform the entire financial system.  If you're curious to learn more about Brazil's financial sector and the cryptocurrency scene, make sure to tune in to this episode. You can find it on all podcast platforms and don't forget to subscribe to Aaron's newsletter the Brazil Crypto Report on Substack! ===========Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website.Let's keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: Help us by donating any amount via Paypal or Cryptocurrencies using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso.Follow us on Twitter ⁠@todayemerging⁠ And follow me on Twitter ⁠@a_picasso #BrazilFinance #Cryptocurrency #Fintech #BrazilCryptoReport

From unbanked to crypto users, this episode we talked about the thriving financial sector of Brazil! 🇧🇷💰 I had the pleasure of speaking with <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWStanley" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Aaron Stanley</a>, the founder of the <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWStanley" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Brazil Crypto Report</a>. We explored the fintech scene, the cryptocurrency sector, and even Brazil's new digital currency (CBDC), the Real Digital. Here are a couple of key takeaways from our conversation: <ul> <li>Fintech and Cryptocurrency Boom in Brazil: Aaron shared fascinating insights into the rapid growth of the fintech and cryptocurrency industries in Brazil. With a dynamic ecosystem and a strong focus on innovation, Brazil is becoming a hotspot for entrepreneurs and investors alike.</li> <li>High-Level Use Cases: One interesting trend discussed was the shift towards higher-level use cases in Brazil's cryptocurrency space. As the payments use case becomes more established, entrepreneurs are now exploring asset tokenization and other innovative applications. This opens up exciting opportunities for investors and developers in the country.</li> <li>The Real Digital: The pilot project for the digital real kicked off in June and is expected to last for 18 months. This ambitious project sets Brazil apart as one of the most innovative countries in the development of CBDCs. The design of the digital real, with its focus on tokenization and wholesale use, adds value to the economy and has the potential to transform the entire financial system.</li> </ul> If you're curious to learn more about Brazil's financial sector and the cryptocurrency scene, make sure to tune in to this episode. You can find it on all podcast platforms and don't forget to subscribe to <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWStanley" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Aaron's newsletter the Brazil Crypto Report on Substack</a>! =========== Don't forget to visit the <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Emerging Markets Today website</a>. Let's keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: Help us by donating any amount via Paypal or Cryptocurrencies using this link <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@todayemerging⁠</a>  And follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@a_picasso</a> #BrazilFinance #Cryptocurrency #Fintech #BrazilCryptoReport

Brazil's Fintech Boom and Crypto Landscape 

This episode is all about financial inclusion, from payment insfractrures to digital wallets and the token economy.In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leader in the future of finance and the founder of the research company, The Asian Banker. Emmanuel is also the author of the book, "The Great Transition - the Personalization of Finance is Here", which we discuss in detail during the episode.Here are my three takeaways from the conversation:- Financial inclusion is not as benevolent as it seems: Emmanuel challenges the idea that financial inclusion is always a good thing. He argues that as long as we think of financial services as something that needs to be put on platforms and monetized, the whole idea of financial inclusion will remain flawed.- The future of finance is personalization: Emmanuel's book explores the idea that the operating principle of the platform industry is starting to change, and people have more control over what they do. He argues that the future of finance is personalization, where individuals have more control over their financial lives.- The token economy is changing the game. The use of tokens in exchange for products and services is becoming more widespread, and this trend is only going to continue. Emmanuel provides valuable insights into how this will impact the financial industry.Follow Emmanuel Daniel:Twitter - https://twitter.com/EmmanuelDanielFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmanueldanielasianbankerInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/edanielmoments/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-daniel-5764482/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAVolSuHiFGFnEbnLpuS5kg/videos===========Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website.Let's keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: Help us by donating any amount via Paypal or Cryptocurrencies using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso.Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging And follow me on Twitter @a_picasso

This episode is all about financial inclusion, from payment insfractrures to digital wallets and the token economy. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with <a href="https://www.emmanueldaniel.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Emmanuel Daniel</a>, a global thought leader in the future of finance and the founder of the research company, The Asian Banker. Emmanuel is also the author of the book, "<a rel="noopener noreferer">The Great Transition - the Personalization of Finance is Here</a>", which we discuss in detail during the episode. Here are my three takeaways from the conversation: - Financial inclusion is not as benevolent as it seems: Emmanuel challenges the idea that financial inclusion is always a good thing. He argues that as long as we think of financial services as something that needs to be put on platforms and monetized, the whole idea of financial inclusion will remain flawed. - The future of finance is personalization: Emmanuel's book explores the idea that the operating principle of the platform industry is starting to change, and people have more control over what they do. He argues that the future of finance is personalization, where individuals have more control over their financial lives. - The token economy is changing the game. The use of tokens in exchange for products and services is becoming more widespread, and this trend is only going to continue. Emmanuel provides valuable insights into how this will impact the financial industry. Follow Emmanuel Daniel: Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelDaniel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/EmmanuelDaniel</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emmanueldanielasianbanker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/emmanueldanielasianbanker</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edanielmoments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/edanielmoments/</a> LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-daniel-5764482/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-daniel-5764482/</a> YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAVolSuHiFGFnEbnLpuS5kg/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAVolSuHiFGFnEbnLpuS5kg/videos</a> =========== Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website. Let's keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: Help us by donating any amount via Paypal or Cryptocurrencies using this link <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging</a>  And follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

Financial Inclusion: The Good, The Bad and The Controversial

In this episode is about on of the best tech innovation examples in emerging markets I've come across in the last few years. Did you know that malaria kills over 400,000 people per year globally? This is an encore episode about how a project in Uganda is reaching underserved areas where testing for malaria can be challenging and having the diagnosis early can be a matter of life or death. So I invited not one but 3 guests to talk about the project. In the first part of the episode I spoke to Professor Jon Cooper and Julien Reboud from the Bioengineering school at the University of Glasgow - we talked about how the project came about - the technology behind the testing - cleverly named origami testing because it is based on folded sheets of waxed paper. Also, how smartphones are used as a power source providing electricity to process the test. You can see the test in action in this link.  In the second part, I spoke to Lito Michala, Lecturer at the University of Glasgow in the school of computing science focused on IoT. We talked about why they chose the blockchain technology to store and share the data of the malaria test results. It was a very interesting chat and worth a listen, even if you are not too familiar with what the blockchain technology is. A big thanks to the guys of news site The Conversation where I read about the project for the first time. They have very interesting content about global issues and a podcast called The Conversation weekly. Also, I strongly recommend that you read about the project in this link.  =========== Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: Help us by donating any amount via Paypal or Cryptocurrencies directly on the site or using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me on Twitter @a_picasso

In this episode is about on of the best tech innovation examples in emerging markets I've come across in the last few years. Did you know that malaria kills over 400,000 people per year globally? This is <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/uganda-how-smartphones-are-helping-malaria-testing/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">an encore</a> episode about how a project in Uganda is reaching underserved areas where testing for malaria can be challenging and having the diagnosis early can be a matter of life or death. So I invited not one but 3 guests to talk about the project. In the first part of the episode I spoke to Professor Jon Cooper and Julien Reboud from the Bioengineering school at the University of Glasgow - we talked about how the project came about - the technology behind the testing - cleverly named origami testing because it is based on folded sheets of waxed paper. Also, how smartphones are used as a power source providing electricity to process the test. <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/uganda-how-smartphones-are-helping-malaria-testing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can see the test in action in this link.</a> In the second part, I spoke to Lito Michala, Lecturer at the University of Glasgow in the school of computing science focused on IoT. We talked about why they chose the blockchain technology to store and share the data of the malaria test results. It was a very interesting chat and worth a listen, even if you are not too familiar with what the blockchain technology is. A big thanks to the guys of news site <a href="https://theconversation.com/how-we-used-smartphones-to-test-for-malaria-lessons-from-uganda-165413" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Conversation</a> where I read about the project for the first time. They have very interesting content about global issues and a podcast called The Conversation weekly. Also, I strongly recommend that you read about the <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/how-we-used-smartphones-to-test-for-malaria-lessons-from-uganda/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">project in this link.</a> =========== Don't forget to visit the<a href="https://www.emergingmarkets.today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Emerging Markets Today</a> website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: Help us by donating any amount via Paypal or Cryptocurrencies directly on the site or using this link<a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @todayemerging </a> And follow me on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @a_picasso</a>

From Glasgow to Uganda: The Innovative Tech Revolutionizing Malaria Diagnostics

This episode is all about challenges and opportunities in healthcare in emerging markets!In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sylvana Q. Sinha, founder and CEO of Praava Health, Bangladesh’s fastest growing healthcare brand. Sylvana explained me the healthcare sector in Bangladesh, its challenges and opportunities for private healthcare startups. The major challenges in the sector include maintaining quality standards and providing access to quality diagnostic testing. As a solution to the quality gap, Sylvana founded Praava Health to provide high-quality outpatient healthcare that incorporates primary care, secondary care, lab and imaging diagnostics, and pharmacy services. It was interesting to learn about the innovative approach that Praava Health is taking to address the challenges in the healthcare sector in Bangladesh. We also discussed the challenges of raising capital in emerging markets, particularly for women-founded businesses. It was insightful to hear Sylvana's perspective on this issue, and I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector in emerging markets - and I think you will do too! =============Don't forget to check out ⁠emergingmarkets.today⁠ You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to buy me a coffee: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/apicasso⁠. Follow us on Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠@todayemerging ⁠ And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter ⁠@a_picasso

This episode is all about challenges and opportunities in healthcare in emerging markets! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sqsinha/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Sylvana Q. Sinha</a>, founder and CEO of <a href="https://praavahealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Praava Health</a>, Bangladesh’s fastest growing healthcare brand. Sylvana explained me the healthcare sector in Bangladesh, its challenges and opportunities for private healthcare startups. The major challenges in the sector include maintaining quality standards and providing access to quality diagnostic testing. As a solution to the quality gap, Sylvana founded Praava Health to provide high-quality outpatient healthcare that incorporates primary care, secondary care, lab and imaging diagnostics, and pharmacy services. It was interesting to learn about the innovative approach that Praava Health is taking to address the challenges in the healthcare sector in Bangladesh. We also discussed the challenges of raising capital in emerging markets, particularly for women-founded businesses. It was insightful to hear Sylvana's perspective on this issue, and I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector in emerging markets - and I think you will do too! ============= Don't forget to check out <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠emergingmarkets.today⁠</a> You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to buy me a coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠https://ko-fi.com/apicasso⁠</a>. Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠ ⁠</a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@todayemerging ⁠</a> And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@a_picasso</a>

Reinventing Bangladesh's Private Healthcare Sector

This episode is all about coffee, sustainability and innovation in Colombia! I had the pleasure of interviewing Cole Shephard, the founder of The Green Coffee Company, the largest coffee production company in Colombia with a focus on sustainable coffee production.  We had a fascinating conversation about Colombia's coffee production, innovation, and sustainability, and compared it to Brazil's coffee production. Cole shared his insights on the differences between the two countries' coffee production models, the history of coffee production in Colombia, and the business models of the coffee industry in both countries.  But that's not all - we also discussed how The Green Coffee Company is leading the way in sustainable coffee production. Cole explained their focus on sustainability, which includes prioritizing human capital and circular economy. It was inspiring to learn how they're making a positive impact on the environment and the community through their practices. ========================= Don't forget to check out emergingmarkets.today You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter @a_picasso

This episode is all about coffee, sustainability and innovation in Colombia! I had the pleasure of interviewing <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-shephard-67b1a51a/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Cole Shephard</a>, the founder of <a href="https://gcc-coffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">The Green Coffee Company</a>, the largest coffee production company in Colombia with a focus on sustainable coffee production. We had a fascinating conversation about Colombia's coffee production, innovation, and sustainability, and compared it to Brazil's coffee production. Cole shared his insights on the differences between the two countries' coffee production models, the history of coffee production in Colombia, and the business models of the coffee industry in both countries. But that's not all - we also discussed how The Green Coffee Company is leading the way in sustainable coffee production. Cole explained their focus on sustainability, which includes prioritizing human capital and circular economy. It was inspiring to learn how they're making a positive impact on the environment and the community through their practices. ========================= Don't forget to check out <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">emergingmarkets.today</a> You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to buy me a coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

The Sustainable Coffee Revolution in Colombia

*This is episode is not investiment advice* This episode is about 2 of the most underrated investment sectors in Africa: Education Technology (Ed Tech) and Property Technology (Prop Tech). I had the pleasure of chatting with Ijeoma Ejimadu, an MBA student at Columbia Business School. She is also the founder of Ivery Arie, a NGO providing African women with the mentorship, resources, and education they need to thrive as entrepreneurs. We discussed the massive potential of Ed Tech in Africa, highlighting companies like Nigerian Andela. Then we moved onto Prop Tech, discussing how it has the potential to transform the property market in Africa, creating jobs and contributing to economic growth. Ijeoma also shared her journey and work with Ivery Arie, which was inspiring. She's passionate about empowering African women and creating a better future for everyone. So, if you want to know more about these exciting investment sectors and IJoma's inspiring story, head on over and listen to the full episode now! Ijeoma's Medium articles:  Africa’s Most Overlooked Investment Sectors: Education Africa’s Most Overlooked Investment Sectors: PropTech  Follow Ijeoma on Twitter here. Don't forget to check out emergingmarkets.today You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to make a donation and help us keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter @a_picasso

*This is episode is not investiment advice* This episode is about 2 of the most underrated investment sectors in Africa: Education Technology (Ed Tech) and Property Technology (Prop Tech). I had the pleasure of chatting with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijeomaejimadu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ijeoma Ejimadu</a>, an MBA student at Columbia Business School. She is also the founder of <a href="https://www.iveryarie.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivery Arie</a>, a NGO providing African women with the mentorship, resources, and education they need to thrive as entrepreneurs. We discussed the massive potential of Ed Tech in Africa, highlighting companies like Nigerian <a href="https://andela.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andela</a>. Then we moved onto Prop Tech, discussing how it has the potential to transform the property market in Africa, creating jobs and contributing to economic growth. Ijeoma also shared her journey and work with Ivery Arie, which was inspiring. She's passionate about empowering African women and creating a better future for everyone. So, if you want to know more about these exciting investment sectors and IJoma's inspiring story, head on over and listen to the full episode now! Ijeoma's Medium articles: <ol> <li><a href="https://medium.com/@ijeomaejimadu/africas-most-overlooked-sectors-education-bb15fa3f5b64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Africa’s Most Overlooked Investment Sectors: Education</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/@ijeomaejimadu/africas-most-overlooked-investment-sectors-proptech-a4d1f44aa5a5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Africa’s Most Overlooked Investment Sectors: PropTech</a></li> </ol> Follow Ijeoma on <a href="https://twitter.com/ijayeji" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter here</a>. Don't forget to check out <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">emergingmarkets.today</a> You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to make a donation and help us keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

Africa's Most Underrated Investment Sectors

This is (almost) a totally AI powered episode! I asked few questions to ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI, and let me tell you, this AI expert knows all about emerging markets! The text is straight from ChatGPT and the voice you will hear is from Play.ht, another AI powered tool. Here are the questions I asked:  What criteria must a country meet to be considered an emerging market? Has the definition of an emerging market changed since the term was first used in reference to the BRICS countries? Can you share a surprising fact about emerging markets? Can you give examples of technological innovations in emerging markets? What is your opinion on the trend of fintech startups "banking the unbanked"? Can you explain China's investment in Africa in more detail Can you suggest countries or regions to watch in the near future that are not part of the BRICS group?  Don't forget to check out emergingmarkets.today You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to make a donation and help us keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter @a_picasso

This is (almost) a totally AI powered episode! I asked few questions to ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI, and let me tell you, this AI expert knows all about emerging markets! The text is straight from ChatGPT and the voice you will hear is from <a href="https://play.ht/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Play.ht</a>, another AI powered tool. Here are the questions I asked: <ul> <li>What criteria must a country meet to be considered an emerging market?</li> <li>Has the definition of an emerging market changed since the term was first used in reference to the BRICS countries?</li> <li>Can you share a surprising fact about emerging markets?</li> <li>Can you give examples of technological innovations in emerging markets?</li> <li>What is your opinion on the trend of fintech startups "banking the unbanked"?</li> <li>Can you explain China's investment in Africa in more detail</li> <li>Can you suggest countries or regions to watch in the near future that are not part of the BRICS group?</li> </ul> Don't forget to check out <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">emergingmarkets.today</a> You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to make a donation and help us keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

I Interviewed ChatGPT About Emerging Markets!

This episode is all about discovering tech talent in Central America! I sat down with Charles Fry, the founder of Code Exitos, a digital product studio based in Austin, Texas with design studios in Honduras. Charles has first hand experience in discovering and utilizing tech talent in Central America.  We talked about the potential of tech professionals in Central America and the benefits of utilizing their skills. We focused on the current development hubs in Costa Rica and Honduras and discussed the reasons for outsourcing tech development to Central America, as well as the potential challenges such as language barriers and the benefits of the same timezone as the US.  It was a great conversation, and I know you'll learn a lot from it. Don't forget to check out emergingmarkets.today You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to make a donation and help us keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter @a_picasso

This episode is all about discovering tech talent in Central America! I sat down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-c-fry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Fry</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.codexitos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Code Exitos</a>, a digital product studio based in Austin, Texas with design studios in Honduras. Charles has first hand experience in discovering and utilizing tech talent in Central America.  We talked about the potential of tech professionals in Central America and the benefits of utilizing their skills. We focused on the current development hubs in Costa Rica and Honduras and discussed the reasons for outsourcing tech development to Central America, as well as the potential challenges such as language barriers and the benefits of the same timezone as the US.  It was a great conversation, and I know you'll learn a lot from it. Don't forget to check out <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emergingmarkets.today</a> You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to make a donation and help us keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/a_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

Discovering Tech Talent in Central America

In this episode, we are discussing the economic outlook for Brazil in 2023 and beyond. I had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Samuelson, the founder of BRON, a social network community for investors and listed companies. Thomas has been traveling to Brazil for many years and has a wealth of knowledge about the Latin American investment landscape, particularly in Brazil. During our conversation, we covered a variety of topics related to the economic future of Brazil. We discussed Lula's comeback and the potential impact it could have on the country's economy. We also talked about the growing fintech industry in Brazil and the role of financial regulation in shaping its development. If you're interested in learning more about Thomas and his work, be sure to check out the BRON website and his LinkedIn profile.  Don't forget to check out emergingmarkets.today You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to make a donation and help us keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter @a_picasso

In this episode, we are discussing the economic outlook for Brazil in 2023 and beyond. I had the pleasure of speaking with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-samuelson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Samuelson</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.broninvestnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRON</a>, a social network community for investors and listed companies. Thomas has been traveling to Brazil for many years and has a wealth of knowledge about the Latin American investment landscape, particularly in Brazil. During our conversation, we covered a variety of topics related to the economic future of Brazil. We discussed Lula's comeback and the potential impact it could have on the country's economy. We also talked about the growing fintech industry in Brazil and the role of financial regulation in shaping its development. If you're interested in learning more about Thomas and his work, be sure to check out the<a href="https://www.broninvestnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> BRON website</a> and his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-samuelson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn profile</a>.  Don't forget to check out <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emergingmarkets.today</a> You can support our ad-free podcast and site by making a donation to help us bring you more valuable insights and perspectives on emerging markets. Any amount helps. Follow this link to make a donation and help us keep Emerging Markets Today ad-free: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me Ana Paula Picasso on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/a_picasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

Brazil's Economic Outlook 2023: Lula's Comeback and Economic Growth

Your go-to source for in-depth insights and discussions on innovation, technology, startups, financial services, and social media in emerging markets - Latin America, Africa, and South East Asia.Join host Ana Paula Picasso (@a_picasso on X) as we explore the future of these vibrant markets. Don't forget to check out www.emergingmarkets.today and follow us on X @TodayEmerging.

This is the second episode of the 2022 in Review series and it is focused on sustainability in emerging markets. First up, we chat with Alexandre Lemille about the role of emerging markets in creating a socially inclusive circular economy. Alexandre is a circular economy expert and he shares his thoughts on how emerging markets can drive innovation and sustainability through circular business models and social entrepreneurship. Click here to check out the full episode on the Emerging Markets Today site: https://emergingmarkets.today/how-to-create-a-socially-inclusive-circular-economy/ Next, we sit down with John Pabon to discuss China's leadership in sustainability and what it means for emerging markets. John is a sustainability consultant and author of 'Sustainability for the Rest of Us,' and he shares his perspective on how China's sustainability efforts are shaping the global landscape. Click here to listen to the full episode on the Emerging Markets Today site: https://emergingmarkets.today/china-the-global-leader-in-sustainability/

This is the second episode of the 2022 in Review series and it is focused on sustainability in emerging markets. First up, we chat with Alexandre Lemille about the role of emerging markets in creating a socially inclusive circular economy. Alexandre is a circular economy expert and he shares his thoughts on how emerging markets can drive innovation and sustainability through circular business models and social entrepreneurship. Click here to check out the full episode on the Emerging Markets Today site: <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/how-to-create-a-socially-inclusive-circular-economy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emergingmarkets.today/how-to-create-a-socially-inclusive-circular-economy/</a> Next, we sit down with John Pabon to discuss China's leadership in sustainability and what it means for emerging markets. John is a sustainability consultant and author of 'Sustainability for the Rest of Us,' and he shares his perspective on how China's sustainability efforts are shaping the global landscape. Click here to listen to the full episode on the Emerging Markets Today site: <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/china-the-global-leader-in-sustainability/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emergingmarkets.today/china-the-global-leader-in-sustainability/</a>

Sustainability in Emerging Markets: Insights from Experts - 2022 in Review

In this episode of 2022 in Review and we focus on innovation! I'm bringing you two clips from our full interviews with Alex Lazarow, author of "Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs - from Delhi to Detroit - Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley," and Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile for Development at GSMA and co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal. In our conversation with Alex, we delve into the rise of tech innovation in emerging markets and how these startups are disrupting the traditional Silicon Valley model.  Click here to listen to the full episode on Emerging Markets Today: https://emergingmarkets.today/innovation-in-emerging-markets-a-new-perspective/ In our interview with Max, we showcase innovative tech startups that are solving real-life problems in sectors that don't get the big headlines, like fintech. Meet Twiga Foods, a B2B e-commerce platform in Kenya that simplifies the supply chain between fresh food producers, FMCG manufacturers, and retailers. Click here to listen to the full episode on Emerging Markets Today: https://emergingmarkets.today/what-tech-innovation-really-looks-like-in-emerging-markets/ Don't miss these exciting conversations about innovation in emerging markets! Follow the links above to access the full episodes on the Emerging Markets Today site. Let's keep the podcast and site ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. 

In this episode of 2022 in Review and we focus on innovation! I'm bringing you two clips from our full interviews with Alex Lazarow, author of "Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs - from Delhi to Detroit - Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley," and Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile for Development at GSMA and co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal. In our conversation with Alex, we delve into the rise of tech innovation in emerging markets and how these startups are disrupting the traditional Silicon Valley model.  Click here to listen to the full episode on Emerging Markets Today: <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/innovation-in-emerging-markets-a-new-perspective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emergingmarkets.today/innovation-in-emerging-markets-a-new-perspective/</a> In our interview with Max, we showcase innovative tech startups that are solving real-life problems in sectors that don't get the big headlines, like fintech. Meet Twiga Foods, a B2B e-commerce platform in Kenya that simplifies the supply chain between fresh food producers, FMCG manufacturers, and retailers. Click here to listen to the full episode on Emerging Markets Today: <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/what-tech-innovation-really-looks-like-in-emerging-markets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emergingmarkets.today/what-tech-innovation-really-looks-like-in-emerging-markets/</a> Don't miss these exciting conversations about innovation in emerging markets! Follow the links above to access the full episodes on the Emerging Markets Today site. Let's keep the podcast and site ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link <a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>.

Innovation Unleashed: Emerging Markets Lead the Charge - 2022 in Review

This episode is all about China, sustainability, and how we in the West have a distorted idea of how China is tackling environmental and social problems. Here is my chat with John Pabon, a sustainability consultant, speaker, and author of the book "Sustainability for the Rest of Us." John lived in China for 10 years, from 2009 to 2019, and he saw firsthand China going from the economic growth "Wild West" of the early 2000s to introducing more ESG policies; however, everything is still very far from perfect. You can learn more about John and his books here. ====================== Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here You can contact me here Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me on Twitter @a_picasso

This episode is all about China, sustainability, and how we in the West have a distorted idea of how China is tackling environmental and social problems. Here is my chat with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpabon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pabon</a>, a sustainability consultant, speaker, and author of the book "Sustainability for the Rest of Us." John lived in China for 10 years, from 2009 to 2019, and he saw firsthand China going from the economic growth "Wild West" of the early 2000s to introducing more ESG policies; however, everything is still very far from perfect. <a href="https://www.johnpabon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can learn more about John and his books here.</a> ====================== Don't forget to visit the<a href="https://www.emergingmarkets.today/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Emerging Markets Today</a> website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link<a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Sign up for our monthly <a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/emergingmarketstoday" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter here</a> You can<a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> contact </a>me here Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/a_picasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

China: the Global Leader in Sustainability?

Lula was elected in Brazil on Sunday for the third time - it was a very polarized election and he won with a very small margin. So, I'm trying something different today and I'd like to hear your thoughts about Lula and what you want or hope for Brazil. You can leave me a voice message  - you don't need to register or enter your email or number, just press record and that's it! ** CLICK HERE TO LEAVE ME YOUR VOICE MESSAGE: Telbee https://sayhi.chat/lula2022 ** I might feature some of your voice messages in the next episode! Don't forget to visite emergingmarkets.today

Lula was elected in Brazil on Sunday for the third time - it was a very polarized election and he won with a very small margin. So, I'm trying something different today and I'd like to hear your thoughts about Lula and what you want or hope for Brazil. You can leave me a voice message  - you don't need to register or enter your email or number, just press record and that's it! ** CLICK HERE TO LEAVE ME YOUR VOICE MESSAGE: Telbee <a href="https://sayhi.chat/lula2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sayhi.chat/lula2022</a> ** I might feature some of your voice messages in the next episode! Don't forget to visite <a href="//www.emergingmarkets.today" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emergingmarkets.today</a>

Lula elected in Brazil: What do you think? Leave me your voice message!

This is episode will be all about India's golden decade that has just begun! Here's my chat with Ian Herbison, the CEO of the Speyside Group, the leading global emerging markets corporate affairs and public policy specialists. We talked about opportunities for India in two different respects:  as a high growth domestic market of 1.3bn people and as a crucial cog in the global supply chain, and its diversification of supply chain away from China for geo-political reasons e.g. huge investment commitment into semi-conductors. Also, the “Make in India” strategy of the Modi government, digital innovation with mobile payments and much more. ========================= Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here You can contact me here Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me on Twitter @a_picasso

This is episode will be all about India's golden decade that has just begun! Here's my chat with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianherbison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Herbison</a>, the CEO of the <a href="https://www.speyside-group.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speyside Group</a>, the leading global emerging markets corporate affairs and public policy specialists. We talked about opportunities for India in two different respects:  as a high growth domestic market of 1.3bn people and as a crucial cog in the global supply chain, and its diversification of supply chain away from China for geo-political reasons e.g. huge investment commitment into semi-conductors. Also, the “Make in India” strategy of the Modi government, digital innovation with mobile payments and much more. ========================= Don't forget to visit the<a href="https://www.emergingmarkets.today/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Emerging Markets Today</a> website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link<a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Sign up for our monthly <a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/emergingmarketstoday" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter here</a> You can<a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/contact/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> contact </a>me here Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/a_picasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

India's Golden Decade Has Already Begun

Hi everyone, I'm Ana Paula Picasso and here is a quick message to say, I will be back with new episodes and insights from Africa, Latin America and South East Asia. And I'd like to share the news that the EMT team is growing with new writers so, in the meantime you can check out emergingmarkets.today. ======================================== Let’s keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here You can contact me here Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging 

Hi everyone, I'm Ana Paula Picasso and here is a quick message to say, I will be back with new episodes and insights from Africa, Latin America and South East Asia. And I'd like to share the news that the EMT team is growing with new writers so, in the meantime you can check out emergingmarkets.today. ======================================== Let’s keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link<a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Sign up for our monthly <a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/emergingmarketstoday" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter here</a> You can<a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> contact </a>me here Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a>

We are back with new episodes soon!

Here is the second episode of the Summer Edition and for this episode I decided to focus on Latin America so I selected 2 clips from 2 very interesting conversations about different aspects of the Latin American continent. I want to start by mentioning the clip from the episode about Suriname - that will come on the second part of this episode, so stick around to learn about Suriname’s economic development. But first, we will talk about Fintech Funding in Latin America and this clip is from the episode Latin America’s Fintech Funding Gold Rush. As you might know, financial inclusion is a recurring theme here on the EMT - so I invited Guy Hartstein a VC analyst from Recharge Capital, LP backed fund with a strong focus in emerging markets. He told me about the exciting fintech trends in the region, how valuations are different in LatAm compared to the US and what he looks for in a company before making a deal. And here is the second clip from one of my favorite episodes of 2022: Suriname Economic Development and Wildlife Conservation - I wanted to talk about Suriname and you will learn a lot about the country’s economic situation. I invited Monique Pool, the founder of Green Heritage Fund Suriname. We talked about everything from economic development to how urbanization is affecting the country’s wildlife. Monique told me that Suriname is one of the 3 carbon negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) and how she envisions Suriname’s future, hopefully with a green economic development mindset. Learn more about Monique and the Green Heritage Fund Suriname here You can contact them here ======================================== Let’s keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here You can contact me here Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me on Twitter @a_picasso

Here is the second episode of the Summer Edition and for this episode I decided to focus on Latin America so I selected 2 clips from 2 very interesting conversations about different aspects of the Latin American continent. I want to start by mentioning the clip from the episode about Suriname - that will come on the second part of this episode, so stick around to learn about Suriname’s economic development. But first, we will talk about Fintech Funding in Latin America and this clip is from the episode <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/latin-america-fintech-funding-vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Latin America’s Fintech Funding Gold Rush</a>. As you might know, financial inclusion is a recurring theme here on the EMT - so I invited <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyhartstein/overlay/1635473367818/single-media-viewer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guy Hartstein</a> a VC analyst from <a href="https://www.rechargecapital.com/insights/n7a3pm4b7f2adic37a88gjldzp8yqq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recharge Capital</a>, LP backed fund with a strong focus in emerging markets. He told me about the exciting fintech trends in the region, how valuations are different in LatAm compared to the US and what he looks for in a company before making a deal. And here is the second clip from one of my favorite episodes of 2022: <a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/suriname-economic-development-wildlife-conservation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suriname Economic Development and Wildlife Conservation</a> - I wanted to talk about Suriname and you will learn a lot about the country’s economic situation. I invited Monique Pool, the founder of Green Heritage Fund Suriname. We talked about everything from economic development to how urbanization is affecting the country’s wildlife. Monique told me that Suriname is one of the 3 carbon negative countries (along with Butan and Panama) and how she envisions Suriname’s future, hopefully with a green economic development mindset. <a href="https://greenfundsuriname.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Monique and the Green Heritage Fund Suriname here</a> <a href="https://greenfundsuriname.org/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can contact them here</a> ======================================== Let’s keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link<a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Sign up for our monthly <a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/emergingmarketstoday" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter here</a> You can<a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/contact/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> contact </a>me here Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/a_picasso" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

[Summer Edition] Latin America in Focus: Fintech Funding & Sustainable Economic Development

We are half way through 2022 and I selected a few clips of the episodes featured so far this year. For this episode I decided to turn my focus to Africa and I grouped 3 clips from episodes where we talked about different sectors and innovative companies within the African continent. The first clip is from the episode Unleashing the Power of Data in Emerging Markets where I interviewed Joseph Rutakangwa, co-founder of Rwazi, a company using on-ground data from markets across sub-Saharan Africa. Joseph told me why this is so important for emerging markets economic development in the private sector and also in the public sector. The second clip is from the episode Empowering Artisan Communities with Financial Inclusion where  I invited Eric Osuorah, the founder of AFOMA, "the goodwill token". He wanted to empower artisans and small businesses in different African communities, so he started Sellitic - a more financial inclusive eCommerce marketplace using a crypto token called AFOMA. The last clip is from the episode What Tech Innovation Really Looks Like in Emerging Markets where I had a chat with Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile for Development at GSMA and co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal. We talked about one of the examples of innovation solutions that don’t make big headlines, a startup called Twiga Foods (Kenya) that is simplifying the supply chain between fresh food producers through a B2B e-commerce platform. If you liked these clips, you can can listen to my conversations in full. ========================== Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here You can contact me here Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me on Twitter @a_picasso

We are half way through 2022 and I selected a few clips of the episodes featured so far this year. For this episode I decided to turn my focus to Africa and I grouped 3 clips from episodes where we talked about different sectors and innovative companies within the African continent. The first clip is from the episode Unleashing the Power of Data in Emerging Markets where I interviewed <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rutakangwa/?originalSubdomain=mu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joseph Rutakangwa</a>, co-founder of <a href="https://www.rwazi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rwazi</a>, a company using on-ground data from markets across sub-Saharan Africa. Joseph told me why this is so important for emerging markets economic development in the private sector and also in the public sector. The second clip is from the episode Empowering Artisan Communities with Financial Inclusion where  I invited <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericosuorah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Osuorah</a>, the <a href="https://www.afoma.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">founder of AFOMA</a>, "the goodwill token". He wanted to empower artisans and small businesses in different African communities, so he started Sellitic - a more financial inclusive eCommerce marketplace using a crypto token called AFOMA. The last clip is from the episode What Tech Innovation Really Looks Like in Emerging Markets where I had a chat with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcuvellier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max Cuvellier</a>, Head of Mobile for Development at GSMA and co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal. We talked about one of the examples of innovation solutions that don’t make big headlines, a startup called<a href="https://twiga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twiga Foods (Kenya)</a> that is simplifying the supply chain between fresh food producers through a B2B e-commerce platform. If you liked these clips, you can can listen to my conversations in full. ========================== Don't forget to visit the<a href="https://www.emergingmarkets.today/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Emerging Markets Today</a> website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link<a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Sign up for our monthly <a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/emergingmarketstoday" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter here</a> You can<a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/contact/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> contact </a>me here Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/a_picasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

[Summer Edition] Africa in Focus: Tech innovation, Data and Financial Inclusion

*Disclaimer: this episode is NOT an investment advice!* This episode is all about emerging markets investments and what to look out for.  Here is my chat with André L. Havas, CEO of CIMalgo, a fintech company providing a web based solution for professional investors.  We talked how the definition of emerging markets evolved and became more broad, especially in the past 20 years. The definition of emerging markets always came with a connotation of "high risk and high returns" - but not all emerging markets are created the same. About sustainability: Andre thinks that emerging markets can reach a sustainable future but not without being  a little "unsustainable" at the beginning. =========== Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here You can contact me here Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me on Twitter @a_picasso

*Disclaimer: this episode is NOT an investment advice!* This episode is all about emerging markets investments and what to look out for.  Here is my chat with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-havas-2b753429/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">André L. Havas</a>, CEO of <a href="https://cimalgo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CIMalgo</a>, a fintech company providing a web based solution for professional investors.  We talked how the definition of emerging markets evolved and became more broad, especially in the past 20 years. The definition of emerging markets always came with a connotation of "high risk and high returns" - but not all emerging markets are created the same. About sustainability: Andre thinks that emerging markets can reach a sustainable future but not without being  a little "unsustainable" at the beginning. =========== Don't forget to visit the<a href="https://www.emergingmarkets.today/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Emerging Markets Today</a> website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link<a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Sign up for our monthly <a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/emergingmarketstoday" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter here</a> You can<a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/contact/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> contact </a>me here Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/a_picasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

What to Expect from Emerging Markets Investments

This episode is about tech innovation in emerging markets beyond the big headlines! I invited Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile for Delopment at GSMA and co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal. We chose 3 tech startups that are solving real life problems with innovative solutions in sectors that don't get the big headlines like fintech companies do. 1. Twiga Foods (Kenya): simplifying the supply chain between fresh food producers, FMCG manufacturers and retailers through a B2B e-commerce platform. 2. Coliba (Ivory Coast): a web, mobile and SMS platform that connects households and businesses with plastic waste pickers. 3. eFishery (Indonesia): provides smart feeding device and software for fish and shrimp farmers. Subscribe to Africa: The Big Deal here Follow Max Cuvellier on Twitter =========== Don't forget to visit the Emerging Markets Today website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link https://ko-fi.com/apicasso. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here You can contact me here Follow us on Twitter @todayemerging  And follow me on Twitter @a_picasso

This episode is about tech innovation in emerging markets beyond the big headlines! I invited <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcuvellier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max Cuvellier</a>, Head of Mobile for Delopment at GSMA and co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal. We chose 3 tech startups that are solving real life problems with innovative solutions in sectors that don't get the big headlines like fintech companies do. 1. <a href="https://twiga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twiga Foods (Kenya)</a>: simplifying the supply chain between fresh food producers, FMCG manufacturers and retailers through a B2B e-commerce platform. 2. <a href="https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/coliba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coliba (Ivory Coast)</a>: a web, mobile and SMS platform that connects households and businesses with plastic waste pickers. 3. <a href="https://efishery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eFishery (Indonesia)</a>: provides smart feeding device and software for fish and shrimp farmers. Subscribe to <a href="https://thebigdeal.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Africa: The Big Deal here</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Cvllr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Max Cuvellier on Twitter</a> =========== Don't forget to visit the<a href="https://www.emergingmarkets.today/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Emerging Markets Today</a> website. Let's keep EMT ad-free: You can support the podcast by donating any amount using this link<a href="https://ko-fi.com/apicasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://ko-fi.com/apicasso</a>. Sign up for our monthly <a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/emergingmarketstoday" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter here</a> You can<a href="https://emergingmarkets.today/contact/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> contact </a>me here Follow us on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/A_picasso" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/TodayEmerging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@todayemerging </a> And follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/a_picasso" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@a_picasso</a>

What Tech Innovation Really Looks Like in Emerging Markets

Your go-to source for in-depth insights and discussions on innovation, technology, startups, financial services, and social media in emerging markets - Latin America, Africa, and South East Asia. Join host Ana Paula Picasso (@a_picasso on X) as we explore the future of these vibrant markets. Don't forget to check out www.emergingmarkets.today and follow us on X @TodayEmerging.

Emerging Markets Today

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