Unlocking Africa

Innovative Ways Africa Is Reimagining Remittance Flows. Migration, Remittances and Resilience in Africa with Michael Lawal

November 21, 2022 Terser Adamu Episode 45
Unlocking Africa
Innovative Ways Africa Is Reimagining Remittance Flows. Migration, Remittances and Resilience in Africa with Michael Lawal
Show Notes

Episode #45 with Michael Lawal who is Founder of sendit.money. A platform that is providing an intuitive, secure, and inexpensive way to send & receive money.

Sendit.money is a reverse remittance platform that specialises in transfers to and from immigrant communities in developed countries to emerging markets, and it is growing exponentially year on year.

What We Discuss With Michael Lawal

  • What are the challenges of running an African market-focused business while living in the diaspora?
  • Over the last 5 to 10 years, we've witnessed a mobile money revolution, as well as an increase in companies providing solutions to Africa's financial services challenges. What sets you apart from the other players in the space?
  • Is remittance a genuine problem in Africa, or is it a symptom of something bigger?
  • What are some of the ways people are reimagining financial services in Africa using decentralised finance?
  • You've had a long career in the financial services industry in Africa. How has the industry changed since you got started in it?
  • And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Tech Accelerator That Is Successfully Investing in Early-Stage Startups in Africa with Arthur Chupeau? Make sure to check it out!

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