The Next Web

APRIL 27, 2013

In a stream of conscience verse reflecting his holistic thinking on the subject, John Paul outlined the numerous challenges facing the development of a tech. industry in Tanzania. Fast forward a few months and I’ve returned to my adopted country of Ecuador with the objective of helping to develop a thriving tech scene.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2015

While today’s generation may be relatively prosperous, the country’s one child policy is beginning to take its toll; smaller numbers of the next generation will have to support a much more massive pool of aging citizens just like in the so-called developed countries. This growth comes with challenges however. What can we do?

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

At the Clinton Global Initiative last September, Pierre Omidyar, co-founder of eBay, announced a commitment from his philanthrocapitalist firm to invest millions of dollars in mobile applications and services, with a focus on developing markets globally. I have just started a new job with the Omidyar Network.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 27, 2017

More than a third of the global population has no access to traditional financial services. How is our global banking world affected by large pockets of our population that are unbanked? There’s no doubt that mobile money presents an exciting symbiotic platform for the global banking community. report concludes.”

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