Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans
Tech Intersect #195: Africa's Advantage in Crypto + Blockchain with AZA Finance's Elizabeth Rossiello
Elizabeth Rossiello has transformed the foreign exchange landscape through her company AZA Finance. She joins us today to share her pioneering journey in launching one of the first cryptocurrency exchanges in Africa, empowering other women in fintech to find their footing and navigate the industry like a pro. This week, episode 195 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about paving the way for women in fintech and blockchain!
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Navigate your way from cash to crypto with Digital Money Demystified. Dive into the definitive guide on crypto myths and truths by Professor Tonya M. Evans. This isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to the decentralized web’s future of work, wealth, and creativity. Head over to DigitalMoneyDemystified.com and embark on your crypto journey today!
Elizabeth Rossiello is the CEO and Founder of AZA Finance, an established provider of currency trading solutions that accelerate global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure. Elizabeth expanded the company from Nairobi, Kenya to operations in 20 markets across Africa and Europe. Before founding AZA, Elizabeth was a rating analyst for microfinance institutions across sub-Saharan Africa, consulting for Grameen Foundation, Gates Foundation and the Acumen Fund, as well as working with regulators and policy-makers on legislation for financial innovations. Elizabeth sits on the Investment Committee for Bamboo Capital and the World Economic Forum's Future Council on Blockchain. She holds an M.A. in International Business and Finance from Columbia University.
Topics Elizabeth and I go over in this episode include:
- How AZA Finance became a groundbreaking global payments and foreign exchange fintech company increasing the use of African currencies.
- Stablecoins play a crucial role in cross-border transactions, providing 24/7 settlement and reducing liquidity crunches in markets with volatile currencies.
- Empowering women in fintech to not be deterred by the uneven challenges in a male-dominated industry, leveraging the skills they already have to contribute to the overall growth and development.
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Elizabeth Rossiello has transformed the foreign exchange landscape through her company AZA Finance. She joins us today to share her pioneering journey in launching one of the first cryptocurrency exchanges in Africa, empowering other women in fintech to find their footing and navigate the industry like a pro. This week, episode 195 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about paving the way for women in fintech and blockchain!
POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY
Navigate your way from cash to crypto with Digital Money Demystified. Dive into the definitive guide on crypto myths and truths by Professor Tonya M. Evans. This isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to the decentralized web’s future of work, wealth, and creativity. Head over to DigitalMoneyDemystified.com and embark on your crypto journey today!
Elizabeth Rossiello is the CEO and Founder of AZA Finance, an established provider of currency trading solutions that accelerate global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure. Elizabeth expanded the company from Nairobi, Kenya to operations in 20 markets across Africa and Europe. Before founding AZA, Elizabeth was a rating analyst for microfinance institutions across sub-Saharan Africa, consulting for Grameen Foundation, Gates Foundation and the Acumen Fund, as well as working with regulators and policy-makers on legislation for financial innovations. Elizabeth sits on the Investment Committee for Bamboo Capital and the World Economic Forum's Future Council on Blockchain. She holds an M.A. in International Business and Finance from Columbia University.
Topics Elizabeth and I go over in this episode include:
- How AZA Finance became a groundbreaking global payments and foreign exchange fintech company increasing the use of African currencies.
- Stablecoins play a crucial role in cross-border transactions, providing 24/7 settlement and reducing liquidity crunches in markets with volatile currencies.
- Empowering women in fintech to not be deterred by the uneven challenges in a male-dominated industry, leveraging the skills they already have to contribute to the overall growth and development.
CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH ROSSIELLO:
CONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:
Explore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!
Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!
Start for FREE
Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.com
How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.
Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC