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Matt Tengtrakool: Accessible Finance for Nigerian Individuals, Small Businesses

Jun 14, 2023 Posted by: George Romar Burlington,  MA,  Matt Tengtrakool,  SDG 8,  USA
Matt Tengtrakool: Accessible Finance for Nigerian Individuals, Small Businesses
Matt: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! At Oban we are working to make fair credit accessible to individuals and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Nigeria. Limited financial literacy and credit history in microfinance markets results in insanely predatory lending rates: 15-35% per month for borrowers. By providing an online microfinance marketplace and financial empowerment tools, we provide proxy credit scores that help ensure that borrowers can secure the best rates on their loans, improve their financial knowledge, and have a long term plan for credit.

Asher Segun-Olasanmi: Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech

May 31, 2023 Posted by: George Romar Asher Segun-Olasanmi,  Ile-Ife,  SDG 10,  SDG 17,  SDG 4,  SDG 8
Asher Segun-Olasanmi: Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech
Asher: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Through Young Females in Tech and Creatives (YFTC), I work to make sure that young girls who were told they do not belong in tech are re-oriented and equipped to do all they want to do and be all they want to be! The challenge of female tech illiteracy in Nigeria (and beyond) has been fueled by fear, lack of opportunity, and social biases. YFTC tackles this step-by-step by organizing workshops and providing scholarships for females to study tech-related courses.

Gabriela Campoverde: Connecting Communities with Capital

May 24, 2023 Posted by: George Romar Gabriela Ariana Compoverde,  New York,  NY,  SDG 8,  USA
Gabriela Campoverde: Connecting Communities with Capital

Gabriela: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Miren helps community lenders deploy capital into the most in-need neighborhoods across the US. Our clients serve small businesses and individuals who are typically turned away from banks given their lack of credit or credit-thin files. Miren provides software for clients to manage technical assistance, loan applications, programs, and loan portfolios. This means clients can help more people in their communities reach their funding goals faster and grow their businesses or buy their dream home.