Innovation and disruption: Hanu’s vision for fintech in Africa
Over the past five years, Patricia Technologies has greatly increased the number of crypto-aware Africans and has continued to educate enthusiasts about the technology.
Recently, the CEO and founder of Patricia Technologies spoke at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Portugal, one of the world’s premier technology conferences.
The Web Summit (which was originally held in Dublin, Ireland until 2016 when it was moved to Lisbon) is a prestigious global technology conference that brings together leaders from the technology industry, including founders and CEOs of technology companies, fast-growing startups, policy makers, and heads of state, for to discuss future technology.
At the recent Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Portugal, the CEO of Patricia Technologies sat down with Kimberley Waldron to discuss the future of fintech in Africa. Hanu shared the story of how Patricia Technologies had grown from a small gift card exchange to Africa’s largest crypto exchange by transaction volume. He discussed how the company had disrupted the traditional financial system with its agile and innovative financial solutions, and how it had continued to push the boundaries of what was possible in the Crypto and blockchain space.
Hanu spoke about the company’s efforts to increase crypto adoption by driving daily transaction usage and the impact this had had on the number of Africans who are now crypto-aware. He emphasized the importance of increasing awareness, funding and access to technology advancements in Africa, and the role that mentorship, incubation and education can play in promoting the growth of the fintech industry on the continent.
Hanu also highlighted Patricia Technologies’ pioneering work in the space, including the launch of Africa’s first Crypto debit card. This groundbreaking product allows users to easily and securely use their Crypto in daily transactions and has helped increase the functionality and usefulness of Crypto for everyday use.
Overall, Hanu expressed his belief in Africa’s potential to lead the conversation around Crypto, Web3 and blockchain, and his commitment to promoting the growth of the fintech industry on the continent. He discussed the opportunities that exist in the Crypto space and how they are not limited by geography. He also emphasized the need for cooperation and collaboration between different actors in the industry, in order to drive innovation and growth.
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