Innovation and Technology to Power Africa
The Africa Growth and Opportunity: Research in Action (AGORA) Conference TED-style presentations featured inspiring entrepreneurs from Africa and Europe who are driving innovation and impact in agriculture, finance, manufacturing, and technology. Each speaker shares their journey, the challenges faced, and the solutions they’ve pioneered to empower smallholder farmers, micro and small enterprises, and local communities.
- [00:00] Rose Goslinga, President & Co-Founder Pula Advisors
- [07:04] Munir Duri, Founder and CEO, Kifiya Fintech
- [13:00] Salma Seetaroo, Co-Founder & CEO, Cashew Coast
- [20:16] Iacopo Meghini, CEO, Metalmont Srl
- [25:25] Andrea Pestarino, Strategic Development Financial Institutions Director, RINA SPA
Insurance, maybe nobody thinks about this, but we are often the quiet foundation of modern agriculture. You need seeds for you to grow, but for you not to drop down, you need peace of mind.
— Rose Goslingda, Co-founder and President of PULA
Their stories highlight the importance of resilience, local value creation, inclusive finance, and the transformative power of technology and partnerships.
Watch the replay of their presentations and see more highlights from AGORA here.
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