Join us for an insightful episode of 'The Value' hosted by Kevin Valley, featuring Aldwyn Wayne, CEO and founder of WiPay Caribbean. Aldwyn shares WiPay's journey from its 2016 inception to its expansion across the Caribbean, West Africa, South America, and the U.S. Discover innovative solutions like Colour Bank and WeFets, and learn how WiPay navigated pandemic challenges and regulatory hurdles.
Aldwyn emphasizes the importance of customer feedback, flexible product offerings, and viable execution in startups. Get valuable insights on the FinTech landscape, entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities in the Caribbean.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Discover Check and Payment Processing
00:59 Welcome to the Podcast
02:42 WiPay's Journey and Achievements
04:26 Expansion and Innovations
06:29 Impact of the Pandemic on Business
11:16 Challenges and Strategies in FinTech
21:15 Entering New Markets: Columbia and Ghana
41:58 Building Business Ecosystems
44:27 Acquisitions and Strategic Moves
44:56 Travel Company Acquisition
47:21 Microfinance Company Acquisition
48:53 Valuing Acquisitions
52:55 Understanding Market Needs
59:15 Grenada Bacchanal Explained
01:03:38 Future of Caribbean Fintech
01:13:47 Web3 and Digital Payments
01:16:11 Final Thoughts and Advice
Links: WiPay website
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