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Enter the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize program. The program is a collaboration between the Milken Institute’s Center for Strategic Philanthropy and the Motsepe Foundation, a South Africa-based organization dedicated to tackling poverty and improving quality of life across Africa. The program’s goal is to cultivate entrepreneurship throughout the continent, marking just one of many emerging initiatives that have set its focus on Africa’s innovators and the rich potential of African economies. Click here to learn more.

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Africa Business: Driving Financial Inclusion in Nigeria: Adeshina Adewumi of Trade Lenda on Empowering Small Businesses

Adeshina Adewumi, founder of Trade Lenda and a semi-finalist in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, delves into the inspiration behind his team’s mission to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in Nigeria. In this revealing interview, Adewumi explains how Trade Lenda’s solution uniquely addresses challenges faced by underserved communities and differentiates itself from other innovations in the fintech space.   Read and watch the full interview here.

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February 4, 2025
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Africa Business: Redefining Financial Systems: Meghan McCormick of Oze on the Power of African-Led FinTech Innovations

Meghan McCormick, co-founder of Oze and a semi-finalist in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, discusses the transformative potential of African-led fintech innovations in reshaping global financial systems. In this exclusive interview, McCormick highlights inspiring success stories from the competition, sharing insights into how these standout innovations can serve as blueprints for the future of fintech. She also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and long-term economic impact, explaining how the competition supports participants beyond prize funding.   Read and watch the full interview here.

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February 4, 2025

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