Finance &. Future Tech

Mpirirwe Mark

This is where we navigate the intersection of finance and future technology. Join Mark Mpirirwe on a journey through the rapidly evolving landscape where money meets innovation, exploring the trends, breakthroughs, and policy shifts shaping the future of finance.

  1. 1d ago

    Building Technology for Africa: AI, Financial Inclusion & Innovation - Mercy Angela Nantongo

    How can technology transform lives, strengthen financial inclusion, and unlock new opportunities for African entrepreneurs? On this episode of the Finance & Future Tech Show, host Mark sits down with Mercy Angela Nantongo, Digital Product Manager at Village Enterprise, to explore the intersection of technology, finance, and social impact in Africa. Mercy shares insights from her work driving digital transformation at Village Enterprise, where she helps develop and implement digital solutions that support small businesses and entrepreneurs in rural communities. From the SPRINT innovation programme, which leverages digital tools and AI-powered mentoring to expand entrepreneurial support, to digital savings solutions across Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, we explore how technology can make financial services and business development more accessible. The conversation also examines the opportunities and challenges of building technology products for African communities, the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of work and business, and what it takes for African innovators to develop solutions that address local needs. In this episode, we explore: How digital innovation can transform entrepreneurship and poverty alleviation.The role of AI in business mentorship and development.Digital savings and the future of financial inclusion in Africa.Building accessible technology for underserved communities.Challenges and opportunities in Africa's technology ecosystem.The future of African innovation and homegrown technology solutions.Follow Mercy here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nantongo/

    Building Technology for Africa: AI, Financial Inclusion & Innovation - Mercy Angela Nantongo
  2. 4d ago

    The Future of Money: Payments, Technology & Africa’s Digital Economy - Georges Bankole

    The Future of Digital Payments in East Africa | Georges Bankore How is technology changing the way we pay, do business and access financial services across East Africa? In this episode of the Finance & Future Tech Show, host Mark sits down with Georges Bankore, Country Director for InTouch Uganda & Rwanda, for an insightful conversation about the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape. They explore the growth of omnichannel payment solutions, the role of bespoke digital services, and how technology is helping businesses create simpler, more connected and efficient ways to transact. The conversation also looks at financial inclusion, cross-border payments between Uganda and Rwanda, fintech innovation, payment security, APIs, digital transformation and the role of emerging technologies such as AI in shaping the future of finance. As East Africa continues its digital transformation, what will the future of money look like? 🎙️ Finance & Future Tech Show 🎧 Hosted by Mark on 📻 Ejazz Radio In this episode: • The evolution of digital payments in East Africa • Omnichannel payment solutions explained • Bespoke digital services and business transformation • Uganda vs. Rwanda's digital payment ecosystems • Financial inclusion and the digital divide • Cross-border payments and regional trade • Fintech opportunities for African entrepreneurs • Payment security and fraud prevention • APIs and the future of integrated payments • AI and the future of finance • What the African payment ecosystem could look like in the next five years #FinanceAndFutureTech #EjazzRadio #DigitalPayments #Fintech #FutureOfFinance #FinancialInclusion #Technology #Uganda #Rwanda #EastAfrica

    The Future of Money: Payments, Technology  & Africa’s Digital Economy - Georges Bankole

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This is where we navigate the intersection of finance and future technology. Join Mark Mpirirwe on a journey through the rapidly evolving landscape where money meets innovation, exploring the trends, breakthroughs, and policy shifts shaping the future of finance.