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July 8, 2024 26 mins

**The Global Journey of Digital Payments and Beyond with Lisa Nestor**
- Lisa Nestor's journey from rural financial systems in West Africa to Chief of Strategy at Airtm
- The mission-driven ethos of Airtm in providing digital dollar access
- Cultural brand development and exceptional customer support as differentiators

**Competing in a Crowded Market**
- Airtm's strategy to stand out in competitive digital payments space
- Not just competing on price: prioritizing mission and user-centric value proposition
- Building a community among digital entrepreneurs to expand earning opportunities

**User-Centric Business Approach**
- Conducting user interviews and supporting user-generated content for insights
- Encouraging customer voice and descriptors for product improvement
- Relationship building with a user base beyond transactional interactions

**Tapping into New Markets**
- Airtm's considerations for expanding into new countries
- Analyzing both growth opportunities and operational costs
- Importance of regulatory compliance and competitive cost structures

**Future Shifts in E-Commerce and Online Transactions**
- Anticipation of global adoption of digital asset payments, especially stablecoins like USDC
- The potential impact on international market expansions for e-commerce platforms
- Encouraging curiosity and openness to innovative technological trends in finance like AI

**Valuable Career and Life Lessons**
- Importance of documenting thoughts and strategies
- Maintaining resilience and not taking things personally in business interactions
- Leveraging personal networks and perspectives in problem-solving

Tweetable Quotes:

"Think of your customers' voice as your treasure map to success." - Salim Omar
"Stable coins might just be the anchor your e-commerce ship has been searching for." - Lisa Nestor

 

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