Podcast 82 [Bridged]- Zach, Jia

How can blockchain technology drive greater financial inclusion in emerging markets?

Join us as we speak with Zach, CEO and Co-Founder at Jia. In a nutshell, Jia provides blockchain-based financing to businesses in emerging markets and reward them with ownership.

Tune in to learn about Jia's products, their presence in Kenya and the Philippines, plans to expand to other markets, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Jia's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/jia_DeFi

Link to Jia's website
👉🏻 https://www.jia.xyz/

Episode Breakdown

00:40  - How would you present and explain Jia to a 5-year old?

05:00 - How hard is it for Jia to enter a new market and convince local players to trust your solution?

08:00 - Does your onboarding process include an educational component to ensure local players in emerging markets are familiar with and understand your solution?

09:45 - Which regions is Jia currently targeting, and what traction has the platform gained so far?

19:00 - Who are the other key players leveraging blockchain in the microfinancing space, and what specific role does Jia play within this ecosystem?

22:30 - Could you provide an overview of the credit check process Jia conducts on local businesses before onboarding them?

26:00 - Will you focus first on strengthening your presence in Kenya and the Philippines, or are you also planning to expand into other markets?

28:00 - What social impact does Jia aim to achieve through its microfinancing efforts, and how do you measure success in this area?

29:30 - What was your background prior to co-founding Jia?