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The Covid pandemic has focused global attention on the drastic need for food systems to change and become more efficient, cost-effective, and far-reaching.

With an aim to address the scaling challenges of early-stage fintech startups, Tamil Nadu-based M2P has invested in Future Group-backed payment gateway provider LivQuick.

In episode 19 of PitchIt: the fintech startups podcast we talk with Emmalyn Shaw of Flourish. We covered a range of topics including where we’re at on the path to financial inclusion, the best way to increase access to those who need it most, whether or not blockchain based tech is fairer, building diverse teams and boards, advice for founders and a whole lot more.

When one thinks about embedded finance, the first image that comes to mind might be a mobile payments tool in WeChat, or maybe a bank account for Uber workers. What they might not know is just how much work goes on behind the scenes to make those embedded features possible.

Countries in Southeast Asia should accelerate their push towards open data, allowing more financial data-sharing with user consent.