102: WiPay's Global Expansion | Aldwyn Wayne

The Value with Kevin Valley

Join us for an insightful episode of 'The Value' hosted by Kevin Valley, featuring Aldwyn Wayne, CEO and founder of WiPay Caribbean. Aldwyn shares WiPay's journey from its 2016 inception to its expansion across the Caribbean, West Africa, South America, and the U.S. Discover innovative solutions like Colour Bank and WeFets, and learn how WiPay navigated pandemic challenges and regulatory hurdles.

Aldwyn emphasizes the importance of customer feedback, flexible product offerings, and viable execution in startups. Get valuable insights on the FinTech landscape, entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities in the Caribbean.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Discover Check and Payment Processing

00:59 Welcome to the Podcast

02:42 WiPay's Journey and Achievements

04:26 Expansion and Innovations

06:29 Impact of the Pandemic on Business

11:16 Challenges and Strategies in FinTech

21:15 Entering New Markets: Columbia and Ghana

41:58 Building Business Ecosystems

44:27 Acquisitions and Strategic Moves

44:56 Travel Company Acquisition

47:21 Microfinance Company Acquisition

48:53 Valuing Acquisitions

52:55 Understanding Market Needs

59:15 Grenada Bacchanal Explained

01:03:38 Future of Caribbean Fintech

01:13:47 Web3 and Digital Payments

01:16:11 Final Thoughts and Advice

Links: WiPay website

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