Transformative Tech: Innovating for the Underserved
Episode Description
EPISODE OVERVIEW Management professor Valentina Assenova discusses why digital platforms, like mobile money platforms, are improving financial access around the world. This episode is part of a series on “Innovation” that was produced in cooperation with Mack Institute for Innovation Management.
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Brief Summary
Valentina Assenova discusses how digital platforms enhance financial inclusion in emerging economies, transforming access to credit and services.
Key points
- The Ripple Effect Podcast Introduction. Join host Dan Loney as he explores groundbreaking research from Wharton faculty.
- Valentina Assenova on Financial Inclusion. Valentina Assenova discusses how digital platforms are changing access to financial services.
- Transformative Nature of Digital Platforms. Digital platforms are not just about financial access; they empower underserved communities.
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Episode highlights
- The Ripple Effect Podcast IntroductionJoin host Dan Loney as he explores groundbreaking research from Wharton faculty.“Welcome to The Ripple Effect, the podcast that takes you on a journey through the minds of Wharton faculty.”0:31Feb 4, 2025
- Valentina Assenova on Financial InclusionValentina Assenova discusses how digital platforms are changing access to financial services.“Could these platforms be filling these institutional voids?”2:30Feb 4, 2025
- Transformative Nature of Digital PlatformsDigital platforms are not just about financial access; they empower underserved communities.“The key takeaway is that digital platforms are transformative.”9:37Feb 4, 2025





