This episode is all about coffee, sustainability and innovation in Colombia!

I had the pleasure of interviewing Cole Shephard, the founder of coffee.com/">The Green Coffee Company, the largest coffee production company in Colombia with a focus on sustainable coffee production.

We had a fascinating conversation about Colombia's coffee production, innovation, and sustainability, and compared it to Brazil's coffee production. Cole shared his insights on the differences between the two countries' coffee production models, the history of coffee production in Colombia, and the business models of the coffee industry in both countries.

But that's not all - we also discussed how The Green Coffee Company is leading the way in sustainable coffee production. Cole explained their focus on sustainability, which includes prioritizing human capital and circular economy. It was inspiring to learn how they're making a positive impact on the environment and the community through their practices.

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This episode is about 2 of the most underrated investment sectors in Africa: Education Technology (Ed Tech) and Property Technology (Prop Tech).

I had the pleasure of chatting with Ijeoma Ejimadu, an MBA student at Columbia Business School. She is also the founder of Ivery Arie, a NGO providing African women with the mentorship, resources, and education they need to thrive as entrepreneurs.

We discussed the massive potential of Ed Tech in Africa, highlighting companies like Nigerian Andela. Then we moved onto Prop Tech, discussing how it has the potential to transform the property market in Africa, creating jobs and contributing to economic growth.

Ijeoma also shared her journey and work with Ivery Arie, which was inspiring. She's passionate about empowering African women and creating a better future for everyone.

So, if you want to know more about these exciting investment sectors and IJoma's inspiring story, head on over and listen to the full episode now!

Ijeoma's Medium articles:

1. Africa’s Most Overlooked Investment Sectors: Education
2. Africa’s Most Overlooked Investment Sectors: PropTech

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This is (almost) a totally AI powered episode!

I asked few questions to ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI, and let me tell you, this AI expert knows all about emerging markets!

The text is straight from ChatGPT and the voice you will hear is from Play.ht, another AI powered tool.

Here are the questions I asked:

• What criteria must a country meet to be considered an emerging market?
• Has the definition of an emerging market changed since the term was first used in reference to the BRICS countries?
• Can you share a surprising fact about emerging markets?
• Can you give examples of technological innovations in emerging markets?
• What is your opinion on the trend of fintech startups "banking the unbanked"?
• Can you explain China's investment in Africa in more detail
• Can you suggest countries or regions to watch in the near future that are not part of the BRICS group?

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This episode is all about discovering tech talent in Central America!

I sat down with Charles Fry, the founder of Code Exitos, a digital product studio based in Austin, Texas with design studios in Honduras. Charles has first hand experience in discovering and utilizing tech talent in Central America. 

We talked about the potential of tech professionals in Central America and the benefits of utilizing their skills. We focused on the current development hubs in Costa Rica and Honduras and discussed the reasons for outsourcing tech development to Central America, as well as the potential challenges such as language barriers and the benefits of the same timezone as the US. 

It was a great conversation, and I know you'll learn a lot from it.

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In this episode, we are discussing the economic outlook for Brazil in 2023 and beyond. I had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Samuelson, the founder of BRON, a social network community for investors and listed companies. Thomas has been traveling to Brazil for many years and has a wealth of knowledge about the Latin American investment landscape, particularly in Brazil.

During our conversation, we covered a variety of topics related to the economic future of Brazil. We discussed Lula's comeback and the potential impact it could have on the country's economy. We also talked about the growing fintech industry in Brazil and the role of financial regulation in shaping its development.

If you're interested in learning more about Thomas and his work, be sure to check out the BRON website and his LinkedIn profile. 

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This is the second episode of the 2022 in Review series and it is focused on sustainability in emerging markets.

First up, we chat with Alexandre Lemille about the role of emerging markets in creating a socially inclusive circular economy. Alexandre is a circular economy expert and he shares his thoughts on how emerging markets can drive innovation and sustainability through circular business models and social entrepreneurship. Click here to check out the full episode on the Emerging Markets Today site: https://emergingmarkets.today/how-to-create-a-socially-inclusive-circular-economy/

Next, we sit down with John Pabon to discuss China's leadership in sustainability and what it means for emerging markets. John is a sustainability consultant and author of 'Sustainability for the Rest of Us,' and he shares his perspective on how China's sustainability efforts are shaping the global landscape. Click here to listen to the full episode on the Emerging Markets Today site: https://emergingmarkets.today/china-the-global-leader-in-sustainability/

In this episode of 2022 in Review and we focus on innovation! I'm bringing you two clips from our full interviews with Alex Lazarow, author of "Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs - from Delhi to Detroit - Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley," and Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile for Development at GSMA and co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal.

In our conversation with Alex, we delve into the rise of tech innovation in emerging markets and how these startups are disrupting the traditional Silicon Valley model.  Click here to listen to the full episode on Emerging Markets Today: https://emergingmarkets.today/innovation-in-emerging-markets-a-new-perspective/

In our interview with Max, we showcase innovative tech startups that are solving real-life problems in sectors that don't get the big headlines, like fintech. Meet Twiga Foods, a B2B e-commerce platform in Kenya that simplifies the supply chain between fresh food producers, FMCG manufacturers, and retailers. Click here to listen to the full episode on Emerging Markets Today: https://emergingmarkets.today/what-tech-innovation-really-looks-like-in-emerging-markets/

Don't miss these exciting conversations about innovation in emerging markets! Follow the links above to access the full episodes on the Emerging Markets Today site.

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This episode is all about China, sustainability, and how we in the West have a distorted idea of how China is tackling environmental and social problems.

Here is my chat with John Pabon, a sustainability consultant, speaker, and author of the book "Sustainability for the Rest of Us." John lived in China for 10 years, from 2009 to 2019, and he saw firsthand China going from the economic growth "Wild West" of the early 2000s to introducing more ESG policies; however, everything is still very far from perfect.

You can learn more about John and his books here.

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Lula was elected in Brazil on Sunday for the third time - it was a very polarized election and he won with a very small

margin. So, I'm trying something different today and I'd like to hear your thoughts about Lula and what you want or hope for Brazil.

You can leave me a voice message  - you don't need to register or enter your email or number, just press record and that's it!

** CLICK HERE TO LEAVE ME YOUR VOICE MESSAGE: Telbee https://sayhi.chat/lula2022 **

I might feature some of your voice messages in the next episode!

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This is episode will be all about India's golden decade that has just begun!

Here's my chat with Ian Herbison, the CEO of the group.com/">Speyside Group, the leading global emerging markets corporate affairs and public policy specialists.

We talked about opportunities for India in two different respects:  as a high growth domestic market of 1.3bn people and as a crucial cog in the global supply chain, and its diversification of supply chain away from China for geo-political reasons e.g. huge investment commitment into semi-conductors. Also, the “Make in India” strategy of the Modi government, digital innovation with mobile payments and much more.

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