Applying Crypto for Real Impact with Kenneth Kou, Lead Crypto for Good Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures #30
03/12/23 • 39 min
Interview with Kenneth Kou of Mercy Corps Ventures on how Crypto fixes big problems, from financial inclusion to climate resilience and the Crypto for Good Fund.
Mercy Corps Ventures is the impact investing arm of the nonprofit Mercy Corps and the only impact investor funding crypto projects at the grassroots. Kenneth talks about the massive opportunity with 1.4 billion unbanked, of which 1.1 billion have smartphones. Listen for insights on field realities, how Crypto fixes real problems, their learnings, field challenges, Crypto for Good Fund, and what web3 builders should build.
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Interview with Kenneth Kou of Mercy Corps Ventures on how Crypto fixes big problems, from financial inclusion to climate resilience and the Crypto for Good Fund.
Mercy Corps Ventures is the impact investing arm of the nonprofit Mercy Corps and the only impact investor funding crypto projects at the grassroots. Kenneth talks about the massive opportunity with 1.4 billion unbanked, of which 1.1 billion have smartphones. Listen for insights on field realities, how Crypto fixes real problems, their learnings, field challenges, Crypto for Good Fund, and what web3 builders should build.
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