Tando Matanda on Financial Inclusion and Bridging Gaps in Venture Capital Funding

EP 324 - Tando is cofounder and CEO of Musa - the world’s first Intelligent Venture Assessment platform who are re-defining the funding process for startups and SMEsMusa aims to provide strategic advice, direction and access to capital to facilitate SMEs development through using digital tools and insights, while also connecting them to funding networks.Tando discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in securing capital, the disconnect between entrepreneurs and financiers, and how Musa aims to solve these issues through advanced data analytics and venture health assessments. We also touch on the impact of financial inclusion, the struggles of minority and female entrepreneurs in securing funding, and the importance of education and strategic planning in building successful businesses. And Tando explains why she thinks unrealistic startup targets set by investors qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t!Chapters:00:00 BWB with Tando Matanda01:25 Challenges in Business Financing02:09 Understanding the Funding Gap02:26 The Language Barrier in Finance04:07 Strategic Business Growth11:35 The Role of Data and Analytics18:16 Global Expansion and Future Plans30:21 Fintech Industry Insights31:18 Unrealistic Expectations for Female Founders32:26 The Venture Capital Dilemma33:08 Challenges in Raising Capital35:26 The Role of Banks in Financial Inclusion38:01 The Changing Landscape of Banking41:49 Quickfire Round - Getting to Know Tando51:46 Advice for Entrepreneurs55:51 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

There are no comments yet.

Please log in to write the first comment.