EP #25 - Arlinda Peixoto: The journey of an Entrepreneur, Regulation and Innovation

Today we're joined by Arlinda Ribeiro, Founder and CEO of Pagali, a company developing innovative tech solutions for digital payment in Cabo Verde. With over 20 years in the IT industry, Arlinda is an expert in FinTech, non-fungible tokens, desktop support and databases.Follow Arlinda Peixoto on social media:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindapeixotoInstagram: @ar.linda.peixotoLinks and initiativesPagali: https://www.pagali.cv/Follow Africa Tech Talkshttps://www.africatechtalks.com/https://twitter.com/afri_techtalkshttps://www.instagram.com/africatechtalks/https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-tech-talks🎬 Full YT video: https://youtu.be/gp-qRylIvrQ00:00 Intro01:16 The journey to being an entrepreneur04:38 Gathering experience abroad07:20 Looking further into the digital payment landscape08:54 The evolution of the digital payment systems15:54 Pagali's inception and the journey of the entrepreneur19:24 Facing challenges and market adoption21:55 Pagali's growth plans27:35 How will the African fintech market grow34:05 Cabo Verde as a digital sandbox for the continent 38:10 Growth of fintech's in Africa43:25 Advise for entrepreneurs 45:40 Final remarks🗣️More about our guest:Linda Peixoto is the dynamic CEO and Founder of Pagali, a leading fintech company based in the Cabo Verde Islands. With a strong background in software development and a passion for technology, Linda has been instrumental in driving digital transformation and financial inclusion in West Africa. Under her visionary leadership, Pagali has rapidly grown to become a pivotal player in the fintech sector, offering innovative financial services and solutions tailored to the needs of the region.Linda is not only a tech enthusiast but also an advocate for ethical AI and its applications. She frequently shares her insights at industry conferences and panels, focusing on automation, data analysis, and the ethical implications of AI in organizations. Her expertise extends to various domains including process automation, fraud detection, and risk management in the banking sector.Linda is an avid bonsai artist, craft enthusiast, and tennis player. She is also passionate about architecture, cooking, and hospitality, often blending these interests into her creative ventures. Linda’s commitment to making Pagali a global and viral brand is matched by her dedication to community and cultural engagement.Linda holds a deep appreciation for the potential of digital transformation and works tirelessly to harness this potential for the betterment of society. Her innovative spirit and entrepreneurial drive continue to inspire many, as she leads Pagali towards a future of growth and success.Follow the co-hosts:Ivo Martins - https://www.ivo-martins.comAndré Cavaco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cavacoManuel Pinto de Andrade - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-pinto-de-andrade-69a03812/Victor Calhau - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitor-calhau/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit africatechtalks.substack.com