Business Without BS 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 SMEs
Musa 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 Matanda
01:25 Challenges in Business Financing
02:09 Understanding the Funding Gap
02:26 The Language Barrier in Finance
04:07 Strategic Business Growth
11:35 The Role of Data and Analytics
18:16 Global Expansion and Future Plans
30:21 Fintech Industry Insights
31:18 Unrealistic Expectations for Female Founders
32:26 The Venture Capital Dilemma
33:08 Challenges in Raising Capital
35:26 The Role of Banks in Financial Inclusion
38:01 The Changing Landscape of Banking
41:49 Quickfire Round - Getting to Know Tando
51:46 Advice for Entrepreneurs
55:51 Wrap Up
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