Proof of Coverage Cornelius Greyling, CEO at VulaCoin
Join Sal and Connor as they interview Cornelius Greyling, CEO of VulaCoin. VulaCoin (www.vulacoin.com) and its sister company Isizwe (www.isizwe.com) are connecting the next billion unconnected by providing low-cost, high-quality internet access to underserved communities, beginning in South Africa.
We discuss: how Isizwe’s operating model was determined by their sole focus on the end user experience, the unique challenges of building a network in underserved communities, how VulaCoin is enabling an ecosystem of small hyper-local businesses, and the current state of crypto regulation in South Africa.
Show Notes
0:00 Intro
03:39 Cornelius’ Background and Isizwe’s Origin
09:20 Isizwe’s Mission and Design around the End User
15:56 How VulaCoin lowers transaction costs and facilitates an ecosystem of small businesses
28:40 How Isizwe differs from other mobile money businesses
34:10 Improving the Crypto User Experience
38:17 Why Solana?
39:37 South Africa’s Crypto Regulatory Environment
42:48 The Future of Isizwe and VulaCoin