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Reducing the cost and risk of payment operations in Africa with Revio co-founder Nicole Dunn
Dec 7, 2023
Nicole Dunn, co-founder and COO of Revio, shares insights on revolutionizing payments in Africa. She delves into the complexities of regulatory fragmentation and currency variations that challenge businesses. Dunn reflects on her journey from Cape Town to co-founding Revio, highlighting innovative solutions like payment routing platforms and engaging customers through WhatsApp. The discussion also touches on leadership challenges, the importance of understanding consumer problems, and balancing remote and in-person teamwork to foster a strong company culture.
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- Revio simplifies Africa's fragmented payment landscape by enabling merchants to use a single API for various local payment methods.
- Nicole Dunn's entrepreneurial journey highlights the importance of focusing on core problems to create adaptive solutions for evolving market needs.
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Revio's Payment Orchestration Challenge
Revio is an Africa-focused payment orchestration platform designed to address the fragmented payment landscape across the continent. With over 54 regulatory schemes and 42 currencies, the complexity of payment operations often poses significant challenges for businesses operating in various African markets. The platform enables enterprise merchants to efficiently connect with consumers through a single API, thereby simplifying payment processes. Revio’s innovative approach allows businesses to reach local customers using preferred payment methods, ultimately bridging the gap between the complications of payment operations and the accessibility required by consumers.
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