TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

The tech boom in Southeast Asia isn’t just seeding a wave of new entrepreneurs building the next generation of unicorns, it’s also ushering young talent into the roles of first-time managers. Currently, its content looks more general, serving the emerging manager in tech, not the first-time manager handling a fintech startup during a pivot.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Shipping companies are based around the world, but about 50% of seafarers come from Eastern Europe and the Philippines, so they typically rely on agencies to staff vessels. How tech can build more resilient supply chains. First, seafarers upload their CVs online, then Seafair runs a series of background checks and online assessments.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Nonprofit tech experts team up to help others master ‘social tools for social change’. Beth Kanter, Amy Sample Ward, Katrin Verclas and John Haydon are among the familiar names in the nonprofit tech sector who are part of the effort. She is currently a Kiva fellow serving a three-month tour in a rural section of the Philippines.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2023

It has licenses to operate throughout Asia, Europe and all 50 United States states. For example, it enables JKOPay in Taiwan and Maya in the Philippines to offer insurance marketplaces through their apps. Bolttech bills itself as one of the world’s leading embedded insurance providers. Insurtech bolttech gets $196M at $1.6B

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Today, the Singaporean-based startup announced it has raised $10 million, with the goal of expanding its wireless laser communications system in Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States. Eventually, it has its eyes on space, deploying its wireless fiber optics from orbit. and anywhere on earth.”

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2023

We’re entering an exclusive partnership, which also means no other tech company will be able to market with Kuscco. In Kenya, only 175 deposit-taking saccos are licensed, as a vast majority remain unregulated. Kenya’s fintech Kwara lands $4 Million in seed round from Breega, SoftBank to build neobank for credit unions.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Presently , Wapi Pay works with local banks and platforms in China, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Wapi Pay will use the investments to engage regulators for licensing across Africa and for scale, product and geographical expansion.

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