3 Minutes With

Our weekly series of brief conversations with founders, investors, and experts. Get to know the people at the forefront of the global tech industry.

3 Minutes With 12 July 2024

The role of trust in building fintech for Africa

Yanmo Omorogbe of Nigerian wealth management firm Bamboo talks about navigating government regulations and the role of longevity.

By David I. Adeleke

3 Minutes With 9 July 2024

Why Africa’s tech talent makes it an attractive investment destination

Joseph Nsengimana of the Mastercard Foundation says global companies are starting to recognize the value of Africa’s talent.

By David I. Adeleke

A black and white photograph of Prashant Vashishta against a green and pink background.

3 Minutes With 8 July 2024

The Indian EV startup navigating short-lived government subsidies

Prashant Vashishtha is the founder and chairman of Sokudo Electric India.

By Ananya Bhattacharya

3 Minutes With 3 July 2024

The Mexican neobank issuing credit cards for over a million underbanked individuals

Gabriela Estrada is the co-founder of Vexi, a neobank providing thousands of Mexicans their first credit cards.

By Karla Zabludovsky

3 Minutes With 2 July 2024

Why Kenya has the potential to be Africa’s EV powerhouse

Jit Bhattacharya discusses the challenges and opportunities of building an EV company in Kenya.

By Damilare Dosunmu

3 Minutes With 25 June 2024

What global investors need to know about funding Pakistani startups

Hasib Malik is the co-founder and CEO of Tiger Global-backed financial services startup CreditBook.

By Itika Sharma Punit

A black and white photograph of Abraham Lopez against a green and pink background.

3 Minutes With 18 June 2024

Using AI to build the “definitive” Spanish writing tool

Abraham López is the CEO of Correcto, an AI-powered grammar tool.

3 Minutes With 11 June 2024

Using automation to fight misinformation, starting with a menstrual health chatbot

Swapneel Mehta is the founder of the Simppl research collective, a group of students and professional programmers working on automated social media tools.

By Russell Brandom

A photo of Andrea Campos against a purple and cream background.

3 Minutes With 4 June 2024

How this mental health care app is using generative AI to improve its chatbot

Andrea Campos is the founder and CEO of Yana, a mental health care app and chatbot for Spanish and English speakers.

3 Minutes With 28 May 2024

What’s trending on Spotify in Africa?

Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy talks about the most surprising user behavior on the music streaming app.

By David I. Adeleke

3 Minutes With 21 May 2024

The entrepreneur trying to make thrifting truly eco-friendly with AI

Nofal Khan is the co-founder and CEO of Swag Kicks, one of Pakistan’s largest online thrift platforms.

By Itika Sharma Punit

3 Minutes With 14 May 2024

The Chinese founder who is betting on the Western appetite for short soaps

Mega Matrix and FlexTV want to succeed where Quibi has failed by embracing the allure of “so bad it’s good” shows.