Africa’s rapidly growing fintech ecosystem is capturing global attention - including from investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses in the United States. In this episode of the Darden Emerging Markets Podcast, we explore how financial technology is reshaping access, driving entrepreneurship, and unlocking new markets across the continent. Our guest is Daniel Awe, Head of Africa Fintech Foundry, an innovation hub that supports the growth and scaling of fintech startups across Africa. Bold innovation is connecting millions and redefining how people access finance. Daniel - who has spent over two decades leading digital transformation in banking and tech - shares his perspective on what’s driving this growth, what challenges remain, and where the next billion-dollar opportunities lie. This episode is hosted by second-year MBA students Toshe Ayo-Ariyo, Giri Heda, and Siddarth Jain, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Gaurav Chiplunkar, and was recorded along the sidelines of the Darden Africa Business Organization (DABO) Conference 2025.