The World is Becoming More African

GFTN

By GFTN

31 May 2024

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Synopsis:
Benjamin grew up in Tanzania and earned scholarships to America at 17. By 21, he made history as the youngest African ever accepted into Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, being the first Tanzanian to attend both institutions. A former national TV personality in Tanzania, Ben founded NALA in 2018, a fintech startup building payments for the next billion. NALA recently raised $10 million from top US investors like Y-Combinator and Accel. In this talk, we dive into Ben's incredible journey and hear his insights on the evolving global influence of Africa.

Speaker

  • Benjamin Fernandes, Founder & Chief Eating Officer, NALA
     
     

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