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Explore how visionary leadership and moral imagination can transform overlooked markets in this 18-minute TED conference talk featuring M-PESA CEO Sitoyo Lopokoiyit in conversation with impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz. Discover the remarkable journey of how M-PESA evolved from a nascent mobile payment service into Africa's largest fintech platform, now processing nearly 60 percent of Kenya's GDP and handling over a billion dollars in daily transactions. Learn from both leaders' extensive careers as they examine the critical role of trust, innovation, and moral imagination in unlocking entrepreneurial opportunities in underserved communities and emerging markets. Gain insights into the strategic decisions, challenges, and breakthrough moments that enabled M-PESA's unprecedented growth and impact across the African continent. Understand how bold entrepreneurship combined with ethical leadership can create scalable solutions that address real-world problems while building sustainable businesses that serve millions of people previously excluded from traditional financial systems.
