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Your source for smart, data-driven conversations about innovation and technology in emerging markets - Hosted by Ana Paula Picasso.We explore how startups, fintech, and digital platforms are reshaping economies across Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.Each episode brings real stories from founders, policymakers, and strategists driving change on the ground — from financial inclusion and mobility to AI and digital identity.Learn more at www.emergingmarkets.today and subscribe to our Substack at emergingmarketstoday.substack.com
Ana Paula Picasso hosts Emerging Markets Today, a business show with 61 episodes published.
Temu is now the most downloaded app across Europe. A Chinese e commerce platform that grew fast enough to push aside long-established Western players. I wanted to understand the mechanics behind this shift, so I invited
In this episode, I’m joined by economists Elijah Oliveros Rosen and Harumi Hasegawa Sanchez from S&P Global Ratings. We unpacked why Latin America’s 2024 unexpectedly outpaced forecasts, and why two of its largest econom
Brazil is one of the most promising ride-hailing markets in the world — but it’s also one of the toughest to win. In this episode, Ana Paula Picasso sits down with Luiz Fittipaldi, former global strategist at Bolt, to un
I’m back with a new season of Emerging Markets Today. This year, I’ll explore how technology and innovation grow where infrastructure, regulation, and creativity meet — from fintech and ride-sharing to digital identity a
In the first episode of the year, we talked about emerging markets in 2025, exploring key trends and investment opportunities. With sources curated by Ana Paula Picasso and analysis/voices from Google's NotebookLM, we ex
In this episode, we explore India’s Semiconductor Surge: Driving Force of “Make in India”, highlighting the country’s ambition to become a global manufacturing leader through semiconductor growth and the strategic U.S.-I
Why hasn’t IKEA entered Brazil yet? In this episode, we explore the reasons behind IKEA’s absence in Brazil’s market, including tough competition from local brands and logistical challenges. Tune in for insights! This ep
In this episode, powered by Google’s NotebookLM AI Tool, we dive into how Showmax has overtaken Netflix in Africa by focusing on local content, language diversity, and flexible payment options. We also explore Africa's b
Walmart's "Everyday Low Prices" strategy may have succeeded in the US, but it faced a surprising defeat in Brazil. Despite a super fast expansion through acquisitions in the early 2000s, Walmart failed to connect with Br
In this episode, I’m doing something completely different. I invited two AI voices from Google’s new NotebookLM tool to join me for a conversation about one of my latest articles—how Chinese automaker BYD is investing in
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This is the last encore episode of 2023! In the face of the possible border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, I decided to repost the episode I recorded with Steven Jasmin, the Managing Director of SC3. Stephen has b
Another encore from one of my favorite episodes! We talked about the little known country of Suriname. Our guest, Monique Pool, founder and director of the Green Heritage Fund Suriname, shares her insights and experience
This is an encore episode! In 2021, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vinh Ho, an American entrepreneur and host of the podcast "Focus Asia Pacific". We talked about Vietnam's economic growth and its emergence as a risi
This episode is an encore! The year was 2021, in the middle of the Covid pandemic and I interviewed Carlos Kazuo Missao, and he was the director of the GFT Group in Brazil. This episode captured all the changes the finte
This is an encore episode! Last year, I had the pleasure of chatting Ian Herbison, the CEO of the Speyside Group. We had a very insightful conversation about India's potential in the emerging markets, and I'm excited to
I've got some news to share that's just too good to keep under wraps. The podcast is turning three – can you believe it? In these 3 years I spoke to some amazing founders and thought leaders from different countries and
I had the pleasure of speaking with Aziz Musa, the founder of Cush Digital, a leading digital marketing agency in North Africa. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation: 1️⃣ Navigating Challenges in Emerging Co
In this episode, I chat with Paul Breloff, co-founder of Shortlist, about the pivotal role of human capital in Africa's economic trajectory. Shortlist provides executive search services and work force development for lea
This episode is all about innovation in Latin America! We're chatting about the new and exciting businesses in Latin America through the lens of venture capital, so I invited Daniel Lloreda and he is a managing partner a
John Pabon
sustainability author, consultant, and speaker
1 appearance on this show
Steven Jasmin
SC3
1 appearance on this show
Monique Pool
Green Heritage Fund Suriname
1 appearance on this show
Carlos Kazuo Missao
GFT Group
1 appearance on this show
Ian Herbison
Speyside Group
1 appearance on this show
Aziz Musa
Cush Digital
1 appearance on this show
Paul Breloff
Shortlist
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Lloreda
H20 capital
1 appearance on this show
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