[Investor Journey] Jenny Johnston (Flourish) on the potential of fintech innovation, the digital hustle and Omidyar's leading role

On this episode Patrick sits down with Jenny Johnston, Associate at Flourish, Omidyar Network's fintech fund, to discuss the latest developments in the fintech space in Latam. Based out of the firms HQ in the Bay Area, Jenny leads the organisation's work for Latin America with investments ranging from Neobanks Albo and Neon to Brazilian's Guiabolso. Jenny makes a compelling case for the opportunities of Fintech in emerging markets and the strong potential Latam especially has on financial innovation with a young and tech savvy population. 

On this episode you will learn about: 

• Omidyar's leading rol as a new typo of organisation combining the powers of philanthropy, a strong mission and for-profit business models 
• The state of Fintech in Latam, how the sectors has evolved since its inception and where it might be heading 
• The incredible resilience of gig workers as digital hustlers providing for their families even at times of extreme hardship during the pandemic 

To have a deeper look into Flourish's work, check out their website and download their comprehensive study "The Digital Hustle" on the state of the gig economy in emerging markets here.
Jenny Johnston is active on Twitter under the handle @Jenny_Colgate as well as on LinkedIn.

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