166. Tynah Matembe: Financial Inclusion Expert, Award-Winning Fintech Leader, and CEO of MoneyMatriX

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English - November 08, 2023 21:20 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB
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Tynah Matembe is a financial inclusion expert and CEO of MoneyMatiX, which aims to improve under-represented communities' financial capability and well-being. She hosts the Grow Your Money podcast and programs that empower youth and underserved people to improve their financial capability and realise their potential.

A lawyer by training, Tynah's career has spanned from working with the UN on poverty alleviation to financial services in East Africa and the UK. She founded MoneyMatiX based on her family's experience of migrating to the UK, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges faced by underserved communities.

Tynah's impressive track record and commitment to empowering communities has seen her recognised as Scotland's Most Inspirational Fintech Leader (2019), selected as a founder of the Scottish Government's prestigious Unlocking Ambition, and featured in several publications for her outstanding contribution to financial empowerment. Her expertise and leadership in the financial education sector make her a valuable asset to the industry.

Timestamps:

[0:50] What do you do and who do you serve?

[2:43]The move from Uganda to the UK and the challenges of suddenly being financially vulnerable despite being a banker

[7:55] How has the business evolved since 2018, where has it been and where is it now?

[14:50] How young are the kids you work so hard to educate on money matters?

[18:00] Has running your own business changed your own relationship with money?

[23:25] Mindset shifts about wealth

[24:40] What is your plan for the future of MoneyMatiX?

Find out more about Tynah and MoneyMatiX using these links:

Here are all the places Grow Your Money Podcast is at: https://linktr.ee/growyourmoneypodcast

https://www.instagram.com/moneymatix/

https://www.facebook.com/moneymatix/

https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymatix

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