In this episode of “Fintech4Good,” hosted by Matteo Rizzi, Chris Lawrence from the Interledger Foundation joins the conversation on financial inclusion and digital innovation. Chris shares insights into his background in open tech and philanthropy, highlighting the foundation’s mission to promote open protocols for payments. The discussion covers projects in Latin America and Africa funded by the foundation, emphasizing grassroots initiatives and university partnerships aimed at upskilling digital talent. Chris underscores the significance of open source in driving innovation and invites listeners to engage with the foundation’s efforts to reimagine digital financial inclusion. Matteo and Chris conclude with a call to action for collaboration and exploration of future possibilities in the realm of fintech for social good.

Interledger Resources:

• Website
  
• People’s Clearing House Grant Report
  
• Future/Money Podcast
  
• Bowie State Grant Interim Report
  
• Community Forum
  
• Developer Portal
  

Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislarry/