Kajol Char hosts Doug Ricket, founder and CEO of PayJoy. PayJoy is the leading financial platform dedicated to serving the underserved in emerging markets by providing access to smartphones, finance, and the modern financial system. This episode delves into Doug\u2019s inspiring journey and his vision for PayJoy\u2019s future.\n\nIn this episode you will hear about:\n- Doug\u2019s early career and his love for tech and international development \n- PayJoy\u2019s origin story \n- PayJoy\u2019s innovation\n- Opportunities for growth \n- And much more!\n\nAbout Doug Ricket\nDoug Ricket is the Founder and CEO of PayJoy. Prior to founding PayJoy, Doug founded a residential summer school for female high school students to study engineering at MIT, helped take Google Maps global, and built the wholesale distribution network for d.light solar products throughout West Africa (among many other accomplishments). He earned an MBA from Stanford Business School, his Masters of Engineering from MIT, and his Bachelor\u2019s degree from MIT. \n\nAbout PayJoy\nPayJoy is the leading financial platform for the underserved in emerging markets. By opening the door to smartphones, finance, and the modern financial system to those who have been traditionally excluded, PayJoy is helping the underserved escape poverty and gain economic freedom.\n\nFor more FinTech insights, follow us on\nWFT Medium: https://medium.com/wharton-fintech \nWFT Twitter: x.com/whartonfintech\nWFT Instagram: instagram.com/whartonfintech\nKajol\u2019s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kajol-char/