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Russell Matambo hosts Shivani Siroya, Founder and CEO of Tala, a global technology company expanding access to credit and financial services in underserved markets.\n\nThey discuss how Shivani\u2019s built Tala on the basis of her microlending activity from her own savings, the importance of trust when lending in Emerging Markets, the socioeconomic impact of credit in Emerging Markets, and much more!\n\nAbout Shivani:\nShivani is the Founder and CEO of Tala, a global technology company expanding access to credit and financial services in underserved markets. Nearly 8 million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Tala has been named to the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC\u2019s Disruptor 50 four years in a row, and Forbes\u2019 Fintech 50 list for seven years running. Shivani has been invited to speak on Financial Inclusion at the World Economic Forum in Davos. \n\nPrior to founding Tala, Shivani worked in Investment Banking, Microfinance and for the United Nations Population Fund. She holds a BA from Wesleyan University and an MPH from Columbia University.\n\n\u2014---\nAs always, for more Fintech insights and opportunities to collaborate, please find us below:\nWFT LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/wharton-fintech-club\nWFT Twitter: www.twitter.com/whartonfintech\nWFT Blog: www.medium.com/wharton-fintech\nWFT Home: www.whartonfintech.org\n\nRussell's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/russell-matambo-cfa-a5900039/