Malika Anand

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Stories of Climate Change and Resilience
Climate Action |

Stories of Climate Change and Resilience

As the world increasingly turns its attention towards making progress on climate change, stakeholders must ensure that the voices...

By Bethany Kanten
Three common mistakes startups make when running lean experiments – and how to avoid them
Inclusive Fintech |

Three common mistakes startups make when running lean experiments – and how to avoid them

Originally published on NextBillion   Reaching product-market fit is essential for startup growth, but the journey can be chaotic,...

By Akansha Kasera
The opportunity in Digital Finance for Climate Resilience (DF4CR)
Climate Action |

The opportunity in Digital Finance for Climate Resilience (DF4CR)

Current estimates indicate that at least 3.3 billion people are already vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change....

By Malika Anand
How do accelerator programs approach funding for startups? Six considerations every program should evaluate
Inclusive Fintech |

How do accelerator programs approach funding for startups? Six considerations every program should evaluate

Not all startup accelerator programs are right for all founders. From the particular expertise of the acceleration team, to...

By Malika Anand
Finding product-market fit and improving operations during COVID
Inclusive Fintech |

Finding product-market fit and improving operations during COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed businesses around the world and driven digital transformation trends of ops and processes. Businesses...

By Malika Anand
Building Inclusion Into the Investment Process: Four Steps for Addressing Bias Against Women Startup Founders
Gender Finance |

Building Inclusion Into the Investment Process: Four Steps for Addressing Bias Against Women Startup Founders

Originally published in NextBillion  Contrary to pessimistic expectations at the outset of the COVID pandemic, global funding for startups grew...

By Akansha Kasera
Can inclusive fintech be the answer to climate resilience for underserved populations?
Climate Action |

Can inclusive fintech be the answer to climate resilience for underserved populations?

Climate change has already had a negative impact on the lives and livelihoods of billions of vulnerable, low-income, and...

By Malika Anand
An Unlevel Playing Field: Why Small Businesses Face Disadvantages in Digital Commerce – and How Inclusive Tech Innovations Could Help
Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

An Unlevel Playing Field: Why Small Businesses Face Disadvantages in Digital Commerce – and How Inclusive Tech Innovations Could Help

Originally published on NextBillion COVID-19 has been catastrophic for many sectors and surprisingly beneficial for some – but it’s...

By Malika Anand
Catalyst Fund AAA Framework in Practice
Inclusive Fintech |

Catalyst Fund AAA Framework in Practice

Since its inception, Catalyst Fund has focused on investing and supporting inclusive tech companies. But what are the features...

By Malika Anand
Digital commerce in Ghana: opportunities focused on innovation for micro and small enterprises (MSEs)
Digital Financial Services |

Digital commerce in Ghana: opportunities focused on innovation for micro and small enterprises (MSEs)

Three key opportunity areas in which digital commerce innovations can contribute to the prosperity of MSEs Though the COVID-19...

By Malika Anand