Empowerment through design: Kumquat’s approach to Financial Inclusion.
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Empowerment through design: Kumquat’s approach to Financial Inclusion.

Episode description

Welcome to the Future Money Podcast. In this episode, host Lawil Karama speaks with Larissa Lamporsad and Kayee Au, co-founders of Kumquat, a product design and user strategy consultancy based in South Africa with global reach. They share their journeys and discuss how trust, simplicity, and dignity in designing financial services shape their work at Kumquat. The discussion explores the importance of cultural relevance and ethical solutions, highlighting how thoughtful design drives innovation and meaningful change in today’s digital finance landscape. To learn more about Kumquat, please visit their website or reach out to Kayee Au or Laurisha Rampersad.

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Theme Music:

  • Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker
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