University of Cape Town
Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets Specialization
University of Cape Town

Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets Specialization

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Co-Pierre Georg

Instructor: Co-Pierre Georg

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What you'll learn

  • Analyze the rise of fintechs in the context of the changing global regulatory framework

  • Review an existing fintech company and assess whether the technology application is an appropriate solution

  • Identify the key elements of creating a successful fintech startup through interviewing an entrepreneur

  • Develop your own business model canvas and pitch for your startup idea

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1 month at 10 hours a week
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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • How changes in the global financial regulatory environment have come to drive fintech innovations.

  • How technology, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, make possible the rise of fintech companies.

Skills you'll gain

Category: remittances
Category: financial regulatory environment
Category: fintech companies
Category: Peer-To-Peer Lending

What you'll learn

  • How the blockchain. distributed ledger and artificial intelligence technologies work and the applications of these technologies.

  • The benefits and considerations when using blockchain and how to decide if blockchain is the right solution to a problem.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Category: Web 3.0
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Blockchain

Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

Course 318 hours4.7 (30 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Entrepreneurship opportunities arise out of necessity, being driven to solve a real need or a social problem.

  • Emerging markets offer huge opportunities for disruptive innovation.

  • Adopting design thinking methodologies encourages a focus on user-centric products and services.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Planning
Category: Financial Technology
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Design Thinking

Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future

Course 412 hours4.3 (10 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Develop your own business model canvas and pitch for a startup idea.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Model Canvas
Category: pitch
Category: Financial Technology
Category: Presentation
Category: Entrepreneurship

Instructor

Co-Pierre Georg
University of Cape Town
5 Courses17,407 learners

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