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Episode Synopsis
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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Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker
Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com
The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
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