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In this insightful episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, host Maheen Bari speaks with Ola Boya, Founder & CEO of C.O.R.A. Technologies Inc., and Lisa Massicotte, COO at C.O.R.A. Technologies Inc. about how Cora Commerce is transforming cross-border trade in West Africa.
By addressing the $93 billion USD informal trade market, Cora Commerce is streamlining transactions, enhancing financial security, and leveraging real-time data analytics to bridge the trade gap between local businesses and global markets.
🚀 Learn more about how Cora Commerce is revolutionizing trade by visiting 👉 coracommerce.com
Key Highlights:
- The Cora Commerce Journey – From concept to execution: how Cora Technologies built a robust digital platform while navigating partnerships and regulatory challenges.
- Scaling & Market Expansion – Overcoming barriers in cross-border trade through digital innovation and strategic collaborations.
- Investor Readiness & Capital Raising – Insights into what attracts investors to startups and best practices for securing early-stage funding.
- The Role of Government in Driving Innovation – How policies, grants, and funding programs help accelerate tech-driven businesses.
- Entrepreneurial Insights – Practical advice from Ola and Lisa for aspiring founders looking to scale their ventures.
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