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It's the Monopolies, Stupid

It's the Monopolies, Stupid

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Adolfo Babatz, Founder and CEO of Clip, which transformed the Mexican streetscape by not only putting a payment terminal into the hands of micro-merchants but also by offering financial services to help them become more efficient.

Mexico Matters

April 9, 202649m 22s

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Show Notes

 In this episode, Mariana speaks with Adolfo Babatz, Founder and CEO of Clip, the company that transformed the Mexican streetscape by not only putting a payment terminal into the hands of micro-merchants but also by offering them financial services to help them become more efficient to survive. 

They discuss the structural issues blocking Mexico’s fintech revolution and digital currency adoption. They also explore what other countries like Brazil and India have done to reduce the attractiveness of cash, the impact of AI on Clip and Latin America, and which model will  the region follow: the “Super App” model of China, or the fragmented, specialized approach of the U.S.  

Lastly, they touch upon Adolfo’s personal qualities and his mission to bridge the socioeconomic gap between the banked and unbanked merchants.