In episode 97 of Venture Everywhere, the host is Dr. Rio Xin Chen, co-founder and co-CEO of Pandas, a B2B platform that was acquired and connected Asia with millions of small merchants across Latin America. He sits down with Mike Quinn, co-founder and CEO of Boost, a technology company digitizing last-mile supply chains in emerging markets. Mike shares how a decade building fintech ventures in Africa shaped his vision for Boost and the role of technology in driving inclusive growth. He also discusses how Boost’s asset-light model is helping small distributors and retailers thrive in fast-growing markets.
In this episode, you will hear:
Digitizing last-mile supply chains in emerging markets
Empowering small distributors and retailers through digital tools
Partnering with Unilever to modernize distribution networks
Scaling an asset-light model across Africa and beyond
Unlocking working capital through partnerships with Mastercard and local banks
Learn more about Mike Quinn | Boost Technology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikep-quinn/
Website: https://www.withboost.co/
Learn more about Dr. Rio Xin Chen | Pandas
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rio-xin/
