In this interview, Elizabeth Rossiello, CEO and founder of AZA Finance, formerly BitPesa, discusses her journey from New York to Africa and the founding of her company. Rossiello highlights the challenges and motivations behind creating a fintech company focused on improving cross-border payments and currency trading in Africa using blockchain technology. She emphasizes the importance of liquidity, efficient settlement, and building a robust financial infrastructure to support seamless transactions. Rossiello also touches on her leadership style, advocating for servant leadership and equity, and the evolution of AZA Finance from a crypto-focused startup to a licensed financial services provider operating across multiple continents. Watch it here.