Nelson Peña, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of Amero Exchange, shares his mission to make digital finance accessible across Latin America by simplifying remittances, enabling bank-free living, and redefining financial trust.

In this conversation with Sam Sealey, Nelson shares personal stories and talks about Amero’s early hurdles and the transformative power of USDC in real-life emergencies. This episode dives into what it means to create an inclusive financial ecosystem from the ground up.

Key Takeaways:

(01:27) The importance of building solutions rooted in personal and community needs.

(02:56) The widespread impact of limited banking access across underserved regions.

(04:33) How high transaction fees can deepen financial exclusion.

(09:38) Why enabling easy access to digital dollars is crucial for adoption.

(13:10) How aligned missions can drive product and ecosystem growth.

(14:35) Making blockchain tools accessible by focusing on user familiarity.

(17:38) Building resilient infrastructure by connecting multiple technologies.

(19:52) Simplifying crypto so users can benefit without needing to understand the tech.

Resources Mentioned:

Nelson Peña

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonp1/

Amero Exchange | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ameroexchange/

Amero Exchange | Website

https://amero.exchange

USDC

https://www.circle.com/usdc

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