Innovation in financial services often lies in understanding where the user already is

Bernardo Bardawil · Mar 15, 2026

Innovation in financial services often lies in understanding where the user already is.

Instead of creating yet another app to download, the strategy of integrating a banking service into a messaging platform like WhatsApp showed immense potential. It reached one hundred thousand accounts in less than a year.

This approach highlights the importance of using existing ecosystems and technology creatively to reach people.

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