Fintech for the People

Community-based pharmacies are often the first point of care for people living in Africa. But operational problems hold back Africa’s health supply chain. Amee Parbhoo talks with Michael Moreland about how Field Intelligence is making the pharmaceutical supply chain more simple, affordable, and effective.

Show Notes

Community-based pharmacies are often the first point of care for people living in Africa. But operational challenges prevent these pharmacies from keeping their shelves stocked and hold back Africa’s health supply chain from reaching its full potential. Michael Moreland started Field Intelligence to resolve this problem. In this episode, host Amee Parbhoo talks with Michael about how Field Intelligence solves healthcare retailers' challenges by making the pharmaceutical supply chain more simple, affordable, and effective.

Underdeveloped supply chains negatively impact small pharmacies that serve as the entry point to Africa’s healthcare system, making it more difficult for communities to access medicine, vitamins, and other essential products. Financing for health retailers is expensive and distributors aren’t doing enough, which leads to a fragmented market with poor visibility. Michael shares how Field solves this problem by providing a platform for data-driven supply chain management, distribution services, and embedded financial services for small pharmacies across Africa. 

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Creators & Guests

Host
Amee Parbhoo
Writer
Cassidy Butler
Producer
Laura Krebs
Editor
Reese Clutter

What is Fintech for the People?

Fintech has the power to build a more inclusive world. Fintech for the People is about the innovators who are developing fintech solutions that reach the people who’ve been left behind. In each episode, we’ll hear from innovators who are creating financial solutions that bring every person the financial tools they need to grow their business, support their family, and build their community. Together, we’ll learn how fintech looks different in spaces and places where basic financial services are a luxury — and how solutions to address these challenges require a different level of creativity, empathy, and execution.

Fintech for the People is an Accion podcast hosted by Amee Parbhoo, Managing Partner of Accion Venture Lab – an early-stage investor in inclusive fintech startups. Learn more about Accion Venture Lab here. Episodes will be released in seasons, on a weekly schedule.