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James Downer
Financial inclusion by day, reforestation by night
James Downer is an entrepreneur and the Founder in Residence at Celo, a blockchain platform focused on financial inclusion. He has a background in computer science and has been actively involved in supporting Venezuelan migrants in Colombia through his startup, Roda Creditos, which provides credit solutions for unbanked individuals. His work addresses the challenges faced by over a million migrants who struggle to access traditional banking services due to systemic barriers.123
In addition to his role at Roda, Downer has previously held positions at Celo and Dendros, contributing to his expertise in creating innovative financial solutions. He is passionate about solving last-mile problems and co-developing impactful solutions.23
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It's happening. Client density is high enough and we're launching battery swapping at last.
