Indigenomics and the Digital Future: A Conversation with Carol Anne Hilton
In this episode of The Future Money Podcast presented by The Interledger Foundation, host Lawil Karama interviews Carol Ann Hilton, CEO of the Indigenomics Institute and a leader in Indigenous economics.
We discuss her book “Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table” and its emphasis on incorporating Indigenous perspectives into global economic frameworks. Hilton explores economic justice, sustainable business practices, and the significance of self-governance.
The conversation showcases successful Indigenous business models and examines how digital financial inclusion impacts Indigenous communities. While the Indigenous economy is surging, full Indigenous economic participation remains limited. Hilton advocates for combining traditional knowledge with modern technologies such as AI and blockchain to advance economic and technological development. In this conversation, we are led towards the publication of her second book, “The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power.” Where racist practices such as Canada’s Indian Act thwarted Indigenous economic progress, the book deconstructs these historic and systemic barriers and presents an ethical response. To learn more about Carol Ann Hilton, please visit her website.
Her books include “Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table” and her upcoming work “The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power”, which is now available for pre-order and ships after April 12th, 2025.
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Empowerment through design: Kumquat’s approach to Financial Inclusion.
Welcome to the Future Money Podcast. In this episode, host Lawil Karama speaks with Larissa Lamporsad and Kayee Au, co-founders of Kumquat, a product design and user strategy consultancy based in South Africa with global reach. They share their journeys and discuss how trust, simplicity, and dignity in designing financial services shape their work at Kumquat. The discussion explores the importance of cultural relevance and ethical solutions, highlighting how thoughtful design drives innovation and meaningful change in today’s digital finance landscape. To learn more about Kumquat, please visit their website or reach out to Kayee Au or Laurisha Rampersad.
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From Engineering to Digital Financial Inclusion
In this episode of the Future|Money Podcast, we sit down with Santosh Viswanatham, a seasoned engineer and open-source advocate from Hyderabad, India.
We explore Santosh’s personal journey, the impact of digital financial inclusion in India, and his active role in the open-source movement, particularly in web monetization and financial technology.
Santosh shares his firsthand experience of how India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) revolutionized the financial landscape, bringing millions into the banking system and enabling seamless digital transactions. The conversation leads us to the potential of web monetization, challenges in adopting new financial technologies, and examine how open-source collaboration can create a more equitable digital economy, drive innovation, and shape future financial systems.
This episode was recorded on April 4th, 2024.
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Looking back, Moving forward
In this special episode of the Future Money Podcast, we look back at a year off digital financial inclusion Through curated highlights from guest conversations. We explore the evolving landscape of digital transactions, the role of food in community building, and artists’ unique perspectives on value, universal payment systems, and innovative approaches to creating a more inclusive financial future. Join us as we revisit the moments that sparked meaningful discussions and highlighted remarkable progress in narrowing the financial gap.
Check out the full conversations featured in this episode, listed below!
Mia Wright Ross - Loose Change
Subhashish Panigrahi - Bring Down A Mountain
Stefan Thomas, Evan Schwartz - Reimagine global payments with the creators of the Interledger
Dr. Andrew Mangle - Taking the train to Digital Financial Inclusion
Lena Ghaninejad - Liminal Matter
Uchi Uchibeke - Redefining financial inclusion with Chimoney
Esther Mwema - Sikhula Sonke: Living Archives of Afrofuturist Village Banking
Xiaoji Song - Parallel Society
Felipe Brugues, Ana Rodriguez, and Juan Carlos Leon - Re/Simulate
Joran Greef - Architecture of Trust
Carlijn Kingma - Waterworks of Money
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Reimagine global payments with the creators of Interledger
In this Future Money Podcast episode, host Sabine Schaller converses with Stefan Thomas and Evan Schwartz, the Interledger Protocol (ILP) co-creators. They explore ILP’s development journey, scalability, and its potential to create a universal payment network.
The conversation delves into their design process, which aims to simplify and route payments seamlessly across different networks, much like how the Internet handles data.
The discussion also touches on future outlooks, focusing on automated transactions, Dassi (a peer-to-peer implementation driving ILP adoption), ILDCP’s potential, and community involvement through events like the Interledger Summit in Cape Town and hackathons.
At this year’s summit, Stefan Thomas will present his keynote, “How I Learned to Love Packetization,” which you can view through the Interledger Summit livestream on Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 AM (30 minutes).
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