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08/24/2026

Everyone is talking about AI.

Far fewer people are talking about how AI will move money.

As Holly Jones explained in our latest EmFi conversation:
AI agents won't just generate content.

They'll transact.

Traditional banking infrastructure wasn't built for machines sending value across borders 24/7.

That's why programmable money and stablecoin infrastructure are becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation.

The AI economy won't just need intelligence.

It will need modern financial infrastructure.

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.ly/Q04t-bBb0
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08/21/2026

Final call for CFO100 applications.

We have just a few spots left in our 2026 CFO100 cohort, and applications close August 23.

Over 10 weeks, CFO100 equips finance professionals with the skills to move beyond reporting and play a more strategic role in their organizations, including:
✔ Financial reporting
✔ Budgeting & forecasting
✔ Cash flow management
✔ Financial risk management
✔ Strategic financial analysis

If you’re ready to strengthen your finance leadership skills and become a stronger strategic partner within your organization, this is your final opportunity to join this year’s cohort.

👉 Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q04tJY5T0

08/19/2026

The most influential finance professionals aren’t known because they produce great spreadsheets.

They’re trusted because leaders rely on their insight.

They understand the business.

They anticipate risks.

They guide important decisions.

CFO100 equips finance professionals with the practical skills to lead financial decision-making.

If you’re ready to strengthen your strategic finance skills, CFO100 is for you.

👉 Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q04ttKS80

08/17/2026

One of the best pieces of founder advice from our latest EmFi conversation had nothing to do with stablecoins.

"If your proof of concept isn't almost embarrassingly small, it's probably too big."

One corridor.

One currency.

One customer.

One use case.

Prove the economics.

Learn.

Then scale.

Too many companies try to redesign everything at once.

The best founders solve one problem well before solving ten.

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.li/Q04tc7-t0
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08/13/2026

The biggest mistake founders make with stablecoins?

Starting with stablecoins.

In our latest EmFi conversation, Holly Jones from Circle shared a simple framework:
Don't start with the technology.

Start with the problem.

What's slowing your business down?

What's creating unnecessary costs?

What's taking five days that should take five seconds?

Only then ask whether stablecoin infrastructure is the right solution.

The best technologies don't win because they're new.

They win because they solve real problems.

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.li/Q04sXdtB0
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08/12/2026

Anyone can generate a financial report.

The real value comes from understanding what the numbers mean and using them to guide better decisions.

CFO100 equips finance professionals with the practical skills to lead financial decision-making.

Over 10 weeks, participants strengthen their skills in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis—all through practical, real-world application.

Applications are now open.

👉 Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q04sJWl70

08/07/2026

Technology rarely wins because it's new.

It wins because it solves a problem better than the alternatives.

That was one of the strongest themes from our latest EmFi conversation with Holly Jones, Head of Enterprise Sales, EMEA at Circle.

Rather than asking, "How do I use stablecoins?"

Founders should ask:
• Where is value being lost today?
• Which transactions are too slow?
• Where are foreign exchange costs creating friction?
• How could moving money become simpler?

Only then should they ask whether stablecoin infrastructure is the right solution.

The conversation also explored why many businesses are starting with treasury management and cross-border settlement, why AI may accelerate demand for programmable money, and why the best proof of concept is often "almost embarrassingly small."

At EmFi, we're less interested in technology trends than practical implementation.

This conversation is a thoughtful look at where stablecoin infrastructure is already creating value—and where founders should begin.

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.li/Q04sfKQV0
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08/05/2026

Applications for the 2026 CFO100 Program are now open.

Today’s finance professionals are expected to do much more than prepare reports. They’re expected to interpret financial data, anticipate risks and contribute to better business decisions.

The CFO100 Program equips finance professionals with the practical skills to lead financial decision-making.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll develop practical skills in:
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Financial risk management
- Strategic financial analysis

August 24 – October 26, 2026

100% Virtual

No cost to participants

The program is delivered in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and Norad.

If you’re ready to move beyond reporting and become a stronger strategic finance leader, apply today.

👉 Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q04rRhHh0

08/01/2026

"We're not in Silicon Valley. We're in Africa."

Mohamed Okasha's advice for founders was simple:

Be capital efficient.

Raise what you need.

Spend carefully.

Focus on cash flow.

Because Africa isn't producing hundreds of unicorns.

Exit options are limited.

Capital is harder to access.

And the companies that survive are usually the ones that manage cash best.

His best line:
"Good companies don't fail because they lose money. They fail because they run out of cash."

Every founder should hear that.

Watch the full conversation: https://hubs.li/Q04rxLs_0
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07/30/2026

Everyone asks about the $5.4B.

Our favorite number from our latest report is different.

1,339.

That's the number of companies that raised venture capital across Africa between 2023 and 2025.

Behind every data point is a founder taking a risk, building a team and trying to solve a problem.

The story of African venture capital isn't really about money.

It's about builders.

And there are more of them than many people realize.

Read Where Capital Flows: Africa's Venture Ecosystem 2023-2025.
Download the report: https://hubs.li/Q04rkVkw0

A limited document on deal size trends.