ReFi Medellín with Tereza Bízková and Juan Giraldo | S3 BONUS episode

In this bonus episode of the ReFi Podcast, John Ellison sits down with the new co-hosts of season 4, Maya Dentzel and Tereza Bízková, along with her colleague Juan Giraldo from ReFi Medellín, ReFi DAO’s local node. They discuss the incredible work being done in Medellín, Colombia, to drive the Web3 movement through community events and sustainable practices.
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Timestamps:
00:26 Welcome to ReFi Podcast
01:57 Meet the Hosts and Guests
03:22 Vision for ReFi Podcast Season Four
05:30 The Story of ReFi Medellin
06:51 Personal Journeys into ReFi
08:10 Community Engagement and Events
12:56 Challenges and Solutions in ReFi Medellin
22:09 Innovative Onboarding Strategies
25:23 Micro Lending and Financial Inclusion
30:51 Demographics of ReFi Medellin Local Node
32:00 Fundraising and Key Metrics
34:19 Fundraising Strategies and Marketing
41:05 Team Dynamics and Lessons Learned
44:06 Governance and Decision Making
46:16 Expansion of Local Nodes in Colombia
50:55 Future Projects and Vision
54:11 Getting Involved and Final Reflections