About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of AI on digital payments and the innovative approaches in açaí production in Brazil.

How AI Agents Could Change Digital Payments Brazil's Pix payment system has already transformed how millions of people move money. Now, fintech company Iniciador is exploring what happens when artificial intelligence can initiate payments on behalf of users. We speak with Chief Product Officer Gustavo Bressler about AI-powered transactions, security, regulation and the future of digital commerce. Can Innovation Create More Value from the Amazon? We also meet Tomaz Martins from Maçaix, a Brazilian foodtech company using technology, traceability and regenerative business models to reinvent açaí production. From specialty açaí to biodiversity innovation, we explore how technology could help create economic opportunities while supporting the protection of the Amazon rainforest. The programme is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast--6924871/support . Production manager: Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz Somewhere on Earth Productions UK Ltd. We’re a UK based production company creating podcasts and branded content that bring stories, places and people into focus. We’re all…

People in this episode

Host: Ania Lichtarowicz

Guests: Gustavo Bressler, Tomaz Martins

Topics covered

• AI in payments
• digital commerce
• fintech
• açaí production
• sustainability
• regenerative business models

Keywords

• AI payments
• Pix payment system
• digital transactions
• fintech innovation
• sustainability
• Amazon rainforest
• açaí
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iniciador, Maçaix

Places: Brazil, Amazon

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