Usman Javaid is the CEO of Ricult International, a multidimensional artificial intelligence-powered solution seeking to empower smallholder farmers in Asia, through a digital financial technology solution.  In this episode, KJ and Usman share insights on the critical challenges faced by farmers in Asia, such as inefficiencies, financial exclusion, and climate change, and how technology can mitigate these issues.

Key Takeaways:

01:33 The Ag Tech Revolution

06:30 Challenges in Agriculture

10:05 Climate Change and Its Impact

11:57 Innovative Solutions with AI

27:54 Future Vision and Expansion

Quote of the Show (18:00):

"My vision is to help farmers work their way out of poverty. Technology or access to capital is a means to an end. The end is improving lives." - Usman Javaid

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Ways to connect with Usman Javaid

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/usmanj

Company Website: https://www.web.ricult.com/  

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ricult/

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