Valora

Unlock the Power of Crypto with Valora’s Learn and Earn Program! At Valora, we’re committed to making crypto accessible for everyone. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Tether.io, Celo Foundation, and Stabila Foundation to launch our Learn and Earn program, exclusively through Valora. Learn about USD₮, the world’s most popular stablecoin, & discover how it’s empowering people globally with secure, fast, & low-cost transactions. Complete our course & earn $1 USD₮ to get started—no deposits required. Opt into in-app notifications to get the latest news on Learn and Earn. Join us on this journey & unlock the world of crypto from your phone. https://bit.ly/3MDYxNz

Check out CEO Jackie Bona chatting with Ben Weiss on Legends n Leaders. Jackie shares how her time at Spotify, Twitter, and Google has influenced her mission to make Web3 payments & apps accessible to all. YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ezBaT2UG Spotify: https://lnkd.in/esz_sPnc Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eHZXnnp7

New Episode! Jackie Bona, CEO of Valora, has taken her skills as Spotify's former Global Director of Product Marketing to make the Web3 payment and app infrastructure simple to access and use with the right consumer based approach. Her unique background at Twitter and Google both focusing on product has given Jackie vast insights into how to make platforms stay relevant. She co-founded Valora with the mission to take this knowledge and make a space that has fragments into a unified ecosystem with the ability to transact seamlessly. Valora is a crypto wallet with an app system that is designed to be universal and simple to use. From saving, sending money, changing tokens, to discovering new crypto attributes, Valora has become a go to space. Jackie discusses her journey into Web3, how her background in consumer tech prepared her, and her vision for Valora! Thank you to Laura Caron for helping with this! YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eGX7cv6z Spotify: https://lnkd.in/emFDUvpn Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/esxyHWJX

I normally don't like to admit the Swedes do anything better than the Danes. Spotify is an exception. The company has defined the Swedish startup scene and turned it into a breathing ground for entrepreneurs. The Spotify culture is notorious for their emphasis on innovation, transparency, and autonomy, fostering a collaborative work environment. Led by one of the OGs of the Nordic tech scene - Daniel Ek 👑 - we are not surprised to see some amazing people coming out of the institution. Already former Spotify employees are responsible for: 📈 +88 startups raised +$1M 💰 +$1B in total funding Why do they make so good founders? 🔹 Data-driven decision-making 🔹 Subscription masterminds 🔹 Streaming experts 🔹 User Experience 🔹 Growth experts Spotify has attracted top people from: Harvard, Ebay, Google, Stanford, McKinsey, HP, KTH, TDC, Twitter, Uppsala University, iZettle, Stockholm University etc. Over 80 companies have been founded by former Spotify employees, including amazing companies like Gilion, Podimo, Variant, Neko Health, Replicate, kencko, Lifesum, Kavall, Modal, Slang.ai, Valora, Mimo and more! They are being led by some of the worlds best tech operators and technologist and excited to see their companies grow: Daniel Ek, Henrik Landgren, Eva Kirstine Lægdsgaard, Jesse Walden, Andreas Jansson, Ricardo Vice Santos, Markus Falk, Erel Sherman, Erik Bernhardsson, Alex Sambvani, Jackie Bona, Andreas Meisingseth and many more! 🙏 thank you Harmonic (startup database) for helping source the data

Proud to share some exciting news from the Mobile Stack team: The SheFi Wallet is LIVE! Designed by SheFi and powered by Mobile Stack, this mobile-first wallet lowers the barriers to entry, making it easier than ever to engage with crypto, DeFi, and beyond - right from your phone. https://lnkd.in/eGx-4HnA

You’ve heard it before. “Crypto is useless.” It’s a line repeated so often, it feels like fact.  But if you’ve only scratched the surface, it’s easy to miss the deeper truth: crypto isn’t useless—you just haven’t needed it yet. For most of us, traditional financial systems work well enough. But what about when they don’t? What if unreliable infrastructure, unpredictable macroeconomic conditions, and sky-high fees shape your everyday experiences? For millions of people, that’s the reality, and crypto is a lifeline. 1.4 billion adults remain unbanked, as the richest 1% own nearly half the world’s wealth, and 1.7 billion workers live in countries where inflation outpaces wages. So, while crypto may be “useless” to some, for the 617 million global crypto owners, it’s also a vital choice: a choice for greater financial literacy and freedom, a choice for self-custody and ownership, and a choice to participate in a new digital economy empowering the many, not the few. The Celo Foundation is proud to amplify the voices of builders creating solutions that address the limitations of existing systems, driving a more equitable financial future for all. From reducing the costs of cross-border payments to bringing small business loans to entrepreneurs in emerging markets, Celo ecosystem projects–and the industry at large–are making crypto useful for those who need it most. Visit cryptoisuseless.com to learn more about Crypto is useless* today.

Accessing your favorite stables just got easier! Valora users can now use MoonPay* to buy USDT and USDC on Celo!! This new feature allows you to use these stablecoins for gas fees, making transactions faster and more seamless. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epdFPc76 *Take note of Moonpay’s unsupported countries. https://lnkd.in/eyxkpuyK

Our partner Mobile Stack is proud to sponsor SheFi Summit in Singapore this week. Here are some key events featuring the Valora and Mobile Stack team: -First, Denisse Halm will share insights on a panel discussing "Bringing Real-World Use Cases Onchain" at 11:41 AM! - Next, don't miss Jackie Bona’s keynote "The Mobile Frontier: Why It Matters for Web3" at 2:13 PM https://lu.ma/hvybo8zz Hope to see you there!

Building a healthy and diversified portfolio means moving assets across networks & being able to respond to the market. However, navigating those transfers has been historically difficult, requiring multiple accounts, web-based swapping platforms, creating a fragmented experience. Valora’s Cross-chain Swaps simplifies that, empowering even the greenest crypto newbie to easily manage & swap assets across networks from one app. For experienced users, this just further enhances your ability to take quick responsive actions & grow your portfolio. Just pick your tokens, select the amount, & hit swap. It’s that simple. Cross-chain swapping in seconds now on Valora. https://lnkd.in/eS485xq3

Web3 is built on the belief of a decentralized and borderless world, but often, more chains mean a more fragmented experience, leaving many people on the sidelines. Cross-chain Swaps from Valora enable you to move money freely between networks in one mobile wallet. Now, you can swap tokens across networks in seconds, right from your phone. Say goodbye to fumbling through multiple browsers and wallets just to connect to the right chain. Valora makes it easy. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eS485xq3