Episode 48: Carl Wegner CEO of Contour on Trade Finance (Alternative title: The Dominos Pizza Tracker)

March 05, 2020

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Interested in learning more about how blockchain can help with all the inefficiencies of trade finance? You are listening to the right episode! Carl Wegner, CEO of Contour comes on the podcast to discuss all things global trade and why he believes this tech is going to change the game.

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Carl Wegner

Catherine Rutter

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Citi joins Contour trade finance network — Recent announcement on Citi joining the network.

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