Shamina Singh

Brian Cute, interim CEO at the Global Cyber Alliance, builds practical cyber toolkits for small firms. Shamina Singh, founder of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, drives digital and financial inclusion for small businesses. They discuss phishing, ransomware, QR-code sticker scams and AI-driven deepfakes. They explore localized toolkits, training, supply-chain ripple effects and scalable public-private defenses.

Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow at Brookings and co-founder of the World Data Lab, joins Shamina Singh, founder of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, to discuss the booming global middle class and its impact on small businesses. They explore how small enterprises are vital for economic growth and job creation, alongside the challenges faced by 'strivers' in emerging markets. The duo highlights the importance of digital inclusion, e-commerce, and AI in empowering small businesses, ensuring they thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Guests discuss the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse. Shamina Singh talks about inclusive growth. Austin Allison explains modernizing real estate co-ownership. Mace McCain shares insights on market performance. Topics include supply chain resilience, financial inclusion, co-owning vacation homes, and asset allocation in a booming market.