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Catching Up with Natix at DePIN Summit Africa 2025
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Recorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, host Connor welcomed back Alireza Ghods, Co-founder and CEO of Natix, for his fifth appearance. Alireza shared insights from his trip to Mombasa and the opportunities for crypto adoption in Africa, highlighting Natix’s demand-led approach through partnerships with local businesses. He discussed the company’s dual focus on mapmaking and autonomous driving, noting the higher value and longevity of autonomous driving data. Alireza also reflected on Natix’s token on Solana, praised its usability, and teased major collaborations as the company focuses on scaling and revenue growth.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - Emerging Markets and Product Fit in Africa
02:07 - Current Footprint in Africa and Demand Strategy
03:11 - Focus on Autonomous Driving vs. Mapmaking
04:32 - Data Requirements for Autonomous Driving
06:06 - Monetizing Data for Mapmaking and Autonomous Driving
08:06 - Understanding AI Models in Autonomous Vehicles
10:32 - Experience with Solana and Token Launch
12:52 - Future Plans and Upcoming Announcements
14:13 - How to Get Involved and Learn More
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
114 episodes
Manage episode 502612671 series 3446703
Follow Proof of Coverage: https://x.com/coverageproved
Recorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, host Connor welcomed back Alireza Ghods, Co-founder and CEO of Natix, for his fifth appearance. Alireza shared insights from his trip to Mombasa and the opportunities for crypto adoption in Africa, highlighting Natix’s demand-led approach through partnerships with local businesses. He discussed the company’s dual focus on mapmaking and autonomous driving, noting the higher value and longevity of autonomous driving data. Alireza also reflected on Natix’s token on Solana, praised its usability, and teased major collaborations as the company focuses on scaling and revenue growth.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - Emerging Markets and Product Fit in Africa
02:07 - Current Footprint in Africa and Demand Strategy
03:11 - Focus on Autonomous Driving vs. Mapmaking
04:32 - Data Requirements for Autonomous Driving
06:06 - Monetizing Data for Mapmaking and Autonomous Driving
08:06 - Understanding AI Models in Autonomous Vehicles
10:32 - Experience with Solana and Token Launch
12:52 - Future Plans and Upcoming Announcements
14:13 - How to Get Involved and Learn More
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
114 episodes
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