Third Speaker Announced!

At the age of 23, Ben Lyon is pioneering technology that is connecting microfinance institutions to their borrowers via cell phones. After witnessing countries devastated through man-made strife and natural disaster, Ben began exploring how he could make a positive impact.

The result:  his vision to bring mobile banking to the microfinance world and his passion to empower people, through technology, to achieve their own aspirations.

Hear how Ben discovered this path and how the technology he’s building will impact the world on November 13th in DC!

Ben is the third finalist of the Staples Youth Social Entrepreneurship Competition. We’re still interviewing and selecting candidates so don’t wait to apply!

Learn more about his organization FrontlineSMS: Credit