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Apr 2016
15m 43s

Episode 5 - Latin America Blooms

PAYPAL CURRENCY
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The strategy for business development in Latin America has been unique for PayPal. Among other regional and cultural differences, the way that Latin American consumers are using PayPal has proven to differ from the U.S. in crucial ways. In this episode, we explore these differences and address how PayPal Latin America is developing their own strategy to reac ... Show More
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