In the heart of Africa’s bustling fintech landscape stands a visionary leader, Olugbenga Agboola, also known as “GB”, a Nigerian software engineer and entrepreneur.
As the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, born in 1985, Agboola embodies innovation and determination in revolutionising financial services across the continent.
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About the CEO of Flutterwave
Agboola is an MBA program graduate at MIT Sloan School of Management. His standard IT security certifications came from Albuquerque, New Mexico’s EC-Council University. Following that, he graduated with a degree in Advanced Computing and Project Management from the University of Westminster in London, UK. In November 2012, he began and finished the Fundamentals of Finance for The Technical Executive, which advanced his academic path. Gbenga created a Leading Edge Operations Plan in April 2013.
He participated in the Essential IT for Non-IT Executives training and the Supply Chain Strategy and Management program in November 2014. During this instruction, he learned how to use development tools. In addition, Olugbenga Agboola studied server administration, agent management systems, ethical hacking, JavaScript, PHP, PHP Apps, product innovation, product life cycle management, product management, and retail banking.
Before founding Flutterwave with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji in 2016, he worked as an application engineer at the renowned Paypal and in product management at Google.
Agboola’s journey began with a bold vision, which is to build a modern payment infrastructure that transcends borders and empowers businesses and individuals alike. With this ambition as his guiding light, he embarked on a mission to bridge the gap between Africa and the global economy.
Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave achievement
Under his stewardship, Flutterwave has emerged as a beacon of hope for Africa’s burgeoning tech scene. With its suite of payment solutions, including payment processing, remittances, and digital banking, the company has democratised access to financial services, unleashing the potential of millions of Africans.
But Agboola’s impact extends far beyond the boardroom. He champions innovation and inclusion, tirelessly advocating for policies and initiatives that foster entrepreneurship and economic growth. Through his leadership, Flutterwave has become a catalyst for change, driving financial inclusion and prosperity across the continent.
Listed on Fortune’s 40 under 40 2020 list, He also appeared in Time’s Next 100 list in 2021, and in April 2022, Agboola received the tech investor of the year award in the Business Insider Africa awards.
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Agboola was decorated by President Muhammadu Buhari with Nigeria’s National Honour Medal of the Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of technology, innovations and economic development. He was awarded the honour alongside Exceptional personalities like Ameyo Adadevoh, Abubakar Abdullahi, Tony Elumelu, Jim Ovia, and others.
As Tech CEO of the Week, Agboola’s story inspires aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide. His unwavering commitment to Africa’s future, coupled with his relentless pursuit of excellence, exemplifies the transformative power of technology in driving positive change.
In the ever-evolving landscape of African fintech, Olugbenga Agboola stands tall as a visionary leader, paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive financial future for all.