Tayo Oviosu
(1977- )
Entrepreneur
Tayo Oviosu is a Nigerian entrepreneur and technology executive. He is the founder and CEO of Paga, a mobile financial services company that provides payment and financial services to individuals and businesses in Nigeria. Oviosu has extensive experience in the technology and financial services industries, and he is a leading figure in the African fintech sector.
Before starting Paga, he held various management positions at companies in the United States, Europe, and Africa. Oviosu is also a mentor and advisor to startups in Africa and around the world. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the development of the African tech ecosystem and his advocacy for financial inclusion and access to affordable financial services for all.
He received his electrical engineering degree from the University of Southern California and his MBA from Stanford University. After working as an engineer for a startup in Los Angeles, Oviosu went on to work for Deloitte Consulting, where he led technical implementation teams across various industries. He then worked as Manager of Corporate Development at Cisco Systems, where he was responsible for strategy, acquisitions, and investments in four technology sectors. In 2008, Oviosu relocated to Nigeria and joined Travant Capital Partners, where he executed investment strategy in West Africa. He then founded Paga in 2009 to make the mobile phone the primary means of electronic transactions and to increase the volume of financial transactions in Nigeria by making means of transactions and cash more accessible and portable.
Motivational Quote:
“Financial inclusion is not just a nice-to-have, it is a must-have for Africa’s growth and development.”
5 Success Lessons
to learn from Tayo Oviosu
- Create solutions that work for everyone, not just for the few.
- To create a great company, you need to have a great team.
- The best way to get your own feelings about something is to go see it for yourself.
- Africa is definitely the next frontier; get excited about it.
- Focus on the long-term.
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