Africa’s Young Outstanding Entrepreneurs -

5 young African entrepreneurs on the 2022 Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst list in brief. Positively, a global group of innovators, visionaries, scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs. People are inventing possibilities for a more inclusive and prosperous world.

Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, PiggyVest – Lagos.

Firstly, we have Odunayo Eweniyi, co-founder & COO of PiggyVest. It leads the largest digital savings platform in Nigeria, boasting over 4 million users. In January, she co-founded First Check Africa. A seed fund prioritizing early investment in women in African tech. Infact, it streamlined access to venture capital for technology startups. Still as a member at Village Capital, Odunayo shapes strategic decisions. Her achievements include winning the 2022 Forbes Africa Technology and Innovation award. Also, being a 2021 TIME100 Next honoree. Hence, featured on Bloomberg Business Weekly’s 2020 Bloomberg50 list.

Olugbenga Olubanjo Olufemi, Founder and CEO, Reeddi – Lagos

Next, The Founder & CEO of Reeddi, Olubanjo Olugbenga (Olu), earned numerous global awards. Olu’s flagship innovation, the Reeddi Capsules, earned a nomination as one of Prince William’s prestigious EarthShot Prize. Besides, 15 finalists received recognition as Time’s Best Invention of 2021. Holding a Bachelor’s in engineering from University of Ibadan and a Master’s from University of Toronto. Olu was honored with the University of Toronto John Wesley J. Hall Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship. Also, the University of Toronto Social Innovation Award. Futhermore, creating a global and economically beneficial impact, Olu employs technology and innovations guided.

Gregory Rockson, Co-Founder and CEO, mPharma – Accra

Thirdly, Gregory Rockson, Co-founder and CEO of mPharma. He oversees a technology-driven vendor-managed inventory. Moreover, its a retail pharmacy platform that operates in 9 African countries. mPharma efficiently manages a network of over 420 pharmacies and GoodHealth shops. Nevertheless, It provides vital services to millions of patients annually.

Gloria Walton, CEO and President, The Solutions Project – DC

Gloria Walton, an award-winning community organizer. She’s a writer, speaker, serves as the President & CEO of The Solutions Project. The organization advances climate solutions through grantmaking. Resultantly, it amplifies the stories of frontline community leaders. Gloria, is recognized as one of the country’s promising next generation political leader. She is one of the “100 Power Players in Philanthropy” by Inside Philanthropy. Equally, she is changing status quo with her wealth of experience in power-building and movement work.

Wemimo Abbey, Co-CEO, Esusu – United States

Abbey, hailing from the slums of Lagos, Nigeria. He arrived in the United States at 17. Facing credit challenges, he and his mother resorted to a payday lender at 400% interest. This experience ignited Abbey’s drive to co-found Esusu, a fintech firm. It enabled low- to moderate-income households to leverage on-time rent payments for credit building. Esusu’s platform offers rent reporting, property analytics, and rental aid, It fostered financial access, stability for renters and property owners. Recently valued at $1 billion in a Series B fundraising round, Esusu was established in 2018. Prior, Abbey spearheaded a global social venture. It provided affordable clean water to 250,000+ people in eight emerging nations. Moreover, he founded Open Aid Initiative, acquired in 2014. Abbey’s career spans Accenture, Goldman Sachs, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Apart from Esusu, he is a Queen’s Young Leader and Royal Commonwealth Society member. A Magna Cum Laude graduate in Business Management from University of Minnesota. Abbey holds an M.P.A. from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. In 2020, Forbes recognized him in the 30 Under 30 list. Lastly, Goldman Sachs hailed him as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.