Tope Awotona

Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of payment platform Bolt, revolutionizing digital finance in Africa

Tope Awotona is a Nigerian entrepreneur and co-founder of Bolt, a digital payments and financial services company serving over 100 million users across 30+ countries. Launched in 2015, Bolt emerged from Nigeria’s tech scene, addressing financial inclusion challenges in Africa. Awotona’s vision prioritized accessibility, offering affordable mobile payment solutions and loans to underserved populations. Under his leadership, Bolt expanded into Europe and Asia, becoming a unicorn valued at $1.2 billion. His initiatives include financial literacy programs and partnerships with governments to promote digital economies. Awotona’s TED Talk, "How to Build a Global Fintech Company from Nigeria," highlights his philosophy of democratizing finance. Learn more at Wikipedia.