Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji (born March 28, 1991) is a Nigerian entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Andela, and the former managing director of Flutterwave.[1][2] Aboyeji was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019.[3]
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| Born | Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji March 28, 1991 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Waterloo Loyola Jesuit College |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder of Andela Co-founder and Managing Director of Flutterwave |
| Website | iyinoluwa |
Education edit
Aboyeji attended Loyola Jesuit College, where he completed his senior secondary in 2007. Afterward, he went to Columbia International College and earned a bachelor's degree in legal studies from the University of Waterloo.[4]
Career edit
Aboyeji co-founded Andela, a global job placement network for software developers in 2014. In 2016, he cofounded Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company.[5] Aboyeji is currently the general partner and co-founder of Future Africa, a platform that provides capital, coaching and community for mission-driven innovators.[5]
After co-founding Future Africa, he served as the deputy director-general for Oby Ezekwesili's 2019 presidential campaign. He is also the Co-founder and Chairman of the Talent City Inc, a construction company.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Iyin Aboyeji steps down as Flutterwave CEO as cofounder Olugbenga Agboola takes over". www.pulse.ng. 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
- ^ Kazeem, Yomi (15 October 2018). "A leading Nigerian fintech startup has raised $20 million but is losing its high-profile CEO". Quartz Africa. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
- ^ Africa, Ventures (2019-10-09). "Top 10 Nigerians in Africa Report's 100 most influential Africans". Ventures Africa. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ^ "Iyinoluwa Aboyeji". TecXposition. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ a b "Iyinoluwa Aboyeji". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ "Iyinoluwa E Aboyeji". Global Shakers. Retrieved 2020-10-12.