The secret of Flutterwave and the story of Flutterwave are sometimes used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. The secret of Flutterwave is our people, but that’s not the focus today. The story of Flutterwave is you, and that’s the …
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Harnessing the Opportunities in Service Export: Olugbenga Agboola’s Speech at the 2023 Zenith Bank Trade Seminar
Keynote Remarks
I’m grateful to Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, CEO of Zenith Bank, and all the organizers for inviting me here today. I believe the theme of this seminar, “Nigerian Non-Oil Export Industry: The Present and The Future,” is both significant …
How We Built it: Tuition by Flutterwave the Simple and Fast School Fees Payment Solution
I’m a big believer in constantly seeking knowledge. It is a big part of what and who I am. I learn from structured and unstructured activities. That’s why when the opportunity came about for some structured learning, I was very …
Lessons, Growth and Metamorphosis; A Flutterwave Year in Review by Olugbenga Agboola
Anyone who knows me, knows that besides my family, my faith and Flutterwave, I love Formula 1, and most especially, Lewis Hamilton. 2022 was a year like no other for the 7-time world champion. The year tested and stretched him, …
It’s Still Day 1 in Africa
Since inception, our goals at Flutterwave have always been clear. We want to make it easy for a business in Lagos to sell to a customer in Kenya, seamlessly, to make it simple to accept payments globally.
Six years …
Creating Endless Possibilities for All; 2021 in Review
I was doing a routine check of customer feedback online and I saw a customer review that amazed me. The customer received a debit without a corresponding value and tried to resolve the issue with her financial institution to no …
It’s time to cheer for Africa
“Football is one of the world’s best means of communication. It is impartial, apolitical, and universal. Football unites people around the world every day. Young or old, players or fans, rich or poor, the game makes everyone equal, stirs …
On Solving Remittances and Financial Inclusion in Ethiopia
A Speech by Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola – Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave
Amole and Flutterwave Partnership launch event – opening remarks.
Good evening.
Thank you all for attending and giving up your time today. It is my pleasure …
Flutterwave’s Series C, the Butterfly Effect and Our Journey So Far
The butterfly effect refers to a situation where a small change in one state has an impact on a bigger change in the future. For example, the flapping of a butterfly’s wings in one location, eventually leading to a tornado …
Stronger Together – Wavers’ Personal Lessons of 2020
When you hear these words together, they almost sound cliché.
We’ve said them time and again, but when you really think about it, what does it mean?
I think this year has really taught us the importance of community, and …