Tayo Oviosu is a pioneering FinTech entrepreneur, author, and investor who founded Paga, a leading mobile payments platform transforming how Africans send and receive money.
His career began in Silicon Valley, where he held senior roles at PayPal before returning to Nigeria to create a platform rooted in convenience, trust, and financial access.
Paga has since enabled millions of unbanked and underbanked users to transact, save, and grow their businesses. Tayo is also the author of Sweat and Dreams, where he chronicles the immigrant journey and the entrepreneurial spirit.
His global perspective, entrepreneurial drive, and technical acumen have earned him recognition as a thought leader in fintech innovation and diaspora-led enterprise.
Beyond his company, he mentors young African innovators and invests in early-stage ventures, shaping the next wave of digital-first businesses. His story reflects how global expertise, local insight, and purpose can converge to scale solutions that change lives.
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