Abi Odedeyi is a seasoned fintech professional with over 15 years of experience transforming Africa’s payments landscape. Her expertise spans strategy, sales, business development, and strategic partnerships within the financial services industry.
Abi is a fintech strategist with Paypr.work, a payments consultancy firm that helps merchants, fintechs and banks design payment strategies that enhance their product propositions and unlock new opportunities.
Abi is also the founder and CEO of Startrs, an innovative app that helps professionals spark meaningful conversations at networking events. This venture underscores her commitment to fostering connections and driving business success through technology.
Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, Abi served as the Country Head and CEO of Unlimint Nigeria. In this role, she spearheaded the company’s market entry, facilitated their licensing, and secured strategic partnerships with major banks and fintech firms.
At NIBSS Plc, Abi specialized in facilitating strategic partnerships that contributed to the adoption of electronic payments across the private and public sectors.
Beyond her corporate roles, Abi is an angel investor and board advisor to various startups across multiple sectors.
A certified fintech professional and project management practitioner, Abi has enriched her expertise through programs at Harvard Business School, Lagos Business School, and the London Institute of Banking and Finance. Recognized for her strategic acumen and collaborative leadership style, she is passionate about leveraging technology to transform lives and promote inclusion.
Renowned for her ability to build impactful partnerships and drive innovation, Abi Odedeyi continues to shape the future of fintech, making her a thought leader in the industry.