22
Nov
At the intersection of technology and finance, Olugbenga "GB" Agboola recognized a fundamental challenge holding back African economic development: the inability to move money efficiently across borders. Armed with insights gained from his work with global technology leaders Google Wallet and PayPal, the Flutterwave CEO set out to bridge the gap between Africa's isolated financial systems. The situation was stark: while developed nations enjoyed seamless digital transactions, African businesses faced a labyrinth of disconnected payment systems. Even simple cross-border transfers required routing through Western financial centers, introducing days of delays and unnecessary costs that stifled business growth and economic development.…