Adeshina Adewumi, founder of Trade Lenda and a semi-finalist in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, delves into the inspiration behind his team’s mission to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in Nigeria. In this revealing interview, Adewumi explains how Trade Lenda’s solution uniquely addresses challenges faced by underserved communities and differentiates itself from other innovations in the fintech space. He also shares the hurdles encountered during development and how they were overcome, illustrating the resilience and vision that drive Trade Lenda’s impactful work in fostering economic growth and empowerment.
Inspiration and Vision:
What inspired your team to focus on financial inclusion for small businesses, and how does your solution address a unique challenge in this area?
Innovation and Impact:
How does your innovation differentiate itself from existing solutions, and what impact do you envision it will have on underserved communities?
Challenges and Opportunities:
What has been the most significant challenge you’ve faced in developing this solution, and how have you overcome it?
