Category: FINANCE & FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY

Description: Clinton Oyelami is a visionary leader and fintech expert, renowned for his pioneering work in revolutionizing global remittance payment solutions. As the CEO of Swerv and founder of its flagship brand, Swyft, he has spearheaded the development of innovative payment solutions, including payment collections and processing of USD and local FiAT, mobile point-of-sale solutions, and digital currency exchange. Under his leadership, Swyft has emerged as a trailblazer in the fintech industry, simplifying, securing, and streamlining payments for merchants and customers worldwide. Oyelami's entrepreneurial journey began during his undergraduate studies at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and Industrial Extension. While on campus, he demonstrated his innovative spirit by building Sturrd, a venue-based dating app, which served as a precursor to his future entrepreneurial exploits. He later laid the foundation for Swervpay, Swyft, and the Nigeria Young Founders Week (NYFW), all of which were started while he was still on campus. Additionally, Oyelami is an alumnus of CatalyzU, where he studied How to StartUp, further sharpening his entrepreneurial skills. Oyelami's contributions to the tech industry have been widely recognized. He was featured on Startup Lagos in 2023, acknowledging his impactful entrepreneurial journey. In 2022, he received the prestigious Tech Founder of the Year award from MayHaven Innovation Hub, a testament to his innovative spirit and leadership excellence. Additionally, he was ranked among the Top 100 at the Global Startup Career Accelerator in 2020, a recognition of his dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, Oyelami has been featured as an Alumni Outlier in the tech industry by Obafemi Awolowo University, his alma mater, in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the tech ecosystem. He has also co-founded SparkHub, a Nigeria-based entrepreneurship hub, and convenes the annual Nigeria Young Founders Week (NYFW), empowering undergraduate founders and entrepreneurs across Africa.