Meet Solape Akinpelu, a woman who has been making waves in the world of finance, technology, and gender empowerment.
As the CEO and Co-founder of Fintech company, HerVest, Solape Akinpelu has dedicated her career to improving the lives of African women through financial access and services. Her story is one of innovation, determination, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
In a recent announcement, HerVest achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African startup to be featured in Google’s #WeArePlay Campaign. This accomplishment emphasizes the incredible work Solape Akinpelu and her team have been doing to empower women through financial inclusion.
HerVest’s mission is to provide inclusive finance to African women through goal-oriented savings, impact investing, and credit options for smallholder women farmers and women-led SMEs. With over 40,000 members, the company is dedicated to bridging the gender gap in financial services and ensuring that women have access to the financial resources they need to succeed.
Solape’s Role in the Women in Tech Global Movement
Solape Akinpelu is not just a business leader; she is also a prominent figure in the Women in Tech Global Movement. Serving as the Global Co-Chair of Marketing and the Country Manager for Nigeria, Solape is at the forefront of promoting gender diversity in the tech industry. Her work involves advocating for women’s participation in technology and fostering opportunities for women to excel in this field.
Driving Technology Trade and Investment
In addition to her endeavors at HerVest and the Women in Tech Global Movement, Solape is the Chairman of Technology at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce. In this role, she plays a commendable part in promoting technology trade and investment between Nigeria and Britain. Her efforts are contributing to the growth of the tech ecosystem and fostering international collaborations.
Solape is a member of the Presidential High-Level Advisory Committee to the President of Nigeria on Women and Girls’ Economic Empowerment. Her involvement in this committee showcases her dedication to addressing gender-related economic issues and creating policies that empower women.
She also sits on the Gender Committee Desk at CBN on the Framework for Advancing Women’s Financial Inclusion, where she actively participates in shaping strategies to promote women’s financial inclusion.
A Diverse and Accomplished Background
Solape Akinpelu’s background in financial marketing is impressive. Before co-founding HerVest, she served as the Head of Marketing at Meristem, a leading investment and wealth management conglomerate in Nigeria. Her experience in financial marketing provided her with valuable insights into the industry, which she now utilizes to drive HerVest’s mission.
She is not only a business leader but also an author. She wrote the best-selling personal finance book, “Stripped: An African Woman’s Guide to Building Generational Wealth.” In this book, she shares her wisdom and insights on financial empowerment, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to secure their financial future.
As HerVest makes history with its inclusion in Google’s #WeArePlay Campaign, it’s evident that Solape Akinpelu’s vision and leadership are changing the game and shaping the future of innovative startups in Africa.
Her passion for empowering women, combined with her diverse skill set, is an inspiration to us all.
