017 - The Hidden Crisis in Nigeria’s Fintech Boom with O’Sheyi Ogunbanwo
This episode sparks a candid conversation about sustainability vs. hype in African fintech. Nigeria’s fintech boom hides tough truths, unsustainable growth, regulatory hurdles, and shaky consumer trust. On this episode, we uncover the crisis looming behind the hype and what it means for founders, teams, and the future of digital finance.And joining us on this topic is O’Sheyi Ogunbanwo. O’Sheyi is a product manager and business executive with experience building fintech products within payments, lending, digital banking, international remittance and agency banking. He’s ex Schlumberger, ex Voguepay, ex Kongapay, ex Carbon, ex VFD and ex Fairmoney.#TPOT #ThePulseOfTech #podcast #fintech #africanFintech #nigerianfintech #bankingsystem #banking #microfinancebankConnect with usO’Sheyi Ogunbanwo on X (formerly Twitter) - @obanwoosheyiO’Sheyi Ogunbanwo on LinkedIn - connectLede Adeniyi on X (formerly Twitter) - @wolede_Lede Adeniyi on ADPList - book a mentorship sessionLede Adeniyi on LinkedIn - connectThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Youtube. Also, please spread the word about this new show on X (formerly Twitter) by mentioning @pulseoftechpod.SponsorDULA Studio - https://dula.studioSocialsInstagramX (Formerly Twitter)Threads
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016 - Turning feedback into career success with Victor Onazi
Joining us today is Victor Onazi and we will be talking about how feedback can be a powerful tool for career growth, exploring strategies to effectively receive and implement feedback, and learning how to turn criticism into opportunities for success.Victor is an experienced product designer and a fintech enthusiast with over half a decade years of expertise in crafting impactful digital products. With a background in front-end engineering, he has contributed to industries including FinTech, AdTech, Web3, and HealthTech. Victor has led design efforts and successfully shipped products that have reached over 10 million users worldwide.Connect with usVictor Onazi on LinkedIn - connectVictor Onazi on X (formerly Twitter) - @wolede_Lede Adeniyi on X (formerly Twitter) - @victoronazi_Lede Adeniyi on ADPList - book a mentorship sessionLede Adeniyi on LinkedIn - connectThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Youtube. Also, please spread the word about this new show on X (formerly Twitter) by mentioning @pulseoftechpod.SponsorDULA Studio - https://dula.studioSocialsInstagramX (Formerly Twitter)Threads
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015 - Why Most Design Systems Fail (And How to Fix Them) with Destiny Ihejirika
Joining us today is Destiny Ihejirika and we will be talking about Why Most Design Systems Fail, the common mistakes we need to avoid that could be costly and how to fix them.Destiny is a Product Designer specializing in Design Systems with 8 years of experience crafting scalable digital experiences. He has worked with multinational corporations across the UK, US, Canada, and Nigeria, bridging design, technology, and business. With an engineering background in APIs and microservices, he collaborates effectively with engineers to build user-friendly products.Connect with usDestiny Ihejirika on Youtube - @TechwithDestiny, @DesignwithDestiny Destiny Ihejirika on LinkedIn - connectDestiny Ihejirika on Substack - More than designLede Adeniyi on X (formerly Twitter) - @wolede_Lede Adeniyi on ADPList - book a mentorship sessionLede Adeniyi on LinkedIn - connectThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Youtube. Also, please spread the word about this new show on X (formerly Twitter) by mentioning @pulseoftechpod.SponsorDULA Studio - https://dula.studioSocialsInstagramX (Formerly Twitter)Threads
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014 - Tech-enabled Growth for the Afrobeats Industry with Jephthah Aletan
Joining us in this episode is the G.O.A.T.E.D Jephthah Aletan, and we’re chatting about Tech-enabled Growth for the Entertainment & Afrobeats Industry.Jephthah is a dynamic leader at the crossroads of healthcare, technology, and design. A qualified dentist from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), he serves as the Chief Design Officer (CDO) at Wellahealth, driving digital transformation to improve health equity in Africa. As the co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Ogadentist, he reimagines modern dental care with a hybrid model that merges advanced technology with accessible services.If that wasn’t impressive enough for you, Jephthah is also the founder of Spirewox, a boutique design studio crafting impactful brands and digital solutions for the entertainment industry. Known as a brand strategist and product innovator, he combines strategic vision, design excellence, and technological expertise to shape industries and deliver transformative solutions.Connect with usJephthah Aletan on X (formerly Twitter) - @thejephaletanLede Adeniyi on X (formerly Twitter) - @wolede_Lede Adeniyi on ADPList - book a mentorship sessionLede Adeniyi on LinkedIn - connectThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Youtube. Also, please spread the word about this new show on X (formerly Twitter) by mentioning @pulseoftechpod.SponsorDULA Studio - https://dula.studioSocialsInstagramX (Formerly Twitter)Threads
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013 - Understanding the Usefulness of No-Code Tools with Daniel Abudu
Joining us for the second time is the amazing Daniel Abudu, and we’re chatting about understanding the usefulness of No-Code Tools. These innovative platforms are revolutionising the way we build products and streamline processes, making technology more accessible than ever before.
Daniel Abudu is an amazing website designer and Webflow developer.
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Daniel Abudu on LinkedIn - connect
Daniel Abudu's Website Portfolio - check it out
Lede Adeniyi on X (formerly Twitter) - @wolede_
Lede Adeniyi on ADPList - book a mentorship session
Lede Adeniyi on LinkedIn - connect
Thanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, feel free to leave a comment on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Youtube. Also, please spread the word about this new show on X (formerly Twitter) by mentioning @pulseoftechpod.
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