Meet Abi Odedeyi

Abi is an innovative driven startup founder with a passion for building products that solve real-world problems. Currently leading the development of Startrs, an AI-powered networking conversation starter app that transforms how professionals connect at events. Experienced in ideation, product development, no-code tools, team leadership, and growth strategy.

A certified fintech professional and project management practitioner, Abi has enriched her expertise through programs at Harvard Business School, Lagos Business School, and the London Institute of Banking and Finance. Recognized for her strategic acumen and collaborative leadership style, she is passionate about leveraging technology to transform lives and promote inclusion.

Abi Odedeyi

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Abi's Biography

Abi Odedeyi is a seasoned fintech professional with over 15 years of experience transforming Africa’s payments landscape. Her expertise spans strategy, sales, business development, and strategic partnerships within the financial services industry.

Abi is a fintech strategist with Paypr.work, a payments consultancy firm that helps merchants, fintechs and banks design payment strategies that enhance their product propositions and unlock new opportunities.

Abi is also the founder and CEO of Startrs, an innovative app that helps professionals spark meaningful conversations at networking events. This venture underscores her commitment to fostering connections and driving business success through technology.

Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, Abi served as the Country Head and CEO of Unlimint Nigeria. In this role, she spearheaded the company’s market entry, facilitated their licensing, and secured strategic partnerships with major banks and fintech firms.

At NIBSS Plc, Abi specialized in facilitating strategic partnerships that contributed to the adoption of electronic payments across the private and public sectors.

Beyond her corporate roles, Abi is an angel investor and board advisor to various startups across multiple sectors. Renowned for her ability to build impactful partnerships and drive innovation, Abi Odedeyi continues to shape the future of fintech in Africa, making her a thought leader in the industry.

Some of my skills and experience

Work Experience

2024

Founder

Startrs AI

2023

Fintech Strategist

Paypr.work

2020 – 2023

CEO

Unlimint Nigeria

2014 – 2020

Sales & Partnerships

NIBSS Plc,

Some Voluntary Work

2023 till date

Board Advisor

Tribease (a BNPL startup)

2024 till date

Mentor

She Wins Africa by IFC 2024

2024 till date

Youth Mentor

Tube Mentorship Program

2024 till date

Member, Investment Committee

Midlothian Angel Network

Some Education & Qualifications

2019

Masters in Business Administration

Bradford University School of Management

2022

Certified Fintech Practitioner

The London Institute of Banking & Finance

2022

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute

2018

Strategic Key Account Management

Lagos Business School

Testimonials

I have worked with Abimbola on different projects and I admired the way she ensured the successful deployment of our projects with her constant follow-up and doggedness. She has a collaborative nature and is always willing to offer her knowledge and ideas to aid her clients. I will be delighted to work again with Abimbola in the future because she is an excellent customer manager and one can always count on her reliability.

Khadijah Abu Head of Product Expansion, Paystack

I had the pleasure of working with Abimbola for over five years at the NIBSS Plc. and have collaborated with her on several project teams. Throughout the period that I have worked with her, I have observed her to be a person who commits wholly to deliver top-notch performance at her job. Abimbola is absolutely great at developing and harnessing clients' relationships and she has a thorough knowledge of FinTech and payments. I am confident that Abimbola will be a great asset to any team she joins.

Akwaugo Sylva-Ezemoka Business Leader | Digital Payments | FinTech

Having worked with Abimbola over a year on BVN related project, she has displayed high sense of responsibility, professionalism and urgency to service delivery. Abimbola could be reached at any time to resolve issues and her response all the time has been swift and excellence. I will recommend her at any time for higher responsibility.

Kayode Akomolafe MSc, MBA (LBS) PRINCE2, CSM MD/CEO at Chamsmobile Ltd