About
Benaiah Wepundi is the founder and CEO of Payd Money, a groundbreaking fintech company transforming how Africa's independent workforce manages their finances. As a dynamic African techpreneur and trained software engineer, Benaiah combines his technical expertise with a passionate vision for creating African solutions to global challenges, empowering freelancers, creatives, and entrepreneurs across emerging markets with tools to seamlessly receive global payments and manage their income.
Before revolutionizing the gig economy through Payd, Benaiah honed his leadership skills as COO at cyphon.ai, where he helped businesses optimize their growth through AI integration. His extensive experience in product development, business strategy, and startup operations now extends beyond Payd to Vabu, a subsidiary focused on events and the experience economy, where he leads product and business development. Through his work and mentorship, Benaiah continues to shape the future of Africa's digital economy while supporting fellow entrepreneurs in their growth journey.
Focus Areas
Financial Innovation
Pioneering solutions that bridge the gap between global payments and local financial needs in emerging markets.
Digital Innovation
Leveraging cutting-edge technology to create efficient, reliable and profitable businesses and economies.
Ecosystem Development
Hands-on founding experience with strategic consulting to help emerging startups navigate their growth journey.
Passion & Vision
Benaiah's passion lies in creating transformative solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. He believes that technology, when properly leveraged, can break down traditional barriers to and create new opportunities for economic growth.
Through Payd Money, he is working to build a more inclusive financial ecosystem that serves the needs of freelancers, creatives, and businesses across Africa and beyond. His vision is to make financial services more accessible, efficient, and empowering for everyone.
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