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Why Leatherback raised $10M to Revolutionize Payments - A Chat with Ibrahim Ibitade #FoundersConnect
In this Founders Connect episode, we sit down with Ibrahim Ibitade, the Founder and CEO of Leatherback, a fintech company revolutionizing cross-border payments by offering seamless and efficient solutions for businesses and individuals to send and receive money globally.
We explore Ibrahim's remarkable journey from his early life in Sales and Marketing to passionately building for frontier markets. Here, he shares the challenges he faced, why he sued the EFCC, the lessons he learned from the ordeal, and how these experiences have shaped Leatherback into the force it is today. We also touch on his love for farming. It's a slightly different format, but I'm sure you'll love it.
This interview is packed with inspiration and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build payments infrastructure, business professionals, and anyone curious about the world of fintech.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Personal Background & Childhood
06:07 Life after getting his law degree
07:15 Getting his first job in Sales and Marketing
09:10 Transitioning into Payments and Finance
12:27 The approach to building Leatherback
19:55 What Leatherback looks like today
21:00 The benefits for the consumers
25:57 Why they chose to expand to India
27:57 On building for Africans
29:20 Is Leatherback a B2B platform?
31:21 Leatherback’s top two challenges so far
45:14 Battling EFCC Allegations
46:22 How Leatherback managed the situation
51:54 Why he wants to retire as a farmer
53:23 On collaboration to solve problems
55:35 How he got started in farming
1:01:09 Some challenges farmers face
1:02:36 Lessons he’s learned in his journey
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The Startup Innovation Challenge Recap by #FoundersConnect
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A Chat with Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO of Moniepoint Group #FoundersConnect Live in London
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Feeling overwhelmed by a big task? Peace Itimi wasn't expecting to plan two major events in one year, but she crushed it anyway. In this video, Peace shares her secrets for exceeding expectations, even when you feel unprepared. Leave a comment below: What's a challenge you're facing right now? Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to inspire others!
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @drabtofab3340
    @drabtofab3340 15 годин тому

    That's my brother!!!! Ibitade!!! I am super proud of you and all you are doing with Leatherback. Barakah lahu fihi.

  • @nkumahorji4115
    @nkumahorji4115 17 годин тому

    Peace please share your diet oo

  • @monz_trum
    @monz_trum День тому

    Really cool interview

  • @christianobi98
    @christianobi98 День тому

    Interesting, being a while init.

  • @teecooks55
    @teecooks55 День тому

    "Wow, that was an interesting interview!

  • @Loliadigitalacademy
    @Loliadigitalacademy День тому

    Interesting! I think i should give Leatherback a try. Thanks Peace Itimi for this.

  • @puffpolynjoya5902
    @puffpolynjoya5902 День тому

    Thank you my dear❤

  • @victorogbe3393
    @victorogbe3393 День тому

    Fact

  • @victorogbe3393
    @victorogbe3393 День тому

    Thank you for this advice

  • @mkv9105
    @mkv9105 2 дні тому

    I thought myItura or Feegor would win, APIsentry is good too. It is like a platform. So all of the startups need APISentry to work, especially myItura.

  • @badakino.joshua3011
    @badakino.joshua3011 2 дні тому

    Wonderful interview. Inspiring to know again that you don't have to know everything about it before you start!

  • @praiz_sunday
    @praiz_sunday 2 дні тому

    Congratulations to the winner. They're solving a good problem

  • @peterkisadha222
    @peterkisadha222 2 дні тому

    Amazing interview. Thanks Peace!

  • @mosunmolaologunde9777
    @mosunmolaologunde9777 3 дні тому

    Thanks for this, it's there a full video pls?

    • @PeaceItimiofficial
      @PeaceItimiofficial 2 дні тому

      Thank you for watching!! And no there isn't unfortunately. But you should definitely be at the next one to witness it live!

  • @adefludum
    @adefludum 3 дні тому

    I think myItura is solving a good problem. Good one 🎉

    • @abimboladavid7457
      @abimboladavid7457 3 дні тому

      seems to me like it's an EMR software

    • @mosunmolaologunde9777
      @mosunmolaologunde9777 3 дні тому

      ​@@abimboladavid7457yeah

    • @mkv9105
      @mkv9105 2 дні тому

      I thought myItura or Feegor would win, APIsentry is good too. It is like a platform. So all of the startups need APISentry to work, especially myItura.

  • @ultronsam1214
    @ultronsam1214 5 днів тому

    9:33 offering a great product and instrumenting virality in your product via incentives, right?

  • @patrickndifon4399
    @patrickndifon4399 6 днів тому

    Your favorite parts of her story are also my favorite too. Particular how organic Famasi comes to be. It's like her experience crystallises at a point and boom - Famasi! One of the best interviews I have watched in a long time.

  • @patrickndifon4399
    @patrickndifon4399 6 днів тому

    Such a warm interview.

  • @gabrielgodwin242
    @gabrielgodwin242 7 днів тому

    Did you ever get a rejection from them during your application or it was once?

  • @dreytechstore
    @dreytechstore 7 днів тому

    The excitement on his face says it all❤

  • @stevebonee3798
    @stevebonee3798 7 днів тому

    pleasee what is yc

    • @PeaceItimiofficial
      @PeaceItimiofficial 2 дні тому

      Y Combinator. You can check out more about them here www.ycombinator.com/

  • @taiwoolaniyi7348
    @taiwoolaniyi7348 9 днів тому

    I watched this and immediately downloaded the app. There's something special about this brand, and I'm thrilled for the team. Femi the CEO is very intelligent, and I admire every worker, even the riders who take pride in their jobs and in working for Chowdeck. Great job Peace, such an interesting one

  • @okedarakafayat579
    @okedarakafayat579 9 днів тому

    Insightful and inspiring, thank you Adeola

  • @topebanabas
    @topebanabas 10 днів тому

    Pls, can you edit the description of this documentary...Add the names of the speakers and their startups. Thank you

  • @HamzatOluwapelumi
    @HamzatOluwapelumi 11 днів тому

    I had to check my settings if I had increased the playback speed 😂

  • @chieduegwim8728
    @chieduegwim8728 11 днів тому

    Peace Itimi, you did so well. Nice, you asked all the relevant questions. How much is it now to sign up on future Africa??

    • @PeaceItimiofficial
      @PeaceItimiofficial 2 дні тому

      Thank you so much for the feedback. Check out www.future.africa/ for more info

  • @makuochukwu2630
    @makuochukwu2630 12 днів тому

    I am really enjoying this! thank you miss Peace for hosting this! I'm learning a lot! hopefully I'll be BIG one day and soon!❤❤

  • @zurumogbonda3225
    @zurumogbonda3225 12 днів тому

    Great talk, totally enjoyed it... nice one Peace

  • @AliUsman-sp4jf
    @AliUsman-sp4jf 13 днів тому

    Inspiring story

  • @AbassAdebayo
    @AbassAdebayo 13 днів тому

    This motivates me more ✅ Thank you Ma'am

  • @ak1production
    @ak1production 14 днів тому

    A great way on how to build a product. Well done Adeola

  • @tiamiyu1638
    @tiamiyu1638 14 днів тому

    Thank you Peace for this Masterpiece with Pharm. Adeola! I really really appreciate this. I once met Pharm. Adeola during one of PSN-YPG Lagos Event, and her session was very insightful. I believe in what she's doing with Famasi, and she's one of those we Pharmacy Undergrads are looking up to! keep going Famasi!!

  • @amogbe_esther
    @amogbe_esther 15 днів тому

    I really enjoyed this story and it’s so interesting. I love the part of the accidental start up. Believing in what you’re doing and just solving a problem. Love it

  • @Che_Che.507
    @Che_Che.507 15 днів тому

    I really enjoyed and learnt a lot from this. Great job Peace and keep up the good work Adeola.

  • @davidahonsu2308
    @davidahonsu2308 15 днів тому

    You are doing well, @Peace Itimi. More wins!

  • @WamideEgunjobi
    @WamideEgunjobi 15 днів тому

    It's great to hear a woman's perspective on (accidentally) building a business. Great interview, Peace. And great work, Adeola. Wishing Famasi all the best!

  • @mosunmolaologunde9777
    @mosunmolaologunde9777 15 днів тому

    Awesome interview as always. Thank you so much for bringing us these stories. One thing I particular that I picked from Adeola's story which Peace also reiterated is that it's ok to want explore different things on the road to finding the one that resonates with you.

    • @PeaceItimiofficial
      @PeaceItimiofficial 2 дні тому

      It is very okay to explore different things. I'm glad this resonated with you

  • @SimeonAsaju
    @SimeonAsaju 15 днів тому

    It’s nice too see you’re interviewing founders again, I was starting to think you’re on to other things

  • @oghosaebengho541
    @oghosaebengho541 15 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing Peace🖤

  • @okubowisdom
    @okubowisdom 16 днів тому

    "Small ideas can become really big things." Amazing story!

  • @francisprince3013
    @francisprince3013 16 днів тому

    👋 hello Peace, I believe You have to have known my name from your old comment section(I've been with you for the longest time), I say this because I want to say something life-changing because my dream depends on this, I can feel it. First of all I don't want to make this message long but I'm full of passion right now and it can be impossible to say less. As I began listening to this video, from the title I found out it was God that sent this incredible video my Way. I pray that God gives me the grace to articulate my heart and you receive it at least half the way I feel. So, I'm a pharmacy technician at Enugu currently doing my IT at parklane but Adeola just described something I've been trying to articulate to people, my friends and they're not much people getting it. The pharmacy industry is really having a big vague problem in this part of the world. Honestly like I tought I was the only one who noticed that all the pharmacies are alike and there's a big problem about it and for the longest time I've been papering down solutions and you don't know how I feel hearing this. Please just help me tell her I'm begging to be part of this and It's not that I believe in their idea, I know it's possible( like I've been thinking about this since I was at secondary school, honestly that's why I dived to the industry), the foreign countries are proving it's possible. For our country it has to start somewhere. Please 🙏🥺 when we say passion, I have that for this idea. Even if she refuses, help me beg her that I need to be in her circle. I feel lonely 🥺. There's a quote I heard recently " He Who loves the walking rather than the destination will work farther" I've been dreaming of this walk. This innovation will require a LOT of walking. There's nothing like this available. Peace I really believe in famasi Africa.🙏

  • @akintomidekevin4778
    @akintomidekevin4778 16 днів тому

    Doing The Most ❤

  • @akintomidekevin4778
    @akintomidekevin4778 16 днів тому

    Powerful Interview

  • @Veeki_C
    @Veeki_C 16 днів тому

    Your story is really insightful and inspiring Adeola. There is always a lot to learn on founders connect, thank you Peace😊

  • @mubarakodeyemi4911
    @mubarakodeyemi4911 16 днів тому

    Rooting for this company so bad❤❤❤

  • @tgbayesola
    @tgbayesola 16 днів тому

    What a lovely one-on-one discussion with Adeola. I've never regretted subscribing to this channel, keep up the good work. ❤

  • @prosperityolorunfemi
    @prosperityolorunfemi 16 днів тому

    Another sweet business video😁

  • @adekunlefoyinsayo7091
    @adekunlefoyinsayo7091 16 днів тому

    The way Abdul is able to very clearly articulate his brilliant thoughts needs to be studied. It's one thing to have knowledge, it's another thing to be able to convey that knowledge to people in a very clear and succinct manner.

  • @oniludesegun8640
    @oniludesegun8640 17 днів тому

    Waoh Waoh.. this is inspiring Thanks for creating this series of conversations, Peace!

  • @Aribostontv
    @Aribostontv 17 днів тому

    I love how clear this explanation is 👋