Company Info for kredete.com | Icebreaker

Company Info for kredete.com | Icebreaker

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Early-stage VC | Angel | Onchain Finance

Ebenezer Abolarin

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As an experienced Product Manager and Product Owner, My mission is to innovate, scale, and drive growth through collaborative, and data-driven product management approach. I am passionate about creating solutions that empower users, solve complex problems, and deliver impactful business results. Key Achievements: 1. Identity Banking: Led the growth of Sterling Identity Banking product, increasing wallet enrollments by 261%, and growing the user base from 133,000 to 521,000 within a year. 2. Digital Lending: Developed a two-sided digital lending marketplace that enabled lenders to list loans for easy access by borrowers, helping borrowers meet their urgent financial needs and growing our partners loan portfolios and revenue. 3. Card Infrastructure API: Lead the development of a Card Infrastructure API as a Service, empowering fintechs, FIs and businesses to issue virtual and physical debit cards seamlessly through their mobile apps to their users. 4. Customer-Centric Innovation: Launched new features and optimized the onboarding and KYC process that resulted in a 100% increase in transaction value, and enhanced user experience. Industries of Focus: 1. Banking & Fintech 2. Embedded Finance & API Platforms 3. Payments & Card Infrastructure 4. Lending & Financial Inclusion 5. Loyalty & Cashback 6. eCommerce 7. Digital Transformation 8. Sales Tax Automation If you're looking for a strategic product manager with a proven track record in building scalable, and high-impact products, I would love to connect and explore opportunities where I can bring my experience and expertise to your team. Let's chat about how I can help you achieve your product and business goals

Marcellus Nwankwo

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Blockchain Engineer | Web3 Integration Product Leader | Stablecoin & DeFi Strategist | DevRel Advocate I’m a results-oriented blockchain architect with over 7 years of experience in software and blockchain development. My career spans designing and deploying secure, scalable decentralized systems across EVM-compatible and non-evm-compatible ecosystems, as well as multi-chain platforms like Binance Smart Chain, Stellar, Etherlink, Avalanche, Polygon, and Arbitrum, Base etc. I excel in creating and managing smart contracts—from implementing ERC‑20, ERC‑721, ERC‑1155, ERC‑2535, to advanced constructs like ERC‑4337—to developing upgradeable contracts, robust DAO/governance frameworks, and cutting‑edge DeFi solutions such as lending/borrowing systems on Aave, auto‑staking mechanisms, and crowdfunding platforms. My technical toolbox includes Solidity, Go, ethers.js, Node.js, Rust, Hardhat, and Foundry, alongside industry-standard tools like OpenZeppelin, Alchemy, and Moralis etc. Throughout my roles—from leading Blockchain Engineering at Kredete and Cloudax to architecting solutions at GradientFi, Agulite, and INITS Limited—I have spearheaded projects that integrate blockchain into traditional financial systems, drive digital asset innovation, and enhance compliance with KYC/AML protocols. I’ve also stepped into technical product management to pivot product strategies rapidly, ensuring successful market launches and sustainable growth. Passionate about advancing the decentralized future, I empower developer communities and bridge traditional finance with Web3 innovation. Let’s connect to explore opportunities, collaborate on transformative projects, and shape the next wave of blockchain technology.

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Adeola is a visionary entrepreneur and expert in the Fintech industry, with a strong passion for technology and its potential to transform lives in Africa. As the Founder/CEO of Kredete, a leading digital lending marketplace in Africa, he has dedicated his career to helping people across the continent make financial progress and achieve their goals. With a background in structured finance and a wealth of experience in the Fintech and SAAS industries, Adeola has a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Africa's financial sector. He is a dynamic and strategic leader, with a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to complex problems and driving growth in emerging markets. Under Adeola's leadership, Kredete has become a pioneer in the Fintech industry, revolutionizing access to credit and financial services for individuals and small businesses across Africa. His vision and expertise have helped Kredete to establish a strong presence in the African market, and the company is now widely recognized as a leader in the industry. Adeola is deeply committed to promoting the growth and development of the tech industry in Africa, and he is a passionate advocate for the role of technology in driving economic progress and social change. He is widely respected for his vision, leadership, and commitment to building a more equitable and prosperous future for all Africans.