In this episode we are joined today by Nelly Chateu-Diop, CEO of Ejara. Launched in 2020, Ejara is the first non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet and also a mobile investment platform in Africa. It is uniquely tailored for the Francophone region of Africa and the diaspora. A trained computer scientist in data and blockchain specializations, Nelly is also an advocate for financial inclusion and the potential of blockchain and Web 3.0 technologies in transforming the continent. Ejara is helping Africans save and grow with interest saving accounts, enabling people to track their investment performance and providing trade freedom.

About The She-Suite Innovators Podcast

A series in which May Olatoye (Cornell Tech MBA Candidate 2022) interviews female-led startup founders across emerging markets starting on the continent of Africa.  She takes us on a journey discussing the origins of their venture ideas, the challenges and opportunities in entering emerging markets including the improving landscape of venture funding being made available. We take a special focus on women that have raised $1M+ in seed investing, looking at a spectrum of startups from Kenya to Nigeria and Cameroon.