On this episode of *Chats with T*, I sit down with **Grace Anyetei**, Regional Commercial Director at Onafriq, to explore her journey from studying architecture to leading global fintech initiatives.
We discuss:
✅ Her role in major projects like the **MPESA Global Visa Virtual Card**
✅ Strategies for driving revenue growth and market expansion
✅ The future of **Financial Inclusion in Africa**.
Grace also shares insights on building transformative partnerships, mentoring the next generation of women in tech, and using storytelling as a leadership tool in fast-paced industries.
Timestamps:
- (0:00) Intro
- (1:19) Early Days/ Experiences with a Significant Impact
- (8:11) Current Role (Regional Commercial Director)
- (13:43) My Biggest Career Milestone
- (17:22) Transferrable Skills & Leveling Up
- (21:43) Modeling Stint 💄
- (23:54) Most Promising Shifts in Africa’s Fintech Landscape
- (29:06) Regulation & its Impact
- (36:41) Navigating The Complexity of Scaling Commercial Operations
- (38:15) The Technology Shaping Africa’s Financial Future
- (43:06) Entering New Markets: How to Identify Product-Market Fit
- (47:51) Breaking Into Complex Markets
- (51:34) What Makes a Partnership Truly Transformative
- (55:01) Leadership Approach & Team Building Strategy
- (57:26) Mentorship
- (1:04:18) Advice for Women & Underrepresented Groups Entering Tech
- (1:06:58) Why Speaking & Networking Opportunities Matter
- (1:09:35) Storytelling for Impactful Leadership
- (1:11:45) The Overlooked Side of Africa’s Digital Revolution
- (1:14:26) Leadership Wisdom (Wisdom Nuggets)
- (1:16:56) Outro
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