HerVest CEO Solape Akinpelu Champions Financial Inclusion for African Women

Solape Akinpelu, CEO and Co-founder of HerVest, is using technology to address one of the most significant barriers to wealth creation for women in Africa: access. Through HerVest, women can now access savings, impact investing, and credit financing tailored to their specific needs.

Akinpelu’s work extends beyond HerVest as she serves in multiple leadership roles across tech and finance. She is the Global Co-Chair of Marketing for Women in Tech Global Movement, Country Manager for Nigeria, a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Women’s Economic Empowerment, and sits on the Gender Committee Desk at the Central Bank of Nigeria.

With a background in financial marketing from companies like Meristem, Akinpelu is uniquely positioned to understand both sides of the equation. She’s also a best-selling author with “Stripped: An African Woman’s Guide to Building Generational Wealth,” further extending her reach and impact.

When asked about what inspires her, Akinpelu pointed to seeing women build, create, and overcome challenges—and expressed a wish for a more intelligent financial companion specifically designed for African women that would proactively guide them toward greater security.

Akinpelu’s vision aligns with the growing recognition that digital solutions can unlock significant economic potential for women across Africa, particularly in underserved communities.