'Solape Akinpelu

Commander
DISC Type : D

Co-Founder/CEO at HerVest

Nigeria

Overview

Solape Akinpelu is the CEO and Co-founder of HerVest, a fintech company focused on inclusive finance for African women. A gender-finance expert with a Masters from the University of Lagos, she also serves as Country Manager for Women in Tech Nigeria. Colleagues describe her as a passionate, brilliant, and innovative thought leader.

Outside of her professional roles, Solape is a wife and mother based in Lagos. She identifies writing as her ideal creative outlet and makes time for it daily. She also practices mindfulness and gratitude to set a positive tone for her days.

Interesting fact: Solapes entrepreneurial journey began at the age of nine, when she used her pocket money to buy and sell candy at school.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Decisive

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Female Financial Inclusion
Her company, HerVest, is dedicated to bridging the economic gender gap by providing savings, impact investing, and credit to financially underserved women in Africa.
Impact Investing
Focuses on directing capital towards smallholder women farmers and women-led SMEs to generate both financial returns and positive social impact.
Women in Tech
As the Global Co-Chair of Marketing and Nigerian Country Manager for Women in Tech, she actively promotes female participation and leadership in the technology sector.

Media Appearances

Solape Akinpelu - Co-Founder/CEO at HerVest. Featured in BusinessDay

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Author & CEO/Co‑founder at HerVest, an inclusive fintech ... - IWD. Featured in International Women's Day

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Nigerian fintech HerVest wants to bring financial inclusion to more African women. Featured in TechCrunch

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Work History

8-2020
Co-Founder/CEO at HerVest
6-2022
Global Co-Chair, Marketing at WOMEN IN TECH - Global Movement
7-2021
Country Manager - Nigeria at WOMEN IN TECH - Global Movement
4-2018 - 7-2020
Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications at Meristem Nigeria
5-2015 - 3-2018
Snr. Associate, Brand & Communications Management at Meristem Nigeria

Education

2020 - 2020
Building Digital Partnerships & Ecosystems from INSEAD
Master's Degree from University of Lagos

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Insights For Selling To 'Solape

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with 'Solape is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from 'Solape

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will 'Solape move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can 'Solape take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And 'Solape

Personality Compatibility


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