Ayo Onasanya is the Founder and CEO of Acumen Digital, a product design and software development company with a Venture Studio arm serving clients across Africa, the US, and Europe. With over a decade of experience in building startups and innovative products, he has led high-impact projects that drive growth and advance technology. His portfolio includes collaborations with Google, Revance, Casio, VirginMoney, Sahara Group, BitGo, Vespa, FirstBank, and Startup Partners Africa.

At Acumen, Ayo has successfully launched Karla, a contactless payment solution transforming payments in Africa, and Tendar, an AI-powered lending management platform enabling lenders to digitize operations with credit scoring, KYC, and automated recovery. Recognized for his strategic vision and leadership, he has built a reputation for delivering scalable solutions and exceptional user experiences. Beyond Acumen, Ayo is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs and actively contributes to strengthening Africa’s tech ecosystem through thought leadership and speaking engagements.