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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Samuel Eze is a Nigerian entrepreneur, software engineer, and innovator leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and improve the lives of Africans.
He is the Co-Founder and CEO of OurPass (Techstars ’21) – a one-click checkout platform for African digital
commerce. With OurPass, he has created a game-changing solution that makes online shopping faster, easier, and more secure for millions of people across the continent.
Launched in 2021, OurPass is on a mission to revolutionize online businesses by eliminating the issue of abandoned carts and driving sales with our innovative one-click checkout mobile app. Samuel’s commitment to innovation and excellence has earned him recognition and acclaim from the tech community and beyond.
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