Mitchell Elegbe on payments infrastructure

In this episode, we sit with a true African innovator, Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch. From envisioning a continent where digital payments power everyday life to building one of Africa’s fastest-growing tech companies, Mitchell’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and strategic leadership. He founded Interswitch in 2002 and transformed a simple idea into a pan-African digital payments ecosystem that revolutionised how millions transact daily. His groundbreaking work has earned global recognition, including the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. This episode explores: – Turning obstacles into opportunity – Building tech infrastructure in a challenging market – Leadership lessons from two decades of innovation Whether you're a founder, leader, or dreamer, this conversation will inspire you to push beyond limits and see challenges as catalysts for growth. A Lighthearted Note to Mitchell Dear Mitchell, pardon me for addressing you as “MD” when indeed you’ve been GMD all my life 😅. I wish I could say it’s revenge for the Baby Lizard joke, but it’s more to do with my brain deleting the “G” of its own accord! I promise to correct this in our next episode together! Signed, Lizzy Baby.