By Damiete Braide
Innovation comes out of great human ingenuity and personal passions. This holds true when the impact and value of co-founder and chief operating officer, Vesti Technologies Inc., Abimbola Amusan, are measured. The efficacy and reliability of his brainchild has earned him to a seat in the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organisation for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.
In a manner that is considered inspiring and audacious, Amusan has built an online banking platform for immigrants, with over 80,000 intending immigrants in the first few months, spending not less than N7 billion/$10 million on the Vesti app. Leading with foresight, he takes the reins with the team that is building the future of human and capital mobility for all.
Using cutting-edge technology, the Vesti app was designed digitally to resolve financial issues that could be a hassle for immigrants in the African market who are looking to move abroad, make international payments or find new homes.
Through a set of tailored payment products, Vesti delivers hassle-free guidance and financial services to immigrants moving to the United States and other top destinations in North America and Europe.
Amusan was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Part of the criteria for his acceptance include “a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honours”.
“We are honoured to welcome Abimbola Amusan into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council.
“Our mission with Forbes Council is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”
As an accepted member of the Forbes Council, Amusan has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him continue to remain an impactful and influential global business leader.He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum and at members-only events.
Amusan will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published questions-and-answer panels alongside other experts. He will also benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.”
Acknowledging the recognition given him, he reiterated his dedication to the industry: “I receive this honour to join the most sought-after and respected platform of global leaders. Vesti’s mission of providing the Internet banking infrastructure for the next one billion immigrants and my personal contribution to high impact projects and initiatives align with the ideals of the Forbes Business Council.
“This is absolutely a call to continuously serve and be value adding across the globe.”
No doubt, Amusan is not just an entrepreneur who has created a platform as a financial institution but also building a community that thrives on empowerment, growth and stability across borders.