Benjamin Fernandes

Benjamin Fernandes is a Tanzanian entrepreneur, speaker, and innovator, known for his impactful contributions to the fintech industry. He is the founder and CEO of NALA, a fintech startup focused on building payment solutions for the next billion users. With an MBA from Stanford University, Fernandes has a strong background in mobile money services and has worked with organizations like The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He is also the founder of CatenaLab, an innovative framework aimed at creating the first regulated, AI-native financial institution to facilitate commerce between AI systems and humans.