Paul Kwesi Damalie

Paul Kwesi Damalie is the co-founder of Inclusive Innovations Inc. Appruve, a product of Inclusive Innovations Inc, makes it easy for financial services to verify individuals and businesses all over Africa. It enables Pan African financial institutions and global financial service providers focused on Africa to meet AML ,KYC and CTF compliance , ensure the most stringent privacy and security standards are met, as well as reduce cost of customer acquisition. By implementing Appruve API via digital channels , customers of financial institutions can remotely access financial services, participate in cross-border trade ,hence build digital financial identities with lesser perceived risk ,that would open a world of opportunities. As a Fintech industry influencer in Accra,Ghana and the African sub-region and Untapt's Top 23 fintech influencers to follow on Twittter (@pauldamalie) Paul is the Chapter Lead of Next Money in Accra ;the global thought leader community for stakeholders within the financial services and technology ecosystem. He organizes events(meetups & conferences) that creates an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss current trends, explore opportunities through networking and influence policy in the financial services ecosystem. Paul has experience consulting for fintech startups and new market entrants into West Africa, works closely with fintech innovation programmes, accelerators and investors as well as financial inclusion research institutions due to his extensive network within the industry. Some of these roles include: - Advisor for Mastercard Foundation Research on Ghana Fintech Ecosystem led by Caribou Digital - Consultant for United Kingdom Trade & Investment on Ghana’s Fintech Ecosystem - Partner for Afrikoin; Leading African Fintech Conference by Savannah VC Paul also has business interest in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry and Tourism.