In the dynamic world of Fintech, where innovation meets everyday finance, some individuals stand out as catalysts of change. I would love to introduce you to Tope Akande, the founder and creative genius behind BucksTrybe.

Now, this is not your typical CEO spotlight. We are going beyond the boardroom to uncover the person behind BucksTrybe – the real Tope Akande, who has been shaping BucksTrybe into the perfect solution for group savings.

So, if you are ready to meet the man behind the Fintech magic, grab a virtual seat and join me for this relaxed conversation with Tope Akande. It is about to get interesting!

Who are you, and why did you decide to go into FinTech?

My name is Tope Akande. I am the Co-Founder/ CEO of BucksTrybe. I have worked in retail banking for seven years. Going into Fintech was definitely not planned. However, my continuous dealing with diverse customers who kept requesting a financial solution the bank was not offering charted my path into Fintech.

What inspired you to start BucksTrybe?

As I mentioned earlier, the customers I attended to for five years are the reason BucksTrybe is. I want to serve an underserved market segment: credit/savings groups. Most Fintech companies serve personal and banking customers, but there needed to be a tailored solution for savings/credit groups. Opening and operating a group savings account is a herculean process that BucksTrybe makes simple and stress-free. The goal is to provide a neutral and accessible platform for every type of group savings.

What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced so far?

This question, smiles. To operate in the Fintech space equals daily waging through challenges. Setting up my team, getting funding, accessing data, and getting into the tech ecosystem are the top challenges I have faced so far.

What is one thing you want our audience to know about BucksTrybe?

In simple words, BucksTrybe is the bank of the people. BucksTrybe adds accountability and transparency to core banking solutions at a group/communal level. Our goal is to make group savings easier, even as everyone enjoys transparency and accountability.

What is the best advice anyone has given you since you started this journey?

A close friend of a senior brother told me to stick to my convictions. He said, “It is your problem. You are the one who understands the best what you want to do”. He also added that I seek out more customers than investors and do what benefits my customers.

What do you see as our biggest opportunity?

Our biggest opportunity is our customers and prospective customers. BucksTrybe provides an end-to-end platform for people to manage their money (individually and collectively). It gives them their bank. Group savings have been for ages, and that will stay the same. BucksTrybe empowers our customers to do it in a more secure and safe space. It’s your account, group, contributions, and rules. It’s the bank of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Give me three adjectives that best describe Tope Akande

Optimistic, Determined, and Fun. I am a very optimistic person. I hardly see the negative in anything. The cup will always be half full than half empty to me. My optimism fuels my drive and keeps me determined. I balance the everyday challenge with a smile and happiness – I enjoy making others laugh as much as I enjoy making myself laugh. It helps me equate problems to opportunities.

What are the core values that guide BucksTrybe operations?

Our core value is also our value proposition – Transparency, Accountability, Credibility, Integrity, Community, and Exceptional service.

What part of the role do you love and cannot stop doing? What part do you hate?

I love the product ideation process. It is like making a well-rounded circle from a full stop. I enjoy thinking of creative ways to make BucksTrybe better and more efficient. I don’t hate any part of my role because executing my duties comes naturally to me.

Sell BucksTrybe to our audience in 3 sentences.

BucksTrybe is your go-to app for everything group contribution. Your contributed funds are safe and secure in a neutral account, preventing fraud and fund mismanagement. So, go to Appstore and Playstore and download BucksTrybe.

You have read it. BucksTrybe is created for you and your Trybe. You are the reason there is an app called BucksTrybe in the first place. It is your bank. All you have to do is download and sign up. It is time to bid your group savings challenges goodbye. Get on the better side of group savings.