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Ben Lyon

Nairobi, Kenya

Co-founder of Kopo Kopo (www.kopokopo.com), a merchant acquisition and engagement platform for banks, mobile operators and 3rd parties. Kopo Kopo has acquired 10,000+ merchants in Kenya in partnership with Safaricom M-PESA.

Ben lives in Nairobi, where he leads new products and partnerships for Kopo Kopo. He has been in the mobile money industry for 5+ years.

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Designing and Implementing Mobile Payment Services in Emerging Markets

Ben co-founded Kopo Kopo (www.kopokopo.com), the largest merchant aggregator for mobile money providers globally. Kopo Kopo services 10,000+ merchants across East Africa in partnership with Safaricom, Tigo and Vodacom. Ben has been in the industry for 5+ years and has worked in product design, business strategy and go-to-market planning. By training, he specializes in informal economics.

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Ben is an exceedingly talented individual. My experience working with him has revealed an intense drive coupled with the ability to listen and adapt based on feedback he receives. From an investor's perspective he is responsive, scrappy, and diligent, and I think he has what it takes to make a business work.

Nikhil Dandavati Source: LinkedIn

It is rare to find the degree of business acumen, emotional maturity, and entrepreneurial determination/passion in one person as Ben exhibits. Those who have the opportunity to work with him will appreciate all these qualities as well as his personable nature. It has been an honor advising his startups. I have no doubt that Ben will be a recognized leader in this industry.

Menekse Gencer Source: LinkedIn

Ben was one of the most creative people that I have ever worked with. He has always had a passion and deep understanding for improving the human condition. Whether it means helping a college student who is homesick or transforming the economy in a small nation, Ben Lyon let's people know that they matter.

Antonio Jenkins, Ed.D. Source: LinkedIn

Ben is one of the best people I know his passion and drive to achieve results are without question his greatest qualities. His innovated though process will be a valuable asset to anyone he works with.

William Boehm Source: LinkedIn

Ben is quite unique in his drive, tactfulness, and commitment to an idea. I happily introduce him to close friends and colleagues, knowing Ben will be as helpful as possible! It's been a true pleasure working with him.

Josh Nesbit Source: LinkedIn

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