Brendan Playford

Brendan Playford is a prominent entrepreneur and the CEO and Co-Founder of Pngme, a company established in 2018 that aims to enhance financial inclusivity by providing a unified platform for financial data in emerging markets, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.23 Under his leadership, Pngme has been pivotal in addressing the finance gap for millions of individuals and businesses lacking access to formal credit systems.3

Prior to his role at Pngme, Playford co-founded Masa Finance in 2020, where he continues to serve as Co-Founder. His career also includes significant positions such as the CEO and Founder of Constellation Labs and leadership roles at DroneDeploy and FullFunnel.14 Beyond technology, he has entrepreneurial experience across various sectors, having founded companies like Swift Mine Ltd and Crush Foods Ltd.1

Playford holds an extensive academic background with degrees in Natural Sciences (BSc) from The Open University and a Master of Science (MSc) in Physics from UCL, complemented by studies at the University of California, Berkeley.1 His diverse expertise encompasses entrepreneurship, blockchain technology, and demand generation, making him a notable figure in the tech industry focused on financial solutions.