Ekechi Nwokah

Chief Executive Officer at Migo

Ekechi Nwokah is the CEO of Migo, a digital credit provider that helps emerging markets.1 He has a background in computer engineering and is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area.2 5

Professional Background

Ekechi leads Migo, an embedded lending platform that enables companies to extend credit to consumers and small businesses through their own apps.1 The company uses proprietary machine learning algorithms to assess credit risk and automates credit facilities via cloud infrastructure, simplifying lending with a simple API.1

Company Mission

Under Ekechi's leadership, Migo aims to:

Make prosperity available to all
Re-invent the way people access and use credit
Expand economic access by enabling credit for populations ignored by traditional credit bureaus1

Recent Developments

In February 2024, Ekechi announced that Migo had joined forces with Mathesis Analytics, marking a new chapter for the company.3 This partnership suggests ongoing growth and evolution in Migo's business strategy.

Professional Network

Ekechi is well-connected in the tech and finance industries, with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2 He occasionally shares updates about Migo and interacts with other founders and industry professionals on the platform.4

Ekechi Nwokah's leadership at Migo reflects a commitment to innovative financial solutions and expanding access to credit in emerging markets, particularly in Nigeria and Brazil where the company currently operates.1

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at Migo (April 2014 - Present)

Infrastructure Architect at Alexa Internet (2006 - 2008), CEO at Afrisoul Music (2004 - 2006), Member of Technical Staff at SGI (2000 - 2004), Visiting Professor - Computer Engineering at Purdue University (1999 - 2000)