Ousmane Conde

We’re banking the unbanked — And their world will never be the same again.

Ousmane Conde is the CEO and founder of PayCruiser, a financial technology company based in California that aims to provide payment solutions for the unbanked population, particularly in West Africa. His mission is to connect the 2.7 billion unbanked and underbanked individuals worldwide with the global financial ecosystem, allowing them to conduct transactions using their mobile devices as a means of payment.1 3

Background and Education

Conde grew up in West Africa, where he experienced firsthand the challenges of being unbanked. Raised by a single mother, he self-funded his education from high school onward while supporting his family. At just 18 years old, he founded his first company and later led another startup to become a top 20 Big Data Solutions provider in the U.S..1 2 He has an impressive academic background, holding over 12 degrees and certifications in Computer Science and Leadership from institutions such as UCLA and Harvard, where he paused his graduate studies to focus on PayCruiser.1 3

Career at PayCruiser

Founded in 2020, PayCruiser provides a scalable and secure platform for businesses to accept payments from unbanked customers. The platform utilizes patent-pending technology to facilitate transactions without the need for traditional banking infrastructure.2 3 Under Conde's leadership, PayCruiser has developed innovative solutions like biometrics payments to ensure inclusivity for populations that may not be literate.3

Recognition

Ousmane Conde has received numerous accolades for his contributions to technology and entrepreneurship, including being named a "Modern Day Technology Leader" at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards in 2015. He has also been recognized among the "30 Most Inspiring Leaders To Watch" and has led PayCruiser to be listed as one of the "Top 30 Admired Companies to Watch" in 2021.1 3 4

Through his work, Conde is not only transforming payment systems but also striving to improve financial inclusion for millions who have been historically marginalized from traditional banking services.