Apollo Eric

Apollo Eric is a technologist, entrepreneur, speaker and mentor from Nairobi, Kenya. He is the founder of BitLipa and Point50 Capital, both crypto‑exchange and blockchain‑based platforms.

He has pioneered the use of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to provide working capital to over 66,000 unbanked micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. His work focuses on high‑volume micro‑transactions and tokenisation of real‑world assets to build alternative credit scores for the informal sector.

A sought‑after speaker on decentralised finance (DeFi) and African iGaming, Apollo’s mission is driven by the principle “Hanging On to Positive Expectation” (HOPE). He has been featured as a speaker at the iGaming AFRIKA Summit and other industry events, where he addresses the impact of digital assets and fintech innovation on Africa’s gaming ecosystem.