Akin Sawyerr

Akin Sawyerr is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the crypto and fintech sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director at Feleman since June 2010, Akin is also an investor in several companies, including Octav Labs, Umoja Labs, DeFiSafety, Afropolitan, and Turnqey Labs, where Akin focuses on enhancing financial technology and decentralized finance solutions. Akin has held roles such as Chief Innovation Officer at Onramp Invest and Business Development Lead at BarnBridge. Education includes an MBA in Business Administration from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BA in Economics and Political Science from Union College, among other academic achievements. Akin's advisory role at EMTECH showcases dedication to improving financial infrastructure in underbanked and emerging markets.