Mr. Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker who has led early developments in emerging industries and markets. He has made significant contributions to the African cryptocurrency industry, earning him a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List (2023) in the “Finance” and “Big Money Startups” category.

Chris is a thought leader and authority in the industry, frequently speaking at international events and conferences, and being interviewed on prominent international and pan-African media platforms such as the BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, Forbes, and Business Insider.

As the CEO of Yellow Card, Chris has led the company through two successful funding rounds, raising a total of $57 million, which is the most raised ever by any crypto company on the African continent. Under his leadership, the company has achieved a number of significant milestones, including surpassing one million customers, expanding to 16 countries, and becoming the first and only licensed cryptocurrency company on the continent.

Chris is committed to building a diverse and inclusive company culture and is dedicated to driving growth and success for Yellow Card.