Nothing to Lose, Everything to Build

About this episode

Wemimo Abbey discusses his journey as a purpose-driven entrepreneur and shares insights on leadership and resilience.

Wemimo Abbey is a purpose-driven entrepreneur transforming financial inclusion in the U.S. through Esusu, a fintech that helps renters build credit and access flexible payments. His leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in resilience, faith, and the principle of “falling forward” from failure. Abbey believes that meaningful impact comes from combining bold ambition with humility, saying, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." He shares vivid stories from his journey—from growing up in the slums of Lagos, Nigeria, to navigating predatory loans in the U.S., to building a billion-dollar company alongside his co-founder, Samir Goel. Abbey reveals how embracing failure, learning from each setback, and maintaining an unwavering focus on purpose can turn adversity into opportunity. Tune in for an episode packed with actionable insights on leadership, resilience, and building organizations that uplift communities.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dale Carnegie Flagship Podcast, Joe Hart

Guest: Wemimo Abbey

Topics covered

• financial inclusion
• leadership
• resilience
• entrepreneurship
• community impact

Keywords

• financial inclusion
• credit building
• leadership philosophy
• entrepreneurship
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Esusu

Places: Lagos, Nigeria

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