Danny Oyekan
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Danny Oyekan also known as Daniel Oyekan is a Saint Lucian enterprenuer and venture capitalist.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Danny Oyekan was born in Nigeria to American parents. He initially grew up in Dallas, Texas and then completed his secondary education at Chrisland Schools,[2] where he developed a strong academic foundation. He migrated to the United Arab Emirates at the age of 20 and attended the University of Wollongong in Dubai, where he enrolled to study International Business (Bachelor of Business Administration). He later dropped out in 2017 to start his company, Dan Ventures venture capital firm.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Dan Ventures
In 2017, Oyekan founded Dan Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on funding innovative projects in the Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency sectors. Dan Ventures plays a crucial role in supporting the next generation of financial technology, emphasizing sustainable growth and technological advancement.[5]
BlockFinex
Oyekan is the founder and CEO of Blockfinex, a Dubai-based digital asset exchange platform that facilitates the trading of cryptocurrencies and digital assets.[6] Under his leadership, Blockfinex became a key player in the digital finance space, offering users a secure and efficient platform for cryptocurrency trading.and later acquiring FluidCoins which ran out of funds in 2023[7][8][9][10]
GlobalCoin
In 2018, Oyekan founded GlobalCoin previously known as Dan Holdings,[11][12] a blockchain ecosystem aimed at fostering widespread adoption of blockchain technology. The firm encompasses a range of initiatives[13], including Telechat, a Web3 Social messaging Super App with integrated digital wallet capabilities[14][15], and BlockFinex, a digital currency exchange.[7]
Contributions and Recognition
[edit]Oyekan is recognized for his contributions to the tech and finance sectors, particularly in blockchain innovation. He has been featured in several prominent publications, including Forbes[12] and Blockworks[16] where he shares insights on cryptocurrency trends and technological advancements.
Personal Life
[edit]Oyekan actively engages with the blockchain community and participates in discussions around the future of finance and blockchain technology.
References
[edit]- ^ Nwafor (2017-10-03). "Danny Oyekan's journey into crypto, blockchain industry revealed". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Alumni Profile: Danny Oyekan". Chrisland Schools. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ III, Admin (2019-08-05). "Introducing Danny Oyekan, brain behind Dan Holdings". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Dan Ventures: Daniel Oyekan's Investment Firm Nurturing Innovation – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ sunnews (2024-05-08). "Nigerian Entrepreneur discusses Investment Firm, Nurturing Innovation". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Daniel Oyekan's BlockFinex offers leading crypto and fiat exchange platform". Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ a b Report, Agency (2023-02-16). "UAE's Blockfinex acquires Nigerian crypto Fluidcoins". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Blockfinex buys Fluidcoins in 1st acquisition deal of Nigeria's crypto ecosystem - Technext". 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "After failing to raise additional investment, Fluidcoins sells to Blockfinex, but investors remain divided over sale". 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Dosunmu, Damilare (2023-02-16). "Nigerian Fluidcoins sold to UAE-based Blockfinex after failing to raise cash". TechCabal. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Technology is best when it brings people together — Oyekan, MD, Dan Holdings - Daily Trust". https://dailytrust.com/. 2020-08-19. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b Penprase, Bryan. "The AI Education Leapfrog In The Global South". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Akinyemi, Femi (2024-05-11). "Daniel Oyekan's coins app sparks global social payments revolution". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Nation, The (2018-03-03). "Danny Oyekan's Dan Holdings launches App to rival Moneygram, Western Union". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-05-07). "Telechat: Daniel Oyekan's focus on privacy-centric messaging". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Posts of Danny Oyekan". Blockworks. 2024-12-20. Retrieved 2024-12-20.