In a fast-evolving digital landscape, few names ring as boldly as Benjamin Oyemonlan, professionally known as Trillbjm. At just 30, this Nigerian-born tech entrepreneur is shaping Africa’s fintech and blockchain revolution with a portfolio of innovations that spans continents.
From developing Africa’s first Bitcoin-powered card to founding Platnova, a lifestyle-centric digital finance platform, Trillbjm has consistently stayed ahead of the curve. His trajectory—spanning stints at Microsoft USA to becoming the youngest CTO in Africa’s blockchain industry—is a story of ambition, resilience, and clarity of purpose.
But Trillbjm isn’t just a tech innovator. He’s a multi-dimensional leader who co-founded ventures such as Zap Africa, a decentralized crypto exchange; BJM Multiservices, a startup advisory firm; and Shortlet.app, a trusted proptech platform for short-term rentals.
With dual residency in the UK and UAE, and over 50 startups under his advisory belt, Trillbjm is building bridges between Africa and the global tech ecosystem. He holds multiple academic credentials, including an M.Sc. in Computer Science and an Executive Certificate in Startup Development.
Whether he’s speaking at TechCabal’s Moonshot Conference or mentoring young talents, his leadership mantra remains clear: “Create your own opportunities.” And that’s precisely what he’s doing—one groundbreaking innovation at a time.