Chris Maurice

Co-Founder & CEO

Yellow Card

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 over $50 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.