Founder & Youth Innovator – Student Finance Innovation Platform (ABSA x YEAI)
Conducted market research and solution validation activities while developing a student finance innovation platform. Synthesized stakeholder needs into proposed value propositions for financial institutions and innovation leaders. Produced structured concept pitches as part of the innovation programme’s evaluation process. • Performed stakeholder engagement and needs discovery • Validated solution concepts through research activities • Presented value propositions to industry and innovation stakeholders • Developed practical platform ideas for social and economic impact