Interswitch's Mitchell Elegbe Urges Entrepreneurs to Scale

Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Interswitch, addressed Nigerian entrepreneurs at The Platform Nigeria 2026, hosted by The Covenant Nation in Iganmu, Lagos. His keynote presentation, themed ‘Dream Big.

Execute with knowledge’, focused on the necessity for entrepreneurs to merge ambition with disciplined execution. Elegbe encouraged attendees to start with practical solutions to real problems and to consider scalability from the outset, even when beginning with small operations.

He highlighted the significance of execution over the size of initial ideas, stating that knowledge and experience gained through execution are crucial for scaling businesses. He urged entrepreneurs to identify opportunities, solve relevant problems, and develop the necessary knowledge and capabilities for long-term growth.

Elegbe pointed out that considerations around people, partnerships, technology, systems, and business architecture are essential for positioning businesses to effectively respond to emerging opportunities.