Solape Akinpelu built HerVest to change how finance works for women. She knew women are already skilled at managing money and growth, yet most financial systems shut them out. Where others saw barriers, Solape saw a chance to design something bold.

HerVest gives women access to savings, investments, and impact-driven education. It’s about creating a system that reflects their ambitions. Every woman who joins HerVest takes control of her future on her own terms.

Solape’s determination has already led to successful funding rounds, but she dreams bigger. If she could be introduced to one person, it would be Serena Williams: “I’m a big fan of her and her fund, Serena Ventures. I admire the way she stewards capital to those who need it most. That’s the kind of purposeful capital we want.”

At Aurora, we see Solape as more than a founder. She is a leader reshaping finance with vision and clarity. Together we build a table where there’s no seat, and we invite more women to sit with us as decision-makers of the financial future.