Nick Kigen is a design expert and techpreneur based in Kenya, shaping how businesses across Africa interact with digital financial services. He is the Co-founder and Chief of Design at Lipad, a payments platform that empowers businesses to collect and disburse payments seamlessly via mobile money and bank channels. With tools like Payment Links, Checkout, Cash Manager, and Invoiced Payments, Lipad simplifies business operations while bridging financial services with everyday commerce across the continent. With over 9 years of experience in product design and strategy, Nick has led impactful work across fintech, healthtech, and enterprise platforms. Prior to founding Lipad, he served as Design Lead at Tibu Health, a digital healthcare platform, and UI/UX Designer at Cellulant, where he helped craft mobile banking experiences for leading African banks.