Following Up: Dan Edoma ’17, Country Director, Network International
Edoma, a graduate of the MAM program, has served in roles at multiple digital payments platforms, working to expand access to financial services in the developing world.
How have you pursued your aspirations to have impact in your career so far?
My work has largely focused on expanding access to financial services, building strategic partnerships, and driving inclusive growth, particularly in underrepresented regions—emerging markets and the last frontier market.
At the payment platform Segovia Technologies, I played a key role in expanding the company’s presence in East Africa, ensuring that digital financial solutions reached those who needed them most. After Segovia’s acquisition by Crown Agents Bank, I continued to focus on partnerships that enabled more efficient cross-border payments, further strengthening financial inclusion across emerging markets. My transition to the digital money management app Mytalu as vice president of growth and expansion allowed me to drive market entry strategies, deepening my expertise in scaling businesses and fostering economic opportunity.
Now, as country director at digital payment services provider Network International, I’m focused on accelerating digital payments adoption in Uganda and beyond, supporting businesses and financial institutions in navigating an increasingly digital economy.
What’s a lesson from Yale SOM that has helped you on your career path since graduation?
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve carried with me is the decision-making tool that was introduced during the interdisciplinary class Ethical Choices in Public Leadership, taught by Eric Braverman at the Jackson School of Global Affairs. This class comes alive whenever I am faced with an ethical dilemma.
The second valuable lesson has been the importance of aligning business success with societal impact. Yale SOM instilled in me the belief that organizations thrive when they create value not just for shareholders, but also for the communities they serve. I’ve always sought to balance commercial growth with broader social impact.
For example, during the first wave of COVID-19, I leveraged my expertise in fintech to help facilitate financial aid transfers to over 70,000 Ugandans. That experience reinforced my belief in the power of business as a tool for resilience and inclusion—an idea deeply rooted in my time at SOM.
Have there been unexpected benefits from your SOM education?
One of the most unexpected yet invaluable benefits of my Yale SOM education and the larger Yale community has been the strength of its global network. While I expected to gain business knowledge and leadership skills, I didn’t fully anticipate how deeply the Yale community would continue to shape my career. Throughout my post-Yale journey, I’ve found myself regularly tapping into the network for insights, collaborations, and opportunities.
Lifelong relationships were also born out of my Yale experience. I visited Lagos recently to attend the wedding of Tayo Oyegunle ’17, a true testimony to a friendship that has outlived our time in New Haven.
What are you passionate about in your work?
What excites me most is the ability to create financial systems that don’t just serve businesses but also empower individuals—whether it’s a small business gaining access to digital payments, or a vulnerable community receiving critical financial aid during a crisis.
When financial services are designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind, they can unlock opportunities, drive economic growth, and improve lives. That’s what drives me every day.
