Lex Sodipe, CFA

Today, 1 in 5 of children in the US have a diagnosable mental health disorder. However, about half of children who need care do not receive it from a behavioral health provider. As they seek care, families often face waits that are several months long and fees that are prohibitively expensive. Today’s healthcare system is failing our children. We have set out to rebuild the pediatric behavioral health system from the ground up. At Handspring, our mission is to create a world where our children’s mental health is cared for as much as their physical health is. We are building a modern clinic for children and families. We deliver a care experience that integrates our digital platform, in-person clinics, and telehealth to deliver the right care, at the right time. In addition to psychotherapy, our services will soon include access to evidence-based content, psychiatry, and medication management for children and families.

Bento celebrates African businesses and business builders, and believes they have the power to change the continent. By creating innovative solutions, we empower these unsung heroes with the tools they need to succeed. Our solutions are not simply copied from developed markets and then forced on our local businesses in a “take it or leave it” approach. African businesses deserve better, so we pay attention to the unique business environment on the continent and develop tailored solutions that solve the real problems these businesses face on a daily basis. Building a business is an extremely challenging journey anywhere, but even more so in our part of the world. This is why at Bento, we will always be in beta, not just looking for how to improve our core solutions, but also to continue creating new solutions that adapt to an ever-changing business environment and the new complexities that come with it. Beyond empowering African businesses by equipping them with world-class payroll and HRM solutions, Bento is also redefining employee benefits. We call it employee benefits 2.0, and it empowers African employees in a way never seen before, opening them up to a world of innovative products and services including credit solutions, insurance, savings, investments and more, all of which boosts morale and improves their overall quality of life. A win-win for both employer and employee. It’s our way of building a better continent. One business at a time.

Today, 1 in 5 of children in the US have a diagnosable mental health disorder. However, about half of children who need care do not receive it from a behavioral health provider. As they seek care, families often face waits that are several months long and fees that are prohibitively expensive. Today’s healthcare system is failing our children. We have set out to rebuild the pediatric behavioral health system from the ground up. At Handspring, our mission is to create a world where our children’s mental health is cared for as much as their physical health is. We are building a modern clinic for children and families. We deliver a care experience that integrates our digital platform, in-person clinics, and telehealth to deliver the right care, at the right time. In addition to psychotherapy, our services will soon include access to evidence-based content, psychiatry, and medication management for children and families.

Focus Financial Partners is a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms. Focus provides access to best practices, resources and continuity planning for its partner firms who serve individuals, families, employers and institutions with comprehensive wealth management services. Focus partner firms benefit from the synergies, scale, economics and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives.

Bento celebrates African businesses and business builders, and believes they have the power to change the continent. By creating innovative solutions, we empower these unsung heroes with the tools they need to succeed. Our solutions are not simply copied from developed markets and then forced on our local businesses in a “take it or leave it” approach. African businesses deserve better, so we pay attention to the unique business environment on the continent and develop tailored solutions that solve the real problems these businesses face on a daily basis. Building a business is an extremely challenging journey anywhere, but even more so in our part of the world. This is why at Bento, we will always be in beta, not just looking for how to improve our core solutions, but also to continue creating new solutions that adapt to an ever-changing business environment and the new complexities that come with it. Beyond empowering African businesses by equipping them with world-class payroll and HRM solutions, Bento is also redefining employee benefits. We call it employee benefits 2.0, and it empowers African employees in a way never seen before, opening them up to a world of innovative products and services including credit solutions, insurance, savings, investments and more, all of which boosts morale and improves their overall quality of life. A win-win for both employer and employee. It’s our way of building a better continent. One business at a time.

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United Capital Plc is a leading African financial and investment banking Group providing bespoke value-added service to its clients. We are well positioned to play a strategic role in helping African governments and citizens (both individual and corporate) achieve their strategic objectives through our robust suite of financial and investment banking offerings. Purpose United Capital is transforming the African continent by providing innovative investment banking solutions to governments, companies and individuals. Corporate Goal To be the financial and investment role model across Africa, deploying innovation, technology and specialist skills to exceed client expectations, whilst creating superior value for all stakeholders.