Joshua Chibueze

Joshua Chibueze is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur, recognized primarily as the Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Piggytech, the parent company of the popular savings and investment platform, Piggyvest, and PocketApp. He is known for his work in the African fintech space, driving financial inclusion and technology adoption among a new generation. Education and Early Career Chibueze is an alumnus of Covenant University and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He began his career in sales, working as a Total Card Sales Rep at Total Nigeria Plc from 2011 to 2014. Demonstrating an early aptitude for entrepreneurship, he transitioned into the startup ecosystem. Career Progression and Piggyvest From 2014 to 2016, Chibueze served as a Co-founder of PushCV. His significant career milestone began in 2016 when he co-founded PiggyVest (initially known as Piggybank.ng). As Co-Founder/CMO until 2022, and currently working under the Piggytech parent company, Chibueze has been instrumental in developing products that empower users in Africa to save and invest more. Piggytech's platforms offer essential tools for saving, investing, and financial management. Major Achievements and Recognition Chibueze's leadership and the impact of Piggytech have garnered wide recognition. He was named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2019. In 2022, he was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur, joining Endeavor's global network of high-impact entrepreneurs. His company, Piggyvest, has been acknowledged internationally, being named one of the top 250 fintech companies in the world by CNBC for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025) in the wealth management category. Chibueze is noted for being a brand marketing expert and a customer success enthusiast with over a decade of industry experience across multinationals, SMEs, and startups.