Minority Business Leader Awards: Viola Llewellyn


It’s not uncommon for Viola Llewellyn to take business calls on the run. The co-founder and president of Chevy Chase-based Ovamba Solutions Inc. is always on the move in her quest to help businesses in emerging markets grow.

The company is primarily focused on delivering culturally-attuned financial technology to African nations. Where a traditional financial company may have shied away from African startups, Ovamba hit its stride by “turning ourselves into a glorified fan club,” Llewellyn…

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