Kelvin Efosa Obasuyi, founder of Vector, has urged African fintech founders to integrate regulatory compliance into product development from the start rather than treating it as an afterthought. Highlighting his experience in cross-border finance, Obasuyi noted that ignoring regulatory requirements during the design phase often leads to costly architectural rebuilds, delayed market entry, and strained banking relationships. He argued that treating compliance as a core design discipline strengthens institutional trust and is essential for scaling across jurisdictions.