Richard Oyekunle

Richard Oyekunle is a real estate entrepreneur, housing innovator, and Founder of Settle, a PropTech platform expanding access to housing, investment, and economic opportunity across communities. With over $500 million in real estate transactions, Richard has helped hundreds of families navigate housing decisions in Canada. His expertise spans real estate, housing access, financial inclusion, diaspora investment, and institution building.

Originally from Nigeria and now based in Canada, Richard brings a unique cross-border perspective on strengthening economic ties through housing, capital, and talent. Through Settle, he is building solutions that enable qualified newcomers and returning Canadians to access rental housing without the barrier of limited Canadian credit history, while helping landlords reduce risk through guaranteed rent and trusted systems.

His work is driven by a vision of connecting people, capital, and opportunity across borders to shape the future of inclusive economic growth. At CNBISA 2026, Richard will speak on "Real Estate as a Catalyst for Diaspora Investment and Economic Growth in Canada," drawing on his experience to demonstrate how strategic real estate investment can accelerate wealth creation, deepen diaspora engagement, and foster sustainable economic development across borders.

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