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Last week, I saw that Tampa Bay Wave was ranked the #3 accelerator in the U.S. by TIME. As a Wave alum, that made me incredibly proud. But it also made me stop and think about how much the Wave has meant to me personally and to DUKAPAQ. Back in 2022, DUKAPAQ was still very early. I was coming out of a six year corporate stint in the Point of Sale (PoS) software industry.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | NEWS DUKAPAQ Inc., a leading innovator in Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions for merchants globally, is proud to announce the promotion of Jackson Hayward to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. This appointment reflects the company’s continued commitment to advancing its technology infrastructure, accelerating innovation, and scaling its global footprint. Jackson Hayward has been instrumental in leading DUKAPAQ’s product and technical teams, driving significant progress across the company’s platform.
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POST DATE: Saturday, February 28th, 2026 As we wrap up Black History Month today, I’ve been reflecting on this year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” and the reminder that we are truly standing on the shoulders of giants. Three years ago, I wrote about this legacy, especially the influence of Black history on Black owned banking institutions and modern fintechs such as DUKAPAQ in my The Black Wall Street Times article (link below).
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POST DATE: Saturday, February 28th, 2026 DUKAPAQ was founded around a clear thesis: small and medium-sized businesses are the largest and most underserved segment globally commerce, yet most fintech solutions fail to deliver clear, operator level ROI. After deep on the ground development, we launched in Kenya last year. At the pre-seed stage, the most important signal has been early revenue and repeat usage, merchants paying recurring subscriptions and integrating DUKAPAQ into their daily operations, even in price-sensitive environments.
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DUKAPAQ, in association with BNAK, will host the Westlands Business Community under the theme ‘Empowering Small Businesses in Westlands through Technology, Financing, and Strategic Partnerships.’
Read ArticleDUKAPAQ Inc announces the promotion of Jackson Hayward to Chief Product Officer, reinforcing its commitment to innovation in Point-of-Sale solutions for merchants globally
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DUKAPAQ’s founder, Mbaluka Michael Mutinda, discusses establishing the company in Oklahoma, inspired by iconic Black bankers like David J. Turner. Op-Ed referenced.
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Nicholas Mageto, a data analyst at DUKAPAQ, shares his experience representing the company at the 2023 DataFest conference and the potential of data analytics to fuel growth and success for DUKAPAQ.
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Mbaluka Michael Mutinda, CEO of DUKAPAQ, shares his insights on the importance of building community trust for fintech companies through transparency, customer support, and social responsibility.
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DUKAPAQ’s CEO and COO participate in the 2023 MIT Solve Summit in Tulsa, Oklahoma, fostering long-term engagement and contributing to the success of the company.
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DUKAPAQ’s co-founder and CEO, Mbaluka Michael Mutinda, speaks candidly about the company’s journey and vision in their first media profile published by The Black Wall Street Times.
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Mbaluka Michael Mutinda CEO of DUKAPAQ, presents a summary of 2022, showcasing notable achievements and milestones accomplished throughout the previous year
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Miguel Adames, COO of DUKAPAQ, shares his experience representing the company at the Fintech Summit’s AlphaExpo in Cape Town and the positive feedback received for their recently launched mobile POS.
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