Founder

• Jan 2018 - Present

Galactic Overlord, Commander in Chief, Supreme Spiritual Tribal Visionary, Design Guru, Innovation Rocketlauncher, Troublemaking Trailblazer, Ninja of Strategy, Production Sherpa and Creator of Stokeness and General Good Vibes.

CEO, Head of Product

• Jan 2019 - Present

Galactic Overlord, Commander in Chief, Supreme Spiritual Tribal Visionary, Design Guru, Innovation Rocketlauncher, Troublemaking Trailblazer, Ninja of Strategy, Production Sherpa and Creator of Stokeness and General Good Vibes.

Director

• Nov 2021 - Present

In November 2021 I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Youth Development Agency by President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a gruelling application process which included a live televised interview by a panel in Parliament and state security clearance. I am the youngest director on the board. In my role I have been trained on governance and directorship of public entities (IoDSA), diplomacy (DIRCO), media engagement, as well as the daily experience of honing my judgement… Show more In November 2021 I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Youth Development Agency by President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a gruelling application process which included a live televised interview by a panel in Parliament and state security clearance. I am the youngest director on the board. In my role I have been trained on governance and directorship of public entities (IoDSA), diplomacy (DIRCO), media engagement, as well as the daily experience of honing my judgement on making decisions that affect the 20 million young South Africans that fall within our jurisdiction. The NYDA is a South African-based agency established primarily to address challenges faced by the nation’s youth. The Agency was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 54 of 2008). The institution was established to be a single, unitary structure addressing youth development issues at National, Provincial and Local Government level. I am accountable to the Parliament of South Africa, and report back to Parliament with the rest of the board on the agency’s activities, execution of mandate and results. This means that via the proxy of parliamentary elections, I am accountable to the electorate, the people of South Africa and taxpayers. On the NYDA, I am a member of the Investment Committee where I oversee the deployment of agency funds into programmes and initiatives to fulfil the agency’s mandate, and the IT Steering Committee where I oversee the agency’s tech stack. Show less In November 2021 I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Youth Development Agency by President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a gruelling application process which included a live televised interview by a panel in Parliament and state security clearance. I am the youngest director on the board. In my role I have been trained on governance and directorship of public entities (IoDSA), diplomacy (DIRCO), media engagement, as well as the daily experience of honing my judgement… Show more In November 2021 I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Youth Development Agency by President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a gruelling application process which included a live televised interview by a panel in Parliament and state security clearance. I am the youngest director on the board. In my role I have been trained on governance and directorship of public entities (IoDSA), diplomacy (DIRCO), media engagement, as well as the daily experience of honing my judgement on making decisions that affect the 20 million young South Africans that fall within our jurisdiction. The NYDA is a South African-based agency established primarily to address challenges faced by the nation’s youth. The Agency was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 54 of 2008). The institution was established to be a single, unitary structure addressing youth development issues at National, Provincial and Local Government level. I am accountable to the Parliament of South Africa, and report back to Parliament with the rest of the board on the agency’s activities, execution of mandate and results. This means that via the proxy of parliamentary elections, I am accountable to the electorate, the people of South Africa and taxpayers. On the NYDA, I am a member of the Investment Committee where I oversee the deployment of agency funds into programmes and initiatives to fulfil the agency’s mandate, and the IT Steering Committee where I oversee the agency’s tech stack. Show less

Managing Director

• Nov 2022 - Present

Emerging markets fund with three parts: Biotech / Healthtech / Fertility Property Online Marketplaces Emerging markets fund with three parts: Biotech / Healthtech / Fertility Property Online Marketplaces

Delegate

• Nov 2023 - Present

Delegate representing South Africa and the National Youth Development Agency at United Nations Climate Conference 2023 in Dubai. Delegate representing South Africa and the National Youth Development Agency at United Nations Climate Conference 2023 in Dubai.

Author

• Apr 2022 - Present

NB Publishers will be publishing my second book, Upstart, in late 2023, under the Melinda Ferguson Books imprint. NB Publishers will be publishing my second book, Upstart, in late 2023, under the Melinda Ferguson Books imprint.

Founder and Writer

• Feb 2021 - Present

The Aviation Club is a humble blog, a project in self expression started during the COVID years, with big ambitions to become a global media company. A fundamental belief of mine is that humans are born to be explorers. We are destined to have our eyes on the horizon and push the frontier. It’s what our earliest ancestors did, standing on shores and looking out, building crazy rickety canoes and paddling into the unknown, pulled by the deepest desire to know what lies… Show more The Aviation Club is a humble blog, a project in self expression started during the COVID years, with big ambitions to become a global media company. A fundamental belief of mine is that humans are born to be explorers. We are destined to have our eyes on the horizon and push the frontier. It’s what our earliest ancestors did, standing on shores and looking out, building crazy rickety canoes and paddling into the unknown, pulled by the deepest desire to know what lies beyond. With two years of written content on startups, tech, politics, travel, poetry and more; the Aviation Club is on its way to being media company that tells stories in all mediums and formats about the human experience on the frontiers. Show less The Aviation Club is a humble blog, a project in self expression started during the COVID years, with big ambitions to become a global media company. A fundamental belief of mine is that humans are born to be explorers. We are destined to have our eyes on the horizon and push the frontier. It’s what our earliest ancestors did, standing on shores and looking out, building crazy rickety canoes and paddling into the unknown, pulled by the deepest desire to know what lies… Show more The Aviation Club is a humble blog, a project in self expression started during the COVID years, with big ambitions to become a global media company. A fundamental belief of mine is that humans are born to be explorers. We are destined to have our eyes on the horizon and push the frontier. It’s what our earliest ancestors did, standing on shores and looking out, building crazy rickety canoes and paddling into the unknown, pulled by the deepest desire to know what lies beyond. With two years of written content on startups, tech, politics, travel, poetry and more; the Aviation Club is on its way to being media company that tells stories in all mediums and formats about the human experience on the frontiers. Show less

Delegate

• Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

Delegate representing South Africa and the National Youth Development Agency at the 2023 G20 Summit held in India. I’m a member of the taskforce on Future of Work, Skilling and Mobility and the action council on African Economic Integration. Delegate representing South Africa and the National Youth Development Agency at the 2023 G20 Summit held in India. I’m a member of the taskforce on Future of Work, Skilling and Mobility and the action council on African Economic Integration.

Director

• May 2021 - Jan 2023

The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) is Africa’s oldest tech incubator. Working with government, academia, business and society, CiTi promotes the inclusive growth of the digital economy. The Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative is a Non Profit Company with a mission to build a future-proof, inclusive society through technology and innovation. The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) is Africa’s oldest tech incubator. Working with government, academia, business and society, CiTi promotes the inclusive growth of the digital economy. The Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative is a Non Profit Company with a mission to build a future-proof, inclusive society through technology and innovation.

Global Shapers

• Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

I'm a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers, in the Stellenbosch, South Africa Hub. I'm a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers, in the Stellenbosch, South Africa Hub.

Judge: South Africa's Top 5 Startups

• Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

DA Young Leaders Programme

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

After three rounds of interviews, essays and tests, I got onto the DA's Young Leaders Programme. The DA’s Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is a political leadership learning and development programme for South Africans between the ages of 18 and 35 who align themselves with the DA’s values of Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity. Participants of the programme are highly motivated individuals, interested in pursuing a career in politics or the public service. Over the course of one… Show more After three rounds of interviews, essays and tests, I got onto the DA's Young Leaders Programme. The DA’s Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is a political leadership learning and development programme for South Africans between the ages of 18 and 35 who align themselves with the DA’s values of Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity. Participants of the programme are highly motivated individuals, interested in pursuing a career in politics or the public service. Over the course of one year, participants of the programme will be given the chance to broaden their political knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills. Participants will also get to know themselves, and their personal leadership style and development needs a lot better during dedicated sessions on leadership and personal development. In addition, Young Leaders will be required to conceptualise and undertake a leadership project, giving them a unique opportunity to expand their influence, self-awareness and emotional maturity, so that they can become dynamic, resilient leaders who are able to tackle politics on the national stage. The YLP is carefully designed to develop an entire set of competencies in order to grow a pool of knowledgeable, articulate, emotionally intelligent and resilient leaders who can one day lead the DA at a national level. These competencies include a wide range of practical and philosophical knowledge of politics, critical thinking and communication skills, as well as a high level of self-awareness and resilience over the course of one year. I was mentored by Helen Zille; Leader of the DA, Premier of the Western Cape and previous Mayor of Cape Town during the programme. Show less After three rounds of interviews, essays and tests, I got onto the DA's Young Leaders Programme. The DA’s Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is a political leadership learning and development programme for South Africans between the ages of 18 and 35 who align themselves with the DA’s values of Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity. Participants of the programme are highly motivated individuals, interested in pursuing a career in politics or the public service. Over the course of one… Show more After three rounds of interviews, essays and tests, I got onto the DA's Young Leaders Programme. The DA’s Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is a political leadership learning and development programme for South Africans between the ages of 18 and 35 who align themselves with the DA’s values of Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity and Diversity. Participants of the programme are highly motivated individuals, interested in pursuing a career in politics or the public service. Over the course of one year, participants of the programme will be given the chance to broaden their political knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills. Participants will also get to know themselves, and their personal leadership style and development needs a lot better during dedicated sessions on leadership and personal development. In addition, Young Leaders will be required to conceptualise and undertake a leadership project, giving them a unique opportunity to expand their influence, self-awareness and emotional maturity, so that they can become dynamic, resilient leaders who are able to tackle politics on the national stage. The YLP is carefully designed to develop an entire set of competencies in order to grow a pool of knowledgeable, articulate, emotionally intelligent and resilient leaders who can one day lead the DA at a national level. These competencies include a wide range of practical and philosophical knowledge of politics, critical thinking and communication skills, as well as a high level of self-awareness and resilience over the course of one year. I was mentored by Helen Zille; Leader of the DA, Premier of the Western Cape and previous Mayor of Cape Town during the programme. Show less

Head: Day Students

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

As an undergraduate student, I ran for office as an independent non-politically aligned candidate for the University of Cape Town’s Student Representative Council and was elected into the role of Head of Day Students. I was responsible for the 25 000 students that were not living in on-campus university residences. The SRC is the highest decision-making structure of student governance. It represents all students at UCT, and their overall interest and social well-being, in university… Show more As an undergraduate student, I ran for office as an independent non-politically aligned candidate for the University of Cape Town’s Student Representative Council and was elected into the role of Head of Day Students. I was responsible for the 25 000 students that were not living in on-campus university residences. The SRC is the highest decision-making structure of student governance. It represents all students at UCT, and their overall interest and social well-being, in university committees. It is highly involved in policy-making and co-operative decision-making on campus. The SRC is elected annually by the students and consists of 15 members who either represent other student organisations or are independents. The duties, functions, privileges and term of office are set out in the SRC Constitution and election by-laws approved by Council as institutional rules. The SRC is an important stakeholder within UCT, as there is no decision that can be taken without the student voice. The notion of co-operative governance is embraced by the institution through these processes. Show less As an undergraduate student, I ran for office as an independent non-politically aligned candidate for the University of Cape Town’s Student Representative Council and was elected into the role of Head of Day Students. I was responsible for the 25 000 students that were not living in on-campus university residences. The SRC is the highest decision-making structure of student governance. It represents all students at UCT, and their overall interest and social well-being, in university… Show more As an undergraduate student, I ran for office as an independent non-politically aligned candidate for the University of Cape Town’s Student Representative Council and was elected into the role of Head of Day Students. I was responsible for the 25 000 students that were not living in on-campus university residences. The SRC is the highest decision-making structure of student governance. It represents all students at UCT, and their overall interest and social well-being, in university committees. It is highly involved in policy-making and co-operative decision-making on campus. The SRC is elected annually by the students and consists of 15 members who either represent other student organisations or are independents. The duties, functions, privileges and term of office are set out in the SRC Constitution and election by-laws approved by Council as institutional rules. The SRC is an important stakeholder within UCT, as there is no decision that can be taken without the student voice. The notion of co-operative governance is embraced by the institution through these processes. Show less

News Show Presenter

• Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

I hosted an evening prime time (5pm to 7pm) news show three evenings a week on UCT Radio with two other presenters. The show was called News’d and Confused and we covered current topics in global affairs. The tone of the show was humorous, relatable and informative, and we had a lot of fun doing it. I hosted an evening prime time (5pm to 7pm) news show three evenings a week on UCT Radio with two other presenters. The show was called News’d and Confused and we covered current topics in global affairs. The tone of the show was humorous, relatable and informative, and we had a lot of fun doing it.

Debating Coach

• Feb 2013 - Nov 2013

As an undergrad student at UCT, I coached debating at COSAT School as a volunteer. COSAT in a non-fee paying high school in the township of Khayelitsha, helping underprivileged students achieve remarkable success in STEM subjects. In 2012 COSAT was the first township school to make the provinces’ top ten list for the 2011 matric exams. Three pupils in my debating class went on to represent South Africa at the World Schools Debating Championship League in India that year. As an undergrad student at UCT, I coached debating at COSAT School as a volunteer. COSAT in a non-fee paying high school in the township of Khayelitsha, helping underprivileged students achieve remarkable success in STEM subjects. In 2012 COSAT was the first township school to make the provinces’ top ten list for the 2011 matric exams. Three pupils in my debating class went on to represent South Africa at the World Schools Debating Championship League in India that year.