Bongani Sithole

Bongani Sithole is a visionary entrepreneur with a focus on building and scaling 140 tech startups across Africa in the next five years. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the tech industry, driven by his strong educational background and extensive work history.

Having studied at Tshwane University of Technology, Bongani has honed his skills and expertise in the field. His professional journey includes key roles at various organizations, showcasing his diverse talents and leadership capabilities.

Bongani Sithole has held significant positions such as Partner at Utopia Capital Management, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at 54 Collective VC, where he also served as the Chief Scale Officer. He has also contributed as a Board Member at Tripplo Software and held roles like CTO, Head of MakersLab at 54 Collective VC, and Managing Director at Black Beard Technology.

His entrepreneurial spirit is evident through his ventures as the Founder & CEO of Apostrophy and Acacia Consulting. Prior to these roles, Bongani gained valuable experience as a Technical Lead at MTN, Aquaonline & Basetwo, Systems Developer at Hollard Insurance, Programmer at Accenture Technology Solutions, and Intern at CS Holdings.

Bongani Sithole's impressive background and extensive involvement in the tech and business sectors position him as a prominent figure in the African startup ecosystem, poised to make a meaningful impact and drive innovation across the continent.