Catherine Lückhoff

Catherine Lückhoff is the co-founder of 20fifty, a company specializing in cloud innovation and AI solutions for progressive businesses. With a diverse background in tech, business development, and communications, Catherine has held key roles such as Chief Innovation Officer at Swipe iX, where she established a Cloud Innovation Unit.

She is also known for founding and leading NicheStreem.com, a platform that offers on-demand audio and music streaming services, and being part of prominent organizations like MANGO-OMC and HQ Africa. Catherine's expertise extends to business strategy consultancy in Sub-Saharan Africa, evident through her role as the Founder & Director of HQ Africa.

In addition to her professional commitments, Catherine has shared her knowledge as a presenter on a tech show called Winslyn on kykNET and as a mentor for various startups like LocumBase.com and SeedMoney.africa. She has been recognized for her contributions to the tech industry and was named the Most Innovative Woman in Cloud Innovation in South Africa in 2019.

Catherine Lückhoff's educational background is equally impressive, having studied Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy at MIT Sloan School of Management, as well as obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Throughout her career, Catherine has been a speaker and panelist at several prestigious events like AWS Summit, SXSW, and Tech4Africa. Her influence in the tech and business sectors has been acknowledged through various awards and features, including being selected as one of Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans and appearing in Destiny Magazine's 'Power of 40' Supplement.