Vusi Thembekwayo in suit and tie

Vusi

Thembekwayo

Business| Leadership| Motivation

Globally recognised keynote speaker, investor, and business strategist known for challenging conventional thinking and driving real-world results. Vusi Thembekwayo is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, combining boardroom experience with powerful stage presence, equipping leaders to navigate disruption, scale growth, and lead with bold, decisive action.

Travels from: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Leadership

Business Transformation

Disruption & Innovation

High Performance

Growth Mindset

Power of Communication

Funding & Scaliing

Entrepreneuriship

Africa’s Economy

About Vusi Thembekwayo:

Vusi is one of Africa’s most influential business voices—a globally sought-after keynote speaker, investor, and leadership strategist who operates at the intersection of enterprise, innovation, and economic transformation. Known for his sharp thinking and uncompromising delivery, he is not only a speaker but an active architect of growth, working directly with organisations, founders, and executives to drive meaningful change.

What sets Vusi apart is simple: he doesn’t speak about business from theory—he builds, invests, and leads at scale. As Executive Chairman of Thembekwayo Legacy Group and founder of MyGrowthFund Venture Partners, he is deeply embedded in backing high-potential ventures and unlocking job creation across the continent. His broader investment footprint spans private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance, with involvement across sectors including fintech, manufacturing, healthcare, and trade. Through these roles, he continues to shape the future of African enterprise while engaging global markets.

Vusi’s business pedigree was established early. By his mid-twenties, he was already leading a multimillion-rand division within a multinational organisation and serving as one of the youngest directors of a JSE-listed company. He later became widely recognised as a venture investor on Dragon’s Den South Africa, bringing his commercial insight into the public domain. Today, he remains a trusted advisor in boardrooms, working alongside executives and investors navigating complex growth environments.

On stage, Vusi is a force of nature. Since 2015, he has delivered hundreds of keynotes across six continents, addressing audiences from global corporates to entrepreneurial ecosystems. His speaking engagements have included prestigious platforms such as academic institutions, leadership forums, and policy environments. Whether speaking to Fortune 500 executives or emerging founders, his sessions are known for their intensity, clarity, and actionable insight—challenging audiences to rethink strategy, leadership, and performance in an age of constant disruption.

His thought leadership is amplified through a powerful digital presence, where he reaches millions across social media platforms. With a highly engaged global audience, Vusi has become a leading voice on business, leadership, and economic transformation—shaping conversations far beyond the stage.

A best-selling author and award-winning entrepreneur, Vusi continues to build, invest, and speak with one clear objective: to help leaders and organisations move beyond incremental thinking and unlock exponential growth. His work is grounded in real-world execution, making him a rare voice who not only understands disruption—but actively drives it.

Keynote Topics Include:
  • Leading at the Edge of Chaos
  • Barbarians at the Gate
  • Underdogs
  • Your Customer Today & Tomorrow

Keynote Speaker

Leadership Stratergist

MC

Masterclass Facilitation

"Vusi is a balanced thinker. His propensity for asking questions that matter is what makes him good."

Sadhguru - Indian Guru

"Vusi is the epitome of the South Africa for which we fought."

Nelson Mandela - Former president of South Africa

"Vusi is truly talented... a great resource for business leaders."

Adrian Gore - Discovery Limited

WHAT DOES A SOCIAL ALCHEMIST MEAN TO Vusi Thembekwayo?

“You have the time; you just don’t know how to prioritise.”

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