Meet Brian Mlambo – a passionate entrepreneur, dynamic leader, and visionary ecosystem builder. As the CEO & Founder of Akha Ventures, Brian is at the forefront of South Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping African entrepreneurs create scalable ventures. With a thriving community of over 40,000 members, Brian has incubated more than 500 businesses, helping them raise over $10 million in funding and creating more than 1,000 jobs every year.

Brian is a published author, speaker, and thought leader, known for his book Navigating the Odyssey: A Playbook for Your Entrepreneurship Journey, which provides invaluable insights from his personal experience. He has shared the stage with industry giants like Robert Kiyosaki, Allon Raiz, Vusi Thembekwayo, and Lebo Gunguluza, cementing his status as a trusted voice in the business community.

In the past five years, Brian has impacted over 50,000 entrepreneurs, organizing more than 100 entrepreneurship events and working with major clients such as MTN, Old Mutual, Standard Bank, Primestars, UCT, AFDA, and other leading corporates. Guided by esteemed mentors like Allon Raiz, Sanjay Soni, and Paul Oosthuizen, Brian continues to play a pioneering role in building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Africa.