As Chief Executive Officer of 54 Collective, Bongani is a tech-entrepreneur who over the last 18 years has built 3 technology businesses from the ground up. Before joining 54 Collective, Bongani’s last company — Black Beard — built tech businesses on behalf of corporates. He is a strategic thinker, bridging the gap between business needs and technology, and is passionate about helping brands grow their competitive advantage in the market. As CEO, Bongani leads the early-stage investor as it seeks to invest in, collaborate, and support founders to go beyond borders and make a discernible impact through commercially-orientated innovations that can sustainably improve the lives of the continent’s people.