Vusi Thembekwayo Biography
South African born entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and public speaker Vusi Thembekwayo is popularly known as one of the ‘dragons’ in the South African version of Dragons Den a DSTV Msansi Magic reality show where which entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a group of investors with hopes for investment in their businesses.
Vusi Thembekwayo Early Life
He was born on 21st March 1985 in Benoni, East Rand, Gauteng Province, South Africa. Further details about his family and childhood are not available, this will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Vusi Thembakwayo Education
- 2015 – 2017: Executive MBA (Dean’s List), Business/ Managerial Economics from Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School.
- 2010 – 2012: Corporate Finance (emphasis on Advanced Valuation), Financial Modelling and Valuations (Cum Laude) from INSEAD
- 2010 – 2011: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Post Graduate of Business Administration from Gordon Institute of Business Science.
- 2008 – 2009: Management Advanced Programme (Cum Laude), Commerce from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Vusi Thembekwayo Career
He found himself a job after declining to go to the University in order to live a normal lifestyle. Vusi founded an agency that focused on finding jobs overseas for unemployed South Africans.
He managed to find jobs for thousands of people and was known as an entrepreneur due to his business ideas. Vusi was always a pretty good communicator showing his abilities in communication and entrepreneurial skills when it comes to more complex issues.
He became the director of Metcash Group in 2010 and turn New Business Division into a turnover business worth a huge number of dollars by scoring the highest EDITDA in the whole Metcash group.
Vusi used the money he gained from his various projects to create his own company “Global Professional SA”.
By 2030, Thembekwayo hopes to have created 300 sustainable black businesses by finding and caring for high-growth African-American entrepreneurs through funding, incubation and development platforms plus business development. As part of MyGrowthFund, Vusi Thembekwayo has just launched # Top40, a mentorship program that will enable 40 high-growth companies that provide 1 million rands, through an 18-month mentorship program to expand their business and move to a higher level
One of the highlights of his career was actually getting an invitation to address the British House of Common and the World Bank. As part of his inspiration tour in the year 2013 & 2017, he hosted a show in Las Vegas and it was a massive success as the show was sold-out.
Currently, he is the CEO of a boutique investment & advisory firm in Africa. Leading by example, his firm forces medium, large and listed businesses into much needed, often painful, always lucrative new directions.
Having graced the covers of Entrepreneur Magazine, with features on Forbes and Inc500, his social media engagement often mirrors that of a Rockstar.
Vusi Thembekwayo Age
Vusi was born on 21st March 1985 in Benoni, East Rand, Gauteng Province, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on 21st March every year.
Vusi Thembekwayo Family
Parents
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Wife
Vusi is married to his lovely wife, Palesa Thembekwayo. The couple tied their knot in 2009 and together they are blessed with two children namely, Amahle Thembekwayo and Nathaniel Thembekwayo III.
Children
He is blessed with two wonderful children namely; Amahle Thembekwayo and Nathaniel Thembekwayo III.
Vusi Thembekwayo Body Measurements
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Vusi Thembekwayo salary
According to our research, he influences over $350 million in the seven organizations he holds shares in. His companies operate in Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya.
Vusi Thembekwayo Net Worth
His net worth is estimated at $550, making him one of the richest young men in South Africa and Africa as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vusi Thembekwayo
Who is Vusi?
He is a South African entrepreneur best known as one of the ‘dragons’ in the South African version of Dragons Den.
How old is Vusi?
He is 34 years old as of 2019. He was born on 21st March 1985
How tall is Vusi?
Not known
Is Vusi married?
Vusi is married to his lovely wife, Palesa Thembekwayo
How much is Vusi worth?
His net worth is estimated at $550, making him one of the richest young men in South Africa and Africa as a whole.
How much does Vusi make?
He influences over $350 million in the seven organizations he holds shares in.
Where does Vusi live?
Not known
Is Vusi dead or alive?
He is still alive and in good health.
Where is Vusi now?
He is the CEO of a boutique investment & advisory firm.
What happened to Vusi?
He was awarded the best public speaker in the world at just 17 years.
Vusi Thembekwayo Social Media Handles
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