VL
Serial entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in technology, particularly known for his work in blockchain and cryptocurrency ventures.
Wealth Intelligence
AI Estimate
$50M
Self-Reported
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Community
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Company Intelligence
11 yrs
Company Age
$49M
Valuation
35
Employees
2015
Founded
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Career Highlights
Awards & Recognition
★World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2009)
★Endeavor High Impact Entrepreneur (2006)
★Top Young IT Entrepreneur in Africa Award (2006)
★Top 500 CEOs globally (2015)
Notable Facts
→Serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits
→Founded and sold Gyft to First Data for $54M+
→Co-founder/CEO of Civic Technologies (blockchain identity)
→General Partner at Multicoin Capital (2017-2020)
→Early investor in Solana, Filecoin, Render
→Shark on Shark Tank South Africa
→Dragon on Dragon's Den South Africa
→Co-founded Praxos Capital crypto hedge fund (2024)
→Harvard Business School Executive Education
→500+ LinkedIn connections
→Known as 'Bitcoin Oracle' for accurate crypto predictions
→Co-authored book 'I'm In: Essential Advice for Entrepreneurs'
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