Lisa von Benecke, 29

Lisa von Benecke, 29

Lisa von Benecke is the founder and chief executive of LC Dynamics, a clean-tech company that improves green energy access through tech products and data-driven systems. LC Dynamics manufactures and sells smart solar blinds, which are capable of powering everything...
Lodumo Nkala, 19

Lodumo Nkala, 19

Today, pigeon racing is a multimillion-rand sports industry that features big money events, famous competitors such as former world champion boxer Mike Tyson and almost 5 000 pigeon fanciers in South Africa alone. It’s an exclusive universe that’s hard to break into....
Louw Hopley, 28

Louw Hopley, 28

Louw Hopley, chief executive of Cape Town-based insurance start-up – Root, believes that software has the power to create a better future for us all. Louw started Root in 2016 with the goal to make it easier for software developers to build products in financial...
Lungile Mashigo, 34

Lungile Mashigo, 34

Noting a lack of awareness about financial products in disadvantaged communities, Lungile Mashigo decided to found Stripped Money Conversations. Through her website, seminars, podcast and a weekly appearance on e.tv’s The Morning Show, Lungile leads accessible...
Luzuko Tena, 28

Luzuko Tena, 28

In 2020 Luzuko Tena approached the Interactive Advertising Bureau with an idea of starting a Youth Action Council as part of their councils and committees, which were formed in order to drive change in the South African digital media and marketing industry. The...