Vuyisa Qabaka

Vuyisa Qabaka is a Partner at Pan African innovation firm, HYBR Group, a trustee at Groote Schuur Hospital Trust and co-founder at equity crowdfunding platform Uprise.Africa. Professional Background:Has spent the past 12 years building venture, building ecosystem, in media as television host and business columnist. Has traveled globally on investment roadshows with various African startups including economic study tours top innovation ecosystems like Nigeria, Kenya, Malaysia and Israel. - Innovation and technology consultant- Advisor: corporates, startups and governments- Angel investor- Globally networked startup matchmaker- Pan African tech evangelist- SA tech ecosystem builder A qualified lean start-up trainer, start-up and small business advisor, investor and capital fundraiser. Has previously worked on setting up creative business strategies and innovation hubs, consults at executive committee level, with a focus on offbeat social initiatives, ecosystem development, and bringing disruptive market positioning. An alumni of the University of Cape Town (UCT), and mentors start-ups projects in the townships.Charitable Advisory Boards:- Groote Schuur Hospital Trust- Thriving Africa Development FoundationLatest Speaking Engagements:- MEST Africa Summit (CPT, June 2018)- Tech Africa Summit (London, May 2018)- Think Future (Stellenbosch, Nov 2017)- Finance Indaba (Joburg, Sep 2017)One of 2018's "Top 15 tech people in South Africa" according to Ventureburn.