Growpreneur story, team and mission.

Our Mission

Growpreneur is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs by providing essential tools, resources, and mentorship to build thriving businesses. We foster a supportive community where entrepreneurs can learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Our Three Pillars

Encouraging Innovation

We are committed to fostering a more innovative South African business environment. By empowering ambitious individuals with a growth mindset, we contribute to the development of new ideas, products, and services.

Access to Investors and Lenders

Through our extensive network, we aim to connect entrepreneurs with potential investors and lenders. This provides valuable opportunities for funding and capital injection, enabling businesses to grow and scale.

Building a Network

Growpreneur seeks to build a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Our platform fosters networking, collaboration, and peer-to-peer support.

Meet Our Team

Mihlali Nguta

Mihlali serves as the Chairperson of Growpreneur, committed to supporting aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey. With her marketing expertise, she empowers entrepreneurs to develop their ideas, reach their target audience, and build strong, impactful brands.

Chris Mabhele

Chris serves as a Secretary for Growpreneur. A passionate tech entrepreneur, he is involved in various businesses and social impact startups. As a co-founder of Growpreneur, he brings a wealth of practical entrepreneurial experience and networks to help upcoming entrepreneurs grow and scale.

Sibongokuhle Nguta

Sibongokuhle serves as a Treasurer for Growpreneur. With experience auditing overall business operations and reviewing financial statements of multiple types of organisations from financial services to public benefit organisations such as universities, he brings a wider perspective on how different businesses operate.

Mbali Mabele

Mbali is the Vice Chairperson of Growpreneur. With experience in public relations, Mbali brings a valuable blend of leadership and communication skills, helping Growpreneur to expand its reach and impact within the entrepreneurial community.