Lerato Bodibe is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, investor, keynote speaker, executive coach, and thought leader with a profound impact in the Digital Transformation space. With a career spanning over two decades, Lerato has garnered extensive experience in entrepreneurship, management consulting, and technology innovation.

Professional Background: Lerato is the Founder and CEO of ROCVEST Systems, a prominent management consulting and software development company. Lerato's visionary leadership has been instrumental in the development of ScheduPay, a pioneering SaaS and fintech platform that facilitates secure upfront payments and consistent revenue streams for businesses. He is also the Co-CEO of BEAM Systems, where he leads the transformation of the music industry through innovative solutions like BEAM Bookings.

Expertise: Lerato specializes in digital transformation, strategic planning, executive coaching, and leadership development. His strategic insights and technological acumen have driven significant growth and success for numerous organizations across diverse industries.

Accomplishments:

• Founded ROCVEST Systems and BEAM Systems, driving innovation and growth in management consulting and the music industry.

• Architected ScheduPay, a leading-edge SaaS and fintech platform revolutionizing payment solutions.

• Established the Bodibe Foundation, dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through philanthropy and strategic partnerships.

Speaking Engagements and Thought Leadership: Lerato is a sought-after keynote speaker and panellist at international conferences and industry summits, where he shares his expertise on digital transformation, management consulting, and entrepreneurship. He has been featured on leading podcasts and media platforms discussing strategies for business success in the digital age.

Education: Lerato holds an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand, complemented by a

Bachelor's Degree in IT with a specialization in Intelligent Industrial Systems and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. His academic background underscores his deep understanding of technology and business integration.

Philanthropy and Community Impact: Beyond his professional endeavours, Lerato is committed to making a positive impact through the Lerato Bodibe Foundation. The foundation focuses on empowering disadvantaged youth through education initiatives, sustainable solutions for food insecurity, and cutting-edge IT education to bridge the skills gap in the digital economy.

Recent Talks:

Lerato Bodibe has recently contributed his expertise to two prominent international forums:

1. Open Banking in Africa: Lerato moderated a compelling discussion on the future of Open Banking in Africa at the FinTech Summit 2024. This session explored how Open Banking is catalyzing innovation and promoting financial inclusion across the continent. Lerato's insights sparked a renewed enthusiasm among attendees for leveraging financial technologies to address Africa's unique banking challenges.

2. Cross-Border Remittances and Financial Inclusion: At Digital Finance Africa 2024, Lerato presented on the transformative impact of cross-border remittances on economic stability and financial inclusion in Africa. His presentation highlighted the role of digital financial services in enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and security of remittance transactions. Lerato emphasized the importance of collaboration between financial institutions and FinTech’s to advance inclusive financial solutions across the region.

3. Banking Transformation Africa 2024 conference: Lerato explored how banking resilience and digital innovation are reshaping Africa's financial sector. He highlighted the role of Open Banking in promoting financial inclusion by enabling secure data sharing between banks and third-party providers, allowing for more customized services and greater competition. Lerato also emphasized the impact of fintech solutions like digital wallets and peer-to-peer lending, which are breaking barriers and expanding market access. However, he pointed out that regulatory challenges and infrastructure gaps remain significant obstacles. To overcome these, collaboration between traditional banks and fintech startups is essential for fostering innovation and building a stronger, more inclusive financial ecosystem in Africa.

4. Smarter Mobility Summit 2024: Lerato provided a critical analysis of the barriers preventing the car rental industry from transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). He highlighted the unique challenges faced by the sector in Africa, discussed how business cases for electrification are evolving, and explored the potential for ZEVs to play a growing role in shaping the future of car rentals throughout the decade.

5. Seamless Africa 2024: Lerato moderated three panels, focusing on the following topics

6. Drivers Shaping Africa's Digital Marketplace: He covered the influence of mobile access, the role of logistics in e-commerce growth, and challenges from the digital divide.

7. Neo Bank for Africa's Progress: He discussed the importance of inclusive banking for the unbanked, mobile-first solutions, and building trust to ensure secure digital financial platforms.

8.Empowering Consumers through Alternative Lending Models: He highlighted how mobile money, peer-to-peer lending, and data-driven credit scoring are improving access to credit for underserved communities.

These engagements underscore Lerato's commitment to driving meaningful discussions and innovations within the global financial technology landscape.

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