SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS SHARE HOW THEIR PARENTS SHAPED THEIR FUTURE VENTURES

Vuyi Zondi, Founder of Corium Skincare

“From a young age, my mother has been in and out of several entrepreneurial projects. So growing up, I was exposed to creative problem-solving. That, in turn, shaped my appetite for entrepreneurship.”

Lulu Mutsikira, CEO of Namasaya Creations

“My parents are both entrepreneurs who made the jump from the corporate world. Growing up, I got to witness their ups and downs. Seeing them pave their own path was eyeopening. When I decided to leave corporate, I had a realistic understanding of what running a business entails. I want my kids to know that anything is possible.”

Ngwako Ramohlale, Founder of Nunnovation Africa Foundation

“My mother was a school principal, and she supplemented her disposable income by installing payphones in our garage. She worked out of town and was home during the weekends, so I was responsible for managing the business during the week. Her trust in me made me an independent thinker from a very young age. I’d use the money earned from the business to buy snacks that I’d then resell at school and on my commute. I made a profit,but my mother didn’t know about it! By the time I finished school, I knew I wanted to be my own boss.”