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Born with the spirit of innovation Alpesh is a visionary in mobile technology and fintech, Alpesh’s career has been defined by his ability to pioneer and execute "Go-to-Market" strategies that have reshaped industries. As the former Director of Sales at Motorola, he generated over $500 million in revenue, forging partnerships with global giants such as Visa, Vodafone, Western Union, and Uber.

In 2007, he founded Mi-Fone, Africa’s first mobile hardware startup,and OJU, the world’s first Afro-Emoticon brand, both of which were acquired by a $5 billion South African conglomerate.

Alpesh is now a Multipreneur and is the Co-Founder of ZMBIZI, a U.S.-based fintech company , Founder of BIZI LABS, a Swiss-based Web3.0 multi-blockchain platform and Co-Founder of IDG AS Ventures, a Multi product E-Commerce platform. He is a sought-after keynote speaker who shares hard-earned insights on business resilience, leadership, and reinvention in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

Awards

  • UK Business Book of the Year
  • GQ - Best Dressed Man
  • Frost & Sullivan - Entrepreneur of the Year (2014)
  • African Leadership Network – Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Loeries South Africa - Design of the Year – OJU Africa