THE BUSINESS DOCTOR,
KEITUMETSE LEKABA

Keitumetse Lekaba ("The Business Doctor Keitumetse Lekaba"") empowers entrepreneurs to build and grow sustainable businesses by providing expert strategy, financial management, business model, and innovation guidance. She's a passionate educator and simplifies complex business concepts, equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and confidence to succeed.

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Keitumetse is the Managing Director at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR (Pty) Ltd. In her role, she directs and leads all business operations and manages the strategy. She leads the development and implementation of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes for multi-national companies. With over 15 years of experience, she has led the implementation of ESD Programmes for companies such as Coca-Cola
Beverages South Africa, Exxaro Mine, Sasol, Sanlam, Telkom, Good Year, Reckitt Benckiser,
Barloworld and many more.​

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Keitumetse is a resident guest lecturer at the University of Johannesburg's Centre for Entrepreneurship. She is also a sought-after Speaker and Masterclass Host, specialising in funding readiness, financial management, business modelling, and business planning. As a speaker, she passionately spreads the message of building sustainable businesses through her insights and lessons learnt throughout her journey.

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Keitumetse's academic journey culminated in achieving a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from GIBS in 2023. Before this milestone, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an Honours degree in Taxation from the University of Johannesburg. Throughout her academic and professional pursuits, Keitumetse has demonstrated a steadfast focus on diverse areas including Business Modeling, Business Management, Strategy, Tax, Compliance, Financial Management, and Business Funding, along with expertise in Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD).

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Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of our economy and Keitumetse’s passion for an
inclusive entrepreneurial eco-system has pushed her to elevate the MSME sector by building sustainable businesses to ensure long-term economic viability in South Africa and beyond.

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Keitumetse is a co-founder of multiple businesses, and outside of business and finance, she is the founder and chairperson of Goddess Girls, an NGO facilitating girl child mentorship in Soweto.​​ She is an exceptional leader, with charisma and extensive knowledge in her field.