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Dr Steven Zwane
Founder & Entrepreneurship Education Strategist, YLED
Scholar-practitioner at the intersection of youth entrepreneurship, knowledge systems, and institutional reform.
This profile is part of the RFTT entrepreneur archive, where lived entrepreneurial journeys are translated into structured insight for institutions, educators, and ecosystem partners.
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Dr Steven Zwane is an award-winning South African entrepreneurship education strategist, academic, and thought leader dedicated to shaping entrepreneurial thinking across Africa. He is the founder of YLED (Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development), an organisation focused on equipping young people with leadership and entrepreneurial skills for a rapidly changing world. With a strong focus on mindset development, he designs and delivers impactful programmes that bridge academia and real-world business. Passionate about youth development, he continues to inspire a new generation to think boldly, innovate, and build sustainable, purpose-driven ventures.
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