Mpho Tshoana

A South African tech entrepreneur who transformed Johannesburg into a global tech hub through his pioneering work in incubating startups

Biography

Mpho Tshoana (born 1980) is a South African tech innovator and founder of Tshimologong Precinct, Africa's largest tech innovation hub located in Johannesburg's Braamfontein district. His work has been instrumental in positioning South Africa as a leader in Africa's digital revolution.

Founding Tshimologong

In 2010, Tshoana co-founded Tshimologong with the vision of creating a space where tech startups could thrive. This initiative grew from a small incubator to a 30,000m² campus housing over 200 startups by 2020. The precinct now hosts global tech giants like Google and Microsoft alongside local innovators.

Impact on African Tech

Through his work, Tshoana has:

• Created 15,000+ tech jobs
• Attracted $250M in venture capital investments
• Graduated 350+ startups including PayFast and Mergen Solutions

Social Impact Initiatives

His Code for Change program has trained over 5,000 young Africans in coding skills, with 60% placement in tech careers. The initiative specifically targets underrepresented groups including women and township residents.