Lerato Bodibe Launches Debut Book Amid Youth Empowerment Drive
Tech Innovator and Serial Entrepreneur Releases “Entrepreneurship is Not for Everyone! Is It for You?” in May 2025
Mr. Lerato Bodibe, a trailblazing figure in South Africa’s tech and entrepreneurial space, is set to launch his debut book titled Entrepreneurship is Not for Everyone! Is It for You? this May. The book aims to challenge prevailing myths about entrepreneurship and encourage aspiring innovators to assess their readiness for the rigors of the startup journey.
From QwaQwa to the Boardroom: A Story of Grit and Innovation
Raised in the township of QwaQwa in the Free State, Bodibe’s journey from modest beginnings to becoming a visionary tech entrepreneur is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and bold ambition. He discovered a passion for technology early on—repairing gadgets and exploring coding long before he encountered the term “entrepreneurship.”
Today, Bodibe is the founder of ROCVEST, a digital transformation consultancy, and ScheduPay, a fintech platform simplifying payments for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He holds a BTech in Intelligent Industrial Systems, with a specialization in AI and robotics, and an MBA from Wits University—credentials that have fueled his success across sectors.
Empowering the Next Generation: A Golfer’s Life Transformed
Coinciding with his book announcement, the Lerato Bodibe Foundation has made headlines for transforming the life of a gifted young golfer from Welkom, Free State. The foundation provided the promising athlete with new equipment and funded his enrollment at a better school—an initiative that reflects Bodibe’s own life story of turning limitations into opportunity.
“When disadvantaged youth are given the right support, their potential becomes unstoppable,” says Bodibe.
A Foundation Built on Vision: Education, Innovation, and Impact
The Lerato Bodibe Foundation is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through quality education and 4IR-aligned skills training. Its mission includes:
- Empowering youth through critical thinking and creativity-focused education,
- Addressing food insecurity through sustainable development initiatives,
- Bridging the digital divide by providing access to advanced IT education and training.
Challenging the Myth of the Hustle: A Candid Look at Entrepreneurship
In Entrepreneurship is Not for Everyone! Is It for You?, Bodibe offers a candid exploration of the entrepreneurial path, from the pressures of family expectations to building multimillion-rand ventures. He urges readers to reflect deeply on their appetite for risk, innovation, and leadership in a fast-changing digital economy.
As Bodibe continues to shape South Africa’s tech and entrepreneurial landscape, his dual commitment to innovation and youth empowerment positions him as a key figure in the country’s future.