Patrick Machekera

Patrick Machekera is an Associate in RBC's Leadership Development Program with a background in accounting, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. He co-founded iSpani Group, a decentralized on-demand sales force platform connecting brands to underserved markets across Africa through mobile agents. Previously, he served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Seedstars and held investor roles at The Supporters Fund and Sixty Degree Capital. He also completed the RippleX Fellowship in venture capital and worked as an Audit Associate at MGI Bass Gordon. A UCT accounting graduate, Patrick was recognized as one of UCT's Brightest Young Minds in 2017 and represented South Africa at Web Summit in Lisbon.