Tech Entrepreneur,
Artist & Innovator

Building the future through technology, music, and innovation

CEO of SWERFVALK | Recording Artist | Podcast Host | Speaker | Founder of Africa Teen Geeks

Lindiwe Matlali

New Album Out Now

Experience my debut album featuring powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling

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LINDIWE MATLALI - Debut Album

My debut album is a journey through sound, emotion, and storytelling. Featuring the powerful single "Twenty Years" and more tracks that speak to the heart and soul.

🎢 Featured Single: "Twenty Years"

A powerful anthem about growth, reflection, and the journey of life.

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My Ventures

Leading innovation across aerospace technology, education, and entrepreneurship

SWERFVALK

Founder & CEO

Deep tech aerospace company developing AI-orchestrated drone ecosystems for industrial inspection, defense applications, and remote operations.

  • VALK ONE: Hydrogen-powered hybrid VTOL UAV (14+ hour endurance)
  • VALK VORTEX AI: 275 TOPS edge computing platform
  • VALK ASCEND: Deployable mesh network (50km coverage)
  • Currently raising $3M Series Seed funding

Africa Teen Geeks

Founder

Empowering African youth through technology education and digital skills development to bridge the digital divide.

  • Teaching coding and digital literacy
  • Building future tech leaders across Africa
  • Creating pathways to tech careers

Apodytes Technology Solutions

Founder

Providing cutting-edge technology solutions, cybersecurity services, and project management systems for enterprises.

  • Cybersecurity consulting
  • Enterprise project management
  • Technology infrastructure
  • Digital transformation
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Policy & Innovation

Writer & Advocate

Contributing to policy discussions on innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development in Africa.

  • Unemployment & innovation policy
  • "Lost Einsteins" research
  • Economic development strategy
  • Entrepreneurship ecosystem building

Speaking Engagements

Inspiring audiences worldwide on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship

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Deep Tech & Aerospace Innovation

The future of autonomous systems, hydrogen propulsion, and AI-orchestrated drone platforms

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Building tech companies, fundraising strategies, and scaling deep tech ventures

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Digital Transformation in Africa

Bridging the digital divide and empowering youth through technology education

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Women in STEM & Leadership

Breaking barriers and building diverse tech teams in male-dominated industries

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50+ Speaking Events
1M+ Audience Reached
3 Tech Companies Founded
15+ Years in Tech

The Podcast

Conversations on innovation, technology, and the future

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Join me as I explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. I interview industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers who are shaping the future.

New episodes drop every week covering topics from deep tech and AI to startup strategies and personal development.

About Me

Multi-faceted entrepreneur, innovator, artist, and change-maker

Lindiwe Matlali

I am a tech entrepreneur, inventor, and creative visionary working at the intersection of aerospace innovation, music, and social impact. As the Founder and CEO of SWERFVALK, I am leading the development of AI-orchestrated drone ecosystems that are transforming industrial inspection, security, and defense operations across global markets.

My journey in technology began with a deep desire to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Through Africa Teen Geeks, I have helped empower millions of young people across the continent, opening pathways into computer science and nurturing the next generation of African innovators.

I truly believe that every child carries a spark of potential, and my mission is to ignite that spark and help reshape the digital landscape of Africa, one young mind at a time.

My work has been honored globally, including receiving the Queen Elizabeth Point of Light Award, being named a WEF/Schwab Foundation Social Innovator of the Year, recognized among the CIO Top 45 Female Leaders in Digital Transformation in Africa, and listed among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Tech.

Beyond technology, I am also a recording artist, bringing the same creativity, depth, and emotional honesty to my music as I do to my ventures. My debut album explores themes of empowerment, faith, resilience, and the human experience.

I am also a speaker, podcast host, and policy writer, contributing to conversations on innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development across Africa and beyond.

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🎡 Recording Artist
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πŸ’» Africa Teen Geeks Founder

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