Mahlatse Angie Lekalakala, professionally known as Angie Lekalakala, is a South African entrepreneur, brand builder, and the Founder and Group CEO of Inabold Enterprises, an entrepreneurial venture established in 2023 with a vision of building and growing brands across business, media, marketing, events, and youth leadership.
Her entrepreneurial journey is rooted in ambition, creativity, and a determination to turn ideas into tangible ventures. Rather than limiting herself to one industry, Angie is building a portfolio of businesses and platforms that reflect her interests in entrepreneurship, strategic marketing, communications, leadership, and community development.
Through Inabold Enterprises, she leads a growing ecosystem of ventures, including Next Generation Business Connect (NGBC), Aurora Collective, and Prime Matrix South Africa. Each initiative serves a distinct purpose while contributing to her broader vision of creating platforms that connect people, develop talent, elevate brands, and open doors to new opportunities.
As the Founder and Director of Next Generation Business Connect, Angie is committed to recognising, educating, and connecting emerging entrepreneurs, particularly young people and women. Through business networking, educational initiatives, recognition programmes, and its annual Year End Event and Awards, NGBC seeks to create meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain visibility, build relationships, and have their work acknowledged beyond social media popularity.
Through Aurora Collective, Angie works across marketing, public relations, digital media, content development, events, and talent representation. Her approach combines brand storytelling with practical execution, helping businesses and individuals strengthen their presence, communicate their value, and connect with relevant audiences. Aurora Collective also extends this work into digital publishing, creating space for conversations around business, people, culture, careers, and emerging ideas.
Her involvement in youth leadership through Prime Matrix South Africa further reflects her interest in developing individuals who can use their voices, influence, and personal brands to create positive opportunities.
Alongside her entrepreneurial responsibilities, Angie has pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration and gained marketing experience through her time as a Marketing Assistant Intern at Heineken. She has continued to expand her experience in marketing strategy, brand development, digital communications, and business growth. She also serves as Head of Marketing at The BlackBox Talent, a Dubai-based recruitment and executive search company, extending her professional work into an international business environment.
Angie's journey is one of building while learning, leading while evolving, and pursuing opportunities beyond conventional career paths. She believes that entrepreneurship requires more than having an idea; it demands initiative, adaptability, relationship-building, and the willingness to turn ambition into action.
Her broader vision is to grow Inabold Enterprises into a group of impactful brands while creating platforms that give emerging entrepreneurs, women, and young leaders greater access to visibility, meaningful connections, and opportunities for growth.
At the centre of her work is a commitment to building, connecting, and creating opportunities, not only for herself, but also for the people and businesses whose paths intersect with hers.
