Miles Kubheka is a pioneering entrepreneur, innovation leader, and advocate for
economic inclusion and sustainable food systems. As the founder of Wakanda, he has
built an ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs, reimagines service delivery, and
creates scalable solutions to food insecurity, unemployment, and systemic inequality.
Wakanda operates at the intersection of food, energy and water, fostering economic
resilience while tackling critical global challenges.
Through its accelerator, shared platforms, and alternative retail models like Gcwalisa,
Wakanda is reshaping how communities access food, energy, and economic
opportunities. By leveraging technology, network eBects, and alternative service delivery
platforms, Miles’ work is driving transformational change in South Africa and beyond.
A former Microsoft executive, thought leader, and published author, Miles is a sought-
after speaker on innovation, intrapreneurship, and climate resilience. At IID 2025, he will
share insights on building sustainable, inclusive economies and using entrepreneurial
ecosystems to drive systemic change.
