Education is evolving - not at the pace of policy, but at the speed of ideas. For decades, we’ve debated curriculum standards, testing metrics, and access. But a quieter, more disruptive shift is now underway - driven not by bureaucracy, but by bold thinking and entrepreneurial action.
Across higher education, vocational systems, online platforms, and lifelong learning ecosystems, a new kind of builder is emerging - founders, funders, and educators who see opportunity where others see obstacles. They’re reimagining what education can be: modular, personalised, scalable, and above all - relevant.
These aren’t just tech startups looking to 'disrupt' the classroom. These are social entrepreneurs launching alternative credentialing models. Institutional leaders embedding innovation labs within their universities. Investors backing ventures that challenge the traditional degree model. And policymakers beginning to ask - not how do we preserve the system - but how do we redesign it for what's next?
Because the real story isn’t just about technology or capital - it’s about agency. Who gets to shape the future of learning? Who benefits when we think beyond the institution? And how do we balance innovation with inclusion, and speed with responsibility?
And here on Founders Legacy, we put the spotlight on these innovators.
We delve into the inner workings of what it takes to start and scale up a business.
It’s also a story of hope. Anything is possible for anyone willing to put in the work and keep knocking on doors until the right one opens up.
And this, dear friends, is the Legacy Bowl. Here are some of the businesses that kicked down the right doors and are creating legacies we want to see in the world.
Each week, we'll draw a name at the end of our conversation to see who'll be next to join us in the legacy seat, so stay tuned.
Today we are joined by the director of MiniBoss Wendy Silinyana. She is accompanied by students Maya Ntuli from African Luxury experience and Asher Hlatshwayo from Danger Escape.