Hilton Theunissen Venture Builder. Ecosystem Architect. Growth Catalyst.

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Building ventures. Building people. Building futures.

Experience. Vision. Impact. These are the hallmarks that have made Hilton, born with an entrepreneurial spirit, one of the most influential venture builders and ecosystem architects of the 21st century.

With over 30 years of expertise in entrepreneurship development, business advisory, and ecosystem building, Hilton has contributed to global policy and presented in over 20 countries. From winning a Team Award from President Mandela for ICT in Education (1997) to being recognized as the Sowetan SABC Old Mutual Community Builder of the Year (2005), his journey is defined by purposeful mastery and J.E.D.I. principles.

As Growth Director at GrowthWheel International Inc., co-founder of GrowthWheel SA, and VP Partnerships, Hilton specializes in providing practical tools and solutions for entrepreneurs, transforming complexity into competitive advantage.

Years of Experience
30+
Countries Presented
20+
Ventures Built
100+
Success Rate
80%
Framework
VentureGenome72
Philosophy
J.E.D.I.

It's the mind that makes the difference

"Purposeful mastery isn't just about what you know—it's about how you transform that knowledge into impact. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion aren't just principles; they're the foundation of sustainable venture building."

J

Justice

Fair systems that create equal opportunity for all stakeholders

E

Equity

Tailored support ensuring everyone reaches their potential

D

Diversity

Strength in difference, innovation through varied perspectives

I

Inclusion

Belonging and voice for every participant in the ecosystem

Comprehensive Solutions

Venture building, strategic development, and organizational transformation

Venture Studio

VentureGenome72 framework with systematic 6-stage journey from Discovery to Exit. Vesting-as-equity partnership model.

  • 72 strategic documents
  • 32% average studio equity
  • Complete founder alignment
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Events & Keynote

International speaking expertise across 20+ countries. Professional event programming and masterful ceremony hosting.

  • Global speaking experience
  • Expert event hosting
  • Workshop facilitation
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BBBEE ESD

Strategic supplier development building procurement-ready partners with measurable BBBEE scorecard optimization.

  • Supplier development
  • Scorecard optimization
  • Measurable ROI
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Apprenticely

Revolutionary 3-year venture studio program transforming unemployed graduates into successful entrepreneurs.

  • 80% success rate
  • 5+ jobs created per venture
  • Comprehensive support
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ZuZaMELA PeoPle

Neurodiversity-aware organizational excellence transforming human complexity into competitive advantage.

  • 40% innovation increase
  • 65% engagement boost
  • MELA framework
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Performance Framework

Human excellence integration with client transformation, community regeneration, and partnership optimization.

  • Individual capability development
  • Organizational change management
  • Sustainable impact creation
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The Journey

1997

Presidential Recognition

Team Award from President Mandela for ICT in Education

2005

Community Builder

Sowetan SABC Old Mutual Community Builder of the Year

Present

Global Impact

Growth Director at GrowthWheel International Inc., presented in 20+ countries

"It's more about hard work than talent. Talent gets you started, but purposeful mastery and relentless execution create lasting impact."

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Whether you're building a venture, developing an ecosystem, or transforming your organization, let's explore how we can work together.