Chief JEDI

Justice | Economic | Diversity | Inclusion
Meet the architect behind systematic excellence and purposeful mastery.

Hilton Theunissen

Founder & Chief Justice, Economic, Diversity, Inclusion Architect

Global Impact Leader

With over 30 years of expertise in entrepreneurship development, business advisory, and ecosystem building, Hilton Theunissen has dedicated his career to driving transformative change across education, ICT, and sustainable development sectors.

Team Award from President Mandela (1997)
Sowetan SABC Old Mutual Community Builder (2005)
Presented in 20+ Countries

Ecosystem Builder

As co-founder of GrowthWheel SA and VP Partnerships at GrowthWheel International, Hilton specializes in providing practical tools and solutions for entrepreneurs worldwide.

Venture & Startup Studio Builder
Strategic Program Management
Stakeholder Engagement Expert

J.E.D.I. PHILOSOPHY

The foundational principles that guide every venture, framework, and partnership at ZuZa Ventures.

JUSTICE

Ensuring fair access to opportunities and resources for all entrepreneurs and communities.

ECONOMIC

Creating sustainable economic impact through systematic venture building and capability development.

DIVERSITY

Leveraging diverse perspectives and cognitive differences as competitive advantages.

INCLUSION

Building inclusive ecosystems where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential.

Purposeful Mastery

"My philosophy centers on purposeful mastery and J.E.D.I. principles. Every venture we build, every framework we develop, and every partnership we forge is guided by the belief that systematic excellence combined with inclusive practices creates lasting impact."