A sought-after international speaker, Willem van der Post facilitates discussions on integrating exponential business growth with current commercial realities. He has a remarkable ability to help leadership teams navigate the complexities of future readiness while addressing immediate strategic needs.

A prominent South African chartered accountant and international early-stage investor, Willem is recognised for his expertise in technology, innovation, and strategic investment. An alumnus of the University of Stellenbosch, the University of Cape Town Business School, and Harvard Business School, he holds a prestigious scholarship from Harvard focused on technology, leadership, and innovation.

As the founder of two venture capital firms, Willem specialises in global early-stage investments, fostering partnerships with multinational organisations committed to digital transformation and innovation. His extensive experience in high-growth sectors, particularly financial services and technology, equips him with deep insights into macro capital and innovation trends. This expertise allows him to guide executive teams in leveraging exponential technologies for sustainable business growth.

Before launching his venture firms, Willem was the managing partner at Deloitte Africa’s Center for the Edge, a collaborative initiative with Singularity University USA. This role involved assisting large organisations in transitioning from traditional success models to ones that embrace exponential growth. Earlier in his career, Willem served as an audit partner at Deloitte, where he specialised in financial services, gaining valuable insights into the intersection of regulation, technology, and direct-to-consumer business models.

Willem’s unique combination of commercial acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and strategic vision enhances his contributions to technology innovation. He empowers leadership teams to foster economic sustainability and achieve exponential growth collaboratively. In addition to his venture capital endeavours, he serves as a strategic advisor and non-executive director on the boards of various portfolio companies.

He is also the founder of revX and aaX. revX is an AI and machine-learning-powered digital customer growth platform, while aaX serves as an alternative asset investment marketplace. Together, these ventures represent a new frontier in digital asset management, operating synergistically in product and distribution.

Outside his professional pursuits, Willem enjoys exploring startup ecosystems in innovation hubs such as San Francisco and Tel Aviv.