User:Alexfaze/Alex Fakudze

Alex Nhlanhla Fakudze (born August 14, 1976) is a Swazi Entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is mainly known as the founder of the first commercial radio station is [Swaziland] and for his devotion to his family. In addition, he founded [Faze-In], an advertising agency and [Capital Faze], which pioneered barter system based venture capitalism. His philanthropic activities range from various sponsorships to complementary consulting. Fakudze serves as Chairman of [The General Group], a parent company to his business creations.

Fakudze’s business ventures began in 2004, upon his return from the USA, after a 3 year stint in the gaming industry. The first business, Faze-In Advertising, was started out of his life-time savings in 2005. Established in 2007, [Faze II Media]’s radio station revolutionized radio consumption in his home country. By maximizing on the advertising and media tools at his disposal, Fakudze established Capital Faze, which invested in innovative business models by way of barter. By 2009, Fakudze had completed the establishment of an intentionally congruent business model.