Unlocking Potential: How Nedbank’s YouthX is Fueling South Africa’s Next Gen of Changemakers | Elwin Smith

🚀 This week on The Social Impact Show, Elwin Smith (Head of Group Sponsorship & Events, Nedbank) pulls back the curtain on YouthX—the platform turning young South Africans’ bold ideas into reality. Now in its 5th year, YouthX is more than mentorship; it’s a movement funding dreams, fostering inclusivity, and rewriting the rules of youth empowerment.

🔍 Key Takeaways:
From mentorship to movement: How YouthX evolved to tackle unemployment, tech gaps, and financial literacy—all at once.
R1 million in funding: Meet past winners like the thrifting disruptor Vian and gaming innovator Brandon Mashaba.
The 2025 shift: Why “inclusivity” now means a seat at the table, not just an invite to the room.
Nedbank’s secret sauce: How aligning commercial goals (MyGoals accounts) with social impact creates shared value.

💡 Why Listen?
“Youth can’t be boxed—we stopped trying.” — Elwin on ditching rigid categories for grassroots innovation.
“If you’re not empowering ecosystems, you’re just inspiring individuals.” — Sam on systemic change.

🎯 Call to Action:
Entries open 1 July! Got a game-changing idea? Apply at YouthX by Nedbank.
Join the convo: #UnlockYourX #YouthX2025
Follow @SocialImpactShow for more stories of African innovation.

#YouthEmpowerment #SharedValue #FutureFitLeadership #SouthAfrica