About

I’m Gift Lubele, an Artist, Speaker, and AI Strategist dedicated to bridging the gap between creativity and technology. I help African creators and entrepreneurs unlock the power of AI through culture, strategy, and innovation.
I’ve been honored with prestigious recognitions:
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MBA (Data Analytics & AI) from Hult International Business School
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Fast Company Top 20 Under 30 Entrepreneur (2019)
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BRICS Young Innovator Award (youngest South African winner)
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Winner, South African Innovation Summit – Impactful Businesses (2022)
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Winner, South African Youth Climate Innovation Awards (SAYCIA, 2021)
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Recipient, Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (2021)
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Named one of South Africa’s 100 Most Influential Young People
Technology & Tools
AI & Machine Learning
OpenAI GPT-4/Claude, TensorFlow & PyTorch, Hugging Face Models, LangChain, Vector Databases and more
Data & Analytics
Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL & Databases, Data Visualization (D3, Plotly), Excel & Google Sheets, Statistical Analysis and more

Automation & Integration
API Development & Integration, Zapier & Make (Integromat), Webhooks, Cloud Functions, Workflow Automation and more
Web Development
React & Next.js, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Node.js, Python/Flask/Django, Responsive Design and more
The AI revolution is here - the only question is how fast will you adapt?
Only 1 in 3 companies feel confident in their AI strategy. Don’t guess, build a strategy that turns ideas into results.
From understanding AI to deploying it in your business, Gift helps African companies, institutions, and entrepreneurs turn AI ambition into competitive advantage.
Services to Unlock Your Business Potential with AI

AI Awareness Workshops & Strategy Sessions
Gift delivers custom AI Awareness Workshops for teams, boards, and institutions available in half-day or full-day formats (in-person or virtual), covering AI fundamentals, industry trends, and practical applications tailored to specific sectors with hands-on demos and strategic discussion. For deeper transformation, his AI Strategy Sessions provide comprehensive consulting to develop organizational AI strategy through current state assessment, competitive landscape analysis, opportunity mapping, phased implementation roadmap, and budget planning.

Custom AI Applications & Development
Gift builds tailored AI-powered applications for specific business needs intelligent chatbots that handle customer queries 24/7, content generation tools that scale creative output, document processing systems that extract insights from unstructured data, AI-powered search and recommendation engines, and workflow automation tools that eliminate repetitive tasks. Each solution is custom-designed, integrated with existing systems, and delivered with full documentation and training.

Website & Web App Development
From landing pages to full-featured platforms, Gift builds modern, responsive websites and web applications optimized for every device including e-commerce sites with payment integration, content management systems, progressive web apps, and AI-powered features like chatbots and personalization engines. Every project includes mobile optimization, fast loading speeds, SEO best practices, security measures, and optional AI integrations for competitive advantage.

Data Analytics & Insights
Gift transforms raw data into strategic advantage through comprehensive analytics services including data cleaning and preparation, exploratory analysis to uncover patterns, interactive dashboards in Tableau, Power BI, or custom interfaces, predictive analytics and forecasting models, and customer segmentation and behavior analysis all delivered with clear recommendations and actionable insights that drive business decisions.

AI Tool Integration & Automation
Gift integrates AI tools into existing workflows and automates repetitive tasks including ChatGPT/Claude API integration for content generation and customer service, email and communication automation, content creation workflows for social media and marketing copy, data entry and processing automation, and social media scheduling systems customized to fit specific processes and delivered with team training for independent management.

AI-Powered Marketing & Growth Solutions
Gift scales marketing impact through AI-driven strategies including comprehensive content strategy development, AI tool selection and team training, content calendar and workflow design, email automation with personalized customer journeys and lead scoring, social media automation across platforms, and performance tracking with optimization recommendations transforming marketing into a scalable growth engine with measurable ROI.

Why Work With Me
Gift is a data analytics and AI specialist with an MBA in Data & Analytics from Hult International Business school in USA, Boston and 6+ years transforming raw data into competitive advantage. His expertise spans the full analytics stack, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and cutting-edge AI platforms with proven ability to build custom dashboards, predictive models, and AI-powered automation systems that drive measurable business outcomes.
As Co-Founder and COO of Kudoti, Gift pioneered Africa's first data-driven platform for circular supply chains, scaling operations across six markets and securing seed funding from Google and Techstars. At Dimension Data (NTT Group), he visualized sales revenue and churn patterns across all departments, delivering insights. A TEDx Speaker and World Economic Forum Global Shaper, recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Young South Africans and a Top 20 Under 30 Entrepreneur by Fast Company SA, Gift bridges African market realities with global innovation bringing both the technical depth to architect custom AI solutions and the cultural fluency to ensure they work in African contexts. Organizations partner with Gift not just for his analytical expertise, but for his proven track record of turning AI potential into business performance.