Craig McLeod

Former venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded and led multiple technology startups including BoxCommerce (current CEO), PlaidPay, and Build (Getbuild.Today). Previously served on investment committee at GroTech Venture Capital and as Co-Founder/CTO at CNS Ideas Corp Canada. Notable career achievements include working for Thawte (sold for $580M), developing online banking systems for Mark Shuttleworth, and security consulting for governments. Experienced UX designer and senior development consultant. Active mentor and board member for various startups, VC funds, and incubators across Africa. Passionate about building scalable technology solutions for emerging markets.