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[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

Why I Joined the Forward Faster #Accelerator and Why #Women Focused Accelerators Matter

Building a #company is often described as a journey of product, capital, and execution. In reality it is also a journey of proximity. Proximity to the right networks, the right conversations, and the right people who understand what it takes to build something meaningful.

That is one of the reasons I joined the Forward Faster Accelerator by FFinc.

Forward Faster is a six month programme designed to support ambitious female powered businesses in the #UnitedKingdom. It brings together founders, investors, industry experts, and mentors to create an environment where companies can grow with intention and clarity.

For founders building in complex sectors such as deep technology, aviation, and autonomous systems, access to experienced operators and investors is invaluable. These are industries where mistakes can be expensive and where the distance between an idea and a real deployment can be long.

Accelerators can shorten that distance.

At their best they provide more than mentorship. They provide exposure to the difficult questions that sharpen a founder’s thinking. They connect entrepreneurs to people who have already built companies and navigated the same challenges.

For women founders the value is often even greater.

The reality is that women continue to receive a smaller share of venture capital globally. This is not a reflection of ambition or ability. It reflects structural barriers that still exist in funding networks and decision making circles.

Targeted accelerators help address this imbalance by creating pathways to capital, partnerships, and visibility.

Programmes like Forward Faster create environments where women founders can focus on building, scaling, and learning without having to constantly justify their presence in the room.

I joined this accelerator because I want @SwerfvalkGlobal to grow with discipline and global ambition. I also joined because I believe strongly that women must not only participate in the innovation economy. We must shape it.

The future of technology should be built by diverse minds, bold thinkers, and founders who are willing to solve difficult problems.

Accelerators like Forward Faster are helping ensure that more women are part of building that future.

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

Big milestone for @SwerfvalkGlobal

Excited to share that we have been accepted into AltaLab Academy, the founder programme led by venture capitalist Igor Ryabenkiy at AltaIR Capital, a fund behind 12+ unicorns.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn from the AltaIR team and collaborate with ambitious founders building globally impactful companies.

Let’s build. 🚀

#Startups #DeepTech #VentureCapital #Founders #StartupLife #TechInnovation #AI #FutureOfTech #Entrepreneurship #BuildInPublic #SWERFVALK

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

Proud to welcome Nqobile as CEO of #SWERFVALK. Nqobile brings over two decades of leadership across technology, corporate investment and governance.
She joins not only as CEO, but as an owner, invested in building the future of sustainable aerospace.
Women owned & led

#DeepTech

[Tumi Sole @tumisole]

New Artist Alert ‼️

Meet our very own South African new R&B/Soul artist, Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali

Her Debut Album is a journey through sound, emotion, and storytelling.

I’ve had the pleasure of listening to the entire album and my favourite songs are:

- Twenty Years

- Glory Hallelujah

- God’s Plan

Please listen and download her music on all platforms via this link:

https://t.co/T32nZN8uO7

Please let me know your thoughts & some of your favourite tracks from her.

You can also follower her on all social media platforms via @LindiweMatlali

[Apodytes SA @apodytesZA]

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[SABCNews_MorningLive @MorningLiveSABC]

[COMING UP]

Singer Lindiwe Matlali talking to us about her music journey and single "Restorer".

#MorningLive
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[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

Don’t miss my interview! I’ll be talking about my new music that is now officially roaming freely on all streaming platforms. Yes, it has escaped the studio and it’s out in the wild.

Please tune in before my songs become more famous than me and start giving their own interviews.

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

This album is not about what I wanted from God.
It’s about who He revealed Himself to be.
My Father. My Savior. My beginning and amen. 🤍

🎧 Listen now:
Spotify: https://t.co/tNWogjBUpc
YouTube: https://t.co/aEq4hsKHbL

#LindiweMatlali #OnceAgain #NewMusic #OutNow

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

Midnight.
A name becomes a sound.
A story becomes a song.
Lindiwe Matlali drops tomorrow.
Are you listening? 🎧
#womenintech #geeksinmusic

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

Look at God! 🙌🏾 From 0 to 116K+ views 🎶 Thank you for the love, shares & encouragement 💜 If you haven’t yet, subscribe 👉🏿 https://t.co/PCShM8ys1M Listen, like & share 🙏✨

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

Big news 🚀 @SwerfvalkGlobal is now part of the #DeepTech Alliance; #Europe’s leading deep-tech #ecosystem!

A huge step forward in scaling our vision for #aerial #defense + #hydrogen innovation. The journey just went global 🌍

#SWERFVALK #DeepTech #Innovation #womenintech

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

New Song Drop
Obsession of My Soul is my love ballad to God; raw, orchestral, and full of longing for His presence.🎶

If it stirs your heart, please like, share & subscribe ; help me spread this sound of worship far and wide. 💛

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/q5e4NDIvZn
#Worship

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

Do you know a phenomenal woman making waves and breaking barriers?
It’s time to celebrate HER! Nominate a trailblazer, a changemaker, a visionary; someone who inspires and uplifts.

Let’s honour the #women who shape tomorrow!

→ Nominate now: https://t.co/3YVITKBYVJ #WOTF

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

He is Risen!
This Easter, may the same power that rolled away the stone revive every dream, restore every hope, and renew your faith.
Wishing you joy, peace, and resurrection power in every area of your life.
Happy Easter, my loves!

[Africa Teen Geeks @africateengeeks]

We’re celebrating our founder, @LindiweMatlali , for being named one of the 2025 100 Most Influential Women in Tech by ITWeb and Brainstorm Magazine!

A true visionary, trailblazer, and champion for African #youth in #STEM.

We are so proud of you!

#WomenInTech #AfricaRising #STEMChampions #ATGImpact

[ANC - African National Congress @MYANC]

In this week's edition of ANC Today:

"South Africa's G20 Presidency:
SEIZING THE AI REVOLUTION
TO BUILD, NOT BEG” - By Lindiwe Matlali

Link to full article here: https://t.co/UbMfLUMoRH

#LetsDoMoreTogether

[Africa Teen Geeks @africateengeeks]

Agentic AI offers immense potential, but its risks cannot be ignored. As AI systems gain more autonomy, adversaries will exploit new vulnerabilities, requiring proactive security strategies. Organizations must integrate strong authentication, anomaly detection, and AI behavior monitoring to mitigate threats. Read more here: https://t.co/nwegOPWwlR #cybersecurity #AI

[Lindiwe Matlali @LindiweMatlali]

The rollback of #DEI in #tech others US echoes South Africa’s “swart gevaar” rhetoric—stoking fear of #Black and marginalized professionals by framing diversity as incompetence. Women (26.7%) & Blacks (4%) remain sidelined as pay gaps persist. Read more: https://t.co/z6hyH9Pp8Q

[Africa Teen Geeks @africateengeeks]

This trend fuels stereotypes of incompetence, perpetuating pay gaps—women earn $0.82 for every dollar earned by men, while Black employees earn 17% less than their white peers. Such narratives mirror South Africa’s “swart gevaar,” stoking anti-diversity sentiments under the guise of meritocracy.

Data shows diversity drives innovation and profitability. It’s time to reaffirm DEI as essential to building equitable, high-performing workplaces. Let’s ensure talent, not prejudice, shapes the future of tech.

#Diversity #Inclusion #TechIndustry #Equity #Leadership #DEI

[Africa Teen Geeks @africateengeeks]

🌟 On the 8th of January, @KaraboMatlali an extraordinary 16-year-old and Africa Teen Geeks alum, began her journey at Georgetown University, majoring in Mathematics and Cybersecurity! 🌍

After graduating high school last May, Karabo took well-deserved time to recharge and enjoy life before diving into this exciting new chapter. Her brilliance, dedication, and passion for #STEM continue to inspire us all.

As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Karabo, you’re a shining example of this truth.

Here’s to breaking barriers and creating a brighter future! 🚀#AfricaTeenGeeks #GirlInSTEM #GoHoya