The Institute of Entrepreneurial Development (IED) develops entrepreneurial capability, helps people build viable ventures and supports enterprises to grow, since 2015.
IED was established to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship education and the practical support required to build sustainable enterprises. From its beginnings as a training institution, IED has grown into an integrated entrepreneurship development organisation supporting individuals to Learn, Build and Grow through accredited qualifications, practical training, venture development, mentorship, incubation and enterprise support.
Working with government, development agencies, corporate partners and academic institutions, we have empowered young people, women, start-ups and small businesses across Botswana. Our journey continues to be driven by a commitment to developing capable entrepreneurs, creating economic opportunities and transforming communities.
Bonang Sealetsa is an entrepreneur, business development practitioner and entrepreneurship educator with over 20 years of experience spanning enterprise development, business coaching, banking, retail and entrepreneurship education. As Founder and Managing Director of IED, he leads the institution’s entrepreneurship education, venture creation and enterprise-development work.
Adv. Ogone Oscar Mokoko Gaboutloeloe is a legal practitioner, corporate executive, entrepreneur and governance professional with experience spanning law, strategy, business leadership and enterprise growth.
Will Keyser is a veteran entrepreneur, business adviser, management consultant, author and entrepreneurship educator with decades of international experience in venture creation and enterprise development.
Analilia Silva is an international entrepreneurship educator, business adviser and consultant with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, global business, marketing, enterprise development and programme design.
Tsala Mabotho provides executive support to the Managing Director, coordinating the schedules, communication and day to day organisation that keep IED’s leadership focused on developing entrepreneurs and enterprises.
Angela Galeeme coordinates enterprise development at IED, guiding entrepreneurs and small businesses through the training, mentorship and practical support that help them build and grow their ventures.
Lame Loterring coordinates enterprise development activities at IED, helping deliver the coaching, programme support and follow up that move business ideas towards operating enterprises.
Thato Laletsang coordinates enterprise development programmes at IED, supporting entrepreneurs at each stage of the Learn, Build and Grow journey from first idea to a growing business.
Wabone Polao coordinates enterprise development at IED, connecting entrepreneurs and small businesses with the practical training, mentorship and enterprise support they need to grow.
Albertinah Lawlor manages administration at IED, keeping records, processes and programme logistics organised so that entrepreneurship training and enterprise support run smoothly.
Bantle Sebetlela is the first point of contact at IED, welcoming entrepreneurs, learners, partners and visitors and directing them to the right programmes and services.
Kebafitlhetse Lenyatso helps maintain IED’s premises and business facilities, keeping the training rooms, offices and shared workspaces clean, safe and ready for the entrepreneurs who use them.
Neo Dikole supports the upkeep of IED’s premises and workspace facilities, helping keep the training and meeting spaces well run for the entrepreneurs and teams who rely on them.
One Sentsho helps keep IED’s facilities running, supporting the daily maintenance and readiness of the training and workspace areas that serve entrepreneurs and small businesses.
To be Africa’s leading entrepreneurship development institution, transforming lives, building sustainable enterprises and driving inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship.
To develop entrepreneurial mindsets, create sustainable enterprises and strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystems through entrepreneurship education, venture creation, enterprise development and strategic partnerships.
We develop practical solutions that respond to changing entrepreneurial and economic needs.
We hold the highest standards in education, programme delivery and client service.
We work with honesty, professionalism and accountability.
We build partnerships that widen impact and create shared value.
We equip people and enterprises with the skills and confidence to succeed.
Our method connects five elements in a continuous pathway.
Understand the principles and tools.
Apply them to real opportunities and business challenges.
Learn with guidance from experienced people.
Create value through products, services and operating ventures.
Strengthen the systems, markets and leadership to sustain progress.
At IED, entrepreneurship is learned by doing. Our programmes combine structured learning with practical assignments, coaching, mentorship, industry exposure and work on real business ideas.
IED Botswana’s impact has been strengthened through collaboration with organisations that share our commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation and inclusive economic development. These relationships have enabled us to deliver training, mentorship, incubation and youth-development programmes across Botswana.
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