Maneo Seekane is an accomplished enterprise development specialist with over a decade of experience in fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small business ventures. Her expertise spans diverse sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and the creative economy, where she has delivered tailored business development services, facilitated access to finance, established market linkages, and incubated SMEs across Lesotho and Southern Africa. As a passionate advocate for gender and social inclusion, Maneo champions the empowerment of youth-and-women-led enterprises. She is a certified Professional Business Coach (GIBS, University of Pretoria), an IFC-certified trainer, and holds a certificate in Gender Mainstreaming and Sustainable Development (ITC ILO). With an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Leadership and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Maneo is a design-thinking enthusiast and trailblazer in Lesotho’s entrepreneurial landscape. Her impactful work extends to Botswana, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, highlighting her global perspective and dedication to strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa.