About
Lana-Ann Brady is an entrepreneurship educator, academic, thought leader, certified trainer and business mentor with over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship education, enterprise development and capacity building. At Durban University of Technology, she has contributed significantly to advancing entrepreneurship education through programme development, experiential learning and strategic partnerships. A specialist in Circular Economy and Sustainability, Lana-Ann combines entrepreneurial thinking, responsible innovation and sustainable value creation with practical experience as a founder and business leader. Her work has received international recognition, including presentations at the Leadership Programme of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia. She is also a sought-after speaker and regular contributor to global entrepreneurship forums.
Biography
Lana-Ann Brady is a distinguished entrepreneurship educator, academic, thought leader, certified trainer and business mentor with more than three decades of experience spanning entrepreneurship education, enterprise development and entrepreneurial capacity building. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing entrepreneurship as a catalyst for innovation, opportunity creation and sustainable socio-economic development. At Durban University of Technology, Lana-Ann has played a significant role in shaping entrepreneurship education through programme development, experiential learning and strategic initiatives. Her work is supported by an extensive network of strategic partnerships across business, academia, government and community sectors, both locally and internationally, creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, mentorship and practical engagement. A specialist in Circular Economy and Sustainability, she brings together entrepreneurial thinking, responsible innovation and sustainable value creation. Her academic expertise is complemented by strategic partnerships and practical experience as the founder and manager of several ventures, enabling her to bridge theory, practice and real-world application. Her contribution to the field has received international recognition, including presenting at the prestigious Leadership Programme of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia. She is also a sought-after speaker and regular contributor to the Annual Global Entrepreneurship Catalyst Symposiums.