The South African who wants you to use AI to learn, not to cheat
Tech entrepreneur Thando Hlophe joins Zisto for an honest conversation about AI, setbacks, and why soft skills will matter more than qualifications in the next decade.
Don't use AI to get answers. Use AI to teach you how to get to a certain point.
What if the biggest mistake young people are making today is believing they are already behind?
It is one of the questions at the heart of Zisto's conversation with South African tech entrepreneur and KAYISE IT founder Thando Hlophe, who challenges the pressure to move fast, achieve quickly and treat technology as a shortcut.
In a world shaped by instant results and constant comparison, Thando argues that success still follows a slower path than most people expect. Drawing from his own experience of starting a business while still at university and watching it fail, he reflects on what rebuilding taught him about patience, discipline and growth.
The conversation also gets into one of the biggest questions facing young people today. If AI is becoming part of everyday life, where does that leave those who feel left behind?
For Thando, the answer is curiosity, not fear. He shares a practical perspective on using AI as a learning tool rather than depending on it to do the thinking for you.
Listen to the full conversation to hear why he believes soft skills will matter more than qualifications in the next decade.