Adii Pienaar, a South African entrepreneur, author, and visionary, has left an indelible mark on the tech and business world. His journey is one of resilience, learning, and creating meaningful impact. Adii co-founded WooThemes, a company that revolutionized WordPress themes. Their flagship product, WooCommerce, became the go-to e-commerce plugin for WordPress users. Through WooThemes, Adii learned valuable lessons about building software for e-commerce stores and made his early entrepreneurial mistakes.
Adii’s hunger for innovation led him to found Conversio, a platform that empowers e-commerce businesses with email marketing, customer feedback, and more. Conversio helps merchants build stronger relationships with their customers, driving growth and loyalty. Beyond business success, Adii understands the importance of family and wealth creation. He has founded three technology companies, two of which he successfully exited, creating first-generation wealth for his family. His perspective on family, business, and wealth is refreshing and insightful.
Adii’s journey extends beyond entrepreneurship. He’s a prolific reader, writer, and humanist. His book, “Life Profitability: The New Measure of Entrepreneurial Success”, challenges conventional notions of success. Adii’s insights resonate with those seeking a holistic approach to life and business. Currently, Adii continues his commerce journey at Automattic, contributing to innovative solutions that empower businesses worldwide.
Adii’s impact reaches far and wide: Transformational Business Award: Recognized as a transformational business leader; Forbes/CNBC Africa Business Woman of the Year: His influence transcends borders; Global Inspirational Women Leadership Award: An international accolade for his resilience and leadership; BBC Feature: Highlighted as a key player in Kenya’s drinks market
