Schalk is a former investment banker turned technology entrepreneur. He's qualified as a CA(SA) with an LLB and has a great passion for technology and educating the youth. He is currently one of the Top 35 under the age of 35 CA(SA) finalists and was a CEO of the Year finalist at Africa Tech Week 2020. His tech business, Xhuma, has won several awards on the global stage including being nominated AppsAfrica Innovation Week Winner (EdTech) and being ranked as a top 3 Global Finalist at the Global Edtech Startup Awards (2020).