Shapers Podcast
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Shapers Podcast
We now have the ability to access the collective wisdom of the leading thought leaders of our day. In this podcast Riël Mallan and Benjamin Shaw will have in-depth conversations with.... The "Shapers" - the visionaries, the seekers, the philosophers and dreamers. The ones who innovate and live...
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Episode #58: Riël Mallan on Lucentlands Podcast: Big Ideas for Brave Farmers
What does the future of agriculture look like when you blend risk, branding and bold thinking?
In this crossover episode, Shapers co-host Riël M...
Episode #57: Professor Japie Greeff PhD: Turning Imagination Into Strategy | Serious Games and Gamification Expert
In this episode of Shapers, host Benjamin Shaw sits down with Professor Japie Greeff – electronic engineer, AI educator and one of South Africa’s lead...
Episode #56: Bernard Laurendeau – Culture consultant. Connection merchant. Brain-drain reversal engineer.
In this episode of Shapers, host Benjamin Shaw is joined by Bernard Laurendeau – a trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of Laurendeau & Associates. W...
Episode #55: Co-Hosts Riël Mallan and Benjamin Shaw | Season’s Reflections and Future Trends: A Holiday Special
In the final episode of Shapers for 2024, Co-Hosts Riël Mallan and Benjamin Shaw reflect on an extraordinary season filled with insights from leaders...
Episode #54: Anita Nel – CEO: University of Stellenbosch Enterprises, LaunchLab founder, Technology Commercialisation Specialist
From her humble beginnings in a small Free State town to reshaping the future of technology and innovation in Africa, Anita Nel’s story is truly extra...
Episode #53: Ronak Gopaldas, Africa Expert on Politics, Economics and Business
In this episode of The Shapers Podcast, host Benjamin Shaw sits down with Ronak Gopaldas, a political economist, writer and Africa specialist. Ronak’s...
Episode #52: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of Cape Town
The latest episode of Shapers features Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Executive Mayor of Cape Town and a key figure in South African politics. In a candid co...
Episode #51: Caitlin Nash, Co-Founder: Global Innovation Group, CEO: Loudhailer, Credibility Expert.
In the next episode of Shapers, Benjamin Shaw hosts Caitlin Nash, an advisor to emerging startup nations and the co-founder of a global innovation gro...
Episode #50: Tishanya Naidoo, SA Venture Capital Leader & Entrepreneur.
In this episode, we are delighted to host Tishanya Naidoo, Principal of Venture Capital at 27four Investment Managers as our guest, where we chat abou...
Episode #49: Dion Chang, Futurist. Strategist. Ideas bank. Professional cage rattler.
In this riveting episode of The Shapers Podcast, Benjamin Shaw engages in a fast-paced, whirlwind conversation with Dion Chang – a futurist and trends...
Episode #48: Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu, Professor. Pioneer. Accounting Authority. Human Capacity Developer.
In the upcoming episode of the Shapers podcast, host Benjamin Shaw welcomes Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu, a titan in South Africa's journey of upliftment. With...
Episode #47: Herman Marais, SA Private Equity Pioneer, Founder, Entrepreneur & Strategist
Join us for an illuminating discussion with Herman Marais, the Founding Partner of EXEO Capital. Benjamin Shaw takes us on a journey through Herman's...
Episode #46: Talifhani Banks, Group CEO of AnalyticsX, Township Entrepreneur, Data Scientist
In this episode, Shapers Podcast host Benjamin Shaw welcomes Talifhani Banks, a data and advertising guru with a remarkable entrepreneurial journey. B...
Episode #45: Solly Moeng, Brand Reputation Strategist, Socio-Political Commentator, Columnist, Lecturer, Constructive Disruptor
In this episode, we engage in a conversation with Solly Moeng, a professional brand reputation strategist. Solly is deeply committed to fostering posi...
Episode #44: Ameil Harikishun - Climate Finance Expert, Marine Biologist
In the upcoming episode of the Shapers podcast, Benjamin Shaw welcomes Ameil Harikishun as our distinguished guest. Ameil serves as the Finance Themat...
Episode #43 – Zachariah George: Start-up Investor, Wall Street Banker, Managing Partner of Launch Africa Ventures
In this interview on the Shapers Podcast, Benjamin Shaw sits down with Zachariah George, the Managing Partner of Launch Africa Ventures, to delve into...
Episode #42 – Part 2: Dan Novitzkas, Co-Founder of Specno and Will Green, Founder of Col.lab
This episode is part two of a two-part special in partnership with SA Innovation Summit. We have an in-depth discussion with Daniel Novitzkas and Will...
Episode #42 – Part 1: Michelle Geere, CEO of Adbot and Tamiko Sher, Co-Founder of African Institute for Entrepreneurship
This episode is part of a two-part special in partnership with SA Innovation Summit. We had the opportunity to engage with key shapers of the Southern...
Episode #41: Riël Mallan, Entrepreneur, Private Equity Executive, EXEO Capital Partner, Angel Investor, Technologist, Podcaster, Merchant of Hope
We’re ushering in the new season with a new season of Shapers, Makers, Builders and Breakers.
The premise of the podcast remains the same – we...
Episode #40: Rachel Kolisi, Kolisi Foundation Co-Founder, CEO and Member, Businesswoman, Humanitarian and wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.
In this episode Rachel Kolisi and I discuss the incredible journey that has shaped her life. From her upbringing to her current roles as the Kolisi Fo...
Episode #39: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman - Philanthropist, Humanitarian & Founder of the global disaster relief group, Gift of Givers
It is both our honour and pleasure to share with our listeners our latest podcast interview with the highly-esteemed and internationally-acclaimed hum...
Episode #38: Sailor Malan - A hard-hitting conversation with historian, Dr. Yvonne Malan about one of South Africa’s great heroes, Sailor Malan - Royal Air Force’s number 1 fighter pilot.
In this episode Riël Malan has a discussion about one of South Africa's great heroes with historian Dr Yvonne Malan. Adolph, or more popularly known a...
Episode #37: Professor William Duggan - Professor of Strategy (Columbia), Author of “Strategic Intuition”, Creative Strategy Expert
In this episode Riël Malan speaks to Professor William Duggan who is the author of three recent books on innovation, delving particularly into Strateg...
Episode #36: Joshua Ngoma – Founder Eyesizwe Coal & EARN, entrepreneur, philanthropist and teacher
In this episode Riël Malan speaks to Joshua Ngoma who is the founder of Eyesizwe Coal and Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN). Poor health for...
Episode #35: Sarah Arnot Mulhern - Leadership Expert, Coach, Author & Polymath
Take a listen to my thought-provoking conversation with Sarah Arnot Mulhern, who I would describe as a polymath. She is an author and has extensive ex...
Episode #34: Ronen Aires - guide, entrepreneur, psychedelic boundary breaker
I speak to Ronen Aires, an African pioneer in the re-discovery of psychedelics. These ancient compounds have been part of human existence and medicati...
#33 Ian Fuhr - Maverick Entrepreneur, Founder: Sorbet, Brand Builder & Social Boundary Breaker
Ian Fuhr's name is synonymous with one of South Africa's most recognized brands, Sorbet, a chain of beauty salons that he founded in 2004. But his tir...
#32: Kiki Fernandes - CEO Marginpar Floriculture
Riël Malan talks to Richard (Kiki) Fernandes, CEO of East-African-based Marginpar Floriculture, producer and exporter of flowers from three African co...
#31: Styli Charalambous - CEO & Publisher of The Daily Maverick, Merchant of Truth, Co-Leader of Troublemakers
Riël Malan talks to Styli Charalambous, CEO & publisher of South Africa's leading news organization, The Daily Maverick. The Daily Maverick is credite...
#30.2: Professor Kelly Chibale (Part 2) - Making African research capacity globally competitive
Kelly Chibale's life unfolded like a movie script. Although success was not apparent at the start of his life.
The conversation details his stru...
#30.1 Professor Kelly Chibale (Part 1) - Escaping poverty through education
Kelly Chibale's life unfolded like a movie script. Although success was not apparent at the start of his life.
The conversation details his stru...
#29 Andy du Plessis -Social Entrepreneur, Merchant of Hope & CEO: FoodForward
Andy du Plessis is the CEO of FoodForward, the largest food-redistribution program in South Africa. At a time when South Africa is reeling from the e...
#28 Dr. Louise van Rhijn - Education Activist, Social Entrepreneur & Complexity Theory Expert
Louise van Rhijn's organisations Symphonia for South Africa and Partners for Possibility focus on working with school principles and business executiv...
#27 Matt Brown - Podcast Host & Author of "Your Inner Game"
Matt Brown is the definitive “restless soul". He has travelled and lived across the world, and while doing this, started not less than 10 businesses b...
#26: Kirsty Chadwick - Teacher, Passionate Digital Education Shaper & African EdTech Entrepreneur
South Africa’s education system is broken. We know this from the graduation statistics that surface year after year. But we also know this from the un...
#25: Allan Gray's Philanthropic Legacy - a conversation with Anthony Farr (re-released)
Allan Gray recently passed away. Leaving not only the largest fund manager in Africa as a legacy, but also two foundations he started with Anthony Far...
#24: Vusi Thembekwayo - International Speaker, Entrepreneur, Opinion Shaper & Breaker
Vusi Thembekwayo is at the top of his game as a sought after speaker on leadership & entrepreneurship topics. I caught up with him in Johannesburg, wh...
#23: Gil Oved (Re-release) - Entrepreneur, Technology Investor & Shark at Sharktank
Gil Oved is the co-founder of the creative council, an iconic business that he co-created over the scope of the last 18 years from only an idea and re...
#22: Taps Mugadza - International Recording Artist, Zimbabwean Orphan & Philanthropist
I am finishing this first season of Shapers, Makers, Builders & Breakers with a conversation with an extraordinary young man, Taps Mugadza. His life s...
#21: Themba Baloyi - Founder: Discovery Insure (re-release)
This was the first episode of the podcast series aired in February 2019. Being the first episode in the series, I do believe that it did not receive e...