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 in a world of ideas
The "Makers" - who create. The artists, artisans, performers and musicians.
The "Builders" - who are the strategists, the organizers. Leaders that take ideas and products and incorporate them into organizations that are larger than themselves.
The "Breakers" - that are outspoken and controversial. The ones who challenge the status quo and our thinking, that "breaks" convention and pushes our boundaries.
- Update frequency
- every 31 days
- Average duration
- 80 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
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 Mallan joins Dewald Kirsten and Louise Brodie on the Luc…
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 leading minds in gamification and serious game design…
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. With roots in Ethiopia and France, and over 15 yea…
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 like Prof Nkuhlu, Dion Chang and Caitlin Nash. Th…
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 extraordinary. On The Shapers Podcast, Anita sits down…
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 career spans across multiple sectors, including …
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 conversation with Riël Mallan, Hill-Lewis reflects …
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 group. Caitlin founded Loudhailer, a market innovati…
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 about her expertise in venture capital, diverse secto…
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 analyst described as a professional cage rattler…
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 a CA MBA and numerous honorary doctorates, Prof …
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 rich 25+ years of professional experience, from …
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. Banks started his first business at 10, studied s…
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 positive change in South Africa and is the founder o…
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 Thematic Lead at Climate and Development Knowledge Netw…
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 his remarkable journey in the world of venture c…
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 Green; venture builders and entrepreneurs who ea…
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 Africa entrepreneurial ecosystem, Michelle Geere…
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 interview extraordinary people who are moving the needl…
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 Foundation Co-Founder and CEO, Businesswoman and Hu…