Shapers, Makers, Builders and Breakers is a podcast show interviewing extraordinary people who are moving the needle in significant ways. Founded by Riël Mallan, the show has been growing since 2021 and Ben Shaw joined as a co-host in 2023.
See below for recent podcasts Ben has hosted. His latest podcast guest appearance is here.
Entrepreneur, Private Equity Executive, EXEO Capital Partner, Angel Investor, Technologist, Podcaster, Merchant of Hope.
Join us for a captivating two-part special on the Shapers Podcast in partnership with SA Innovation Summit. Benjamin Shaw two dynamic interviews with Michelle Geere and Tamiko Sher.
Ex-Wall Street Banker and now MD of the most active VC fund in Africa, Zach George recounts his upbringing, early life in Oman, exposure to academia and the pursuit of investment opportunities across Africa.
In this 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 Network (CDKN) and stands as a prominent authority in the realm of sustainability and resilience within the context of climate change.
In this episode, Shapers Podcast host Benjamin Shaw speaks to Talifhani Banks, a data and advertising guru with a remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Banks started his first business at 10, studied statistics and econometrics, and transitioned from corporate and consulting to launching analytics advertising.
Benjamin sits down with Herman Marais, the Managing Partner of EXEO Capital. Through Herman’s rich 25+ years of professional experience, he shares deeply about the world of private equity, creating culture, and the drive behind his leadership.
In the upcoming episode of the Shapers podcast, host Benjamin Shaw welcomes Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu, a titan in South Africa’s journey of upliftment.
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.
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 sectoral experiences and the general outlook on Africa’s potential.
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 innovation and engagement business, and is a key driver behind the South Africa Startup Act.
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 his role as Director at Signal Risk, Fellow at GIBS and co-founder of Mindflux Training.
On The Shapers Podcast, Anita sits down with Benjamin Shaw to recount her remarkable story – from working alongside tech pioneer Mark Shuttleworth to founding the renowned LaunchLab and establishing the University Technology Fund.
In this episode of Shapers, host Benjamin Shaw is joined by Bernard Laurendeau – a trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of Laurendeau & Associates.
In this episode of Shapers, host Benjamin Shaw speaks with Professor Japie Greeff – electronic engineer, AI educator and a pioneer in gamification and serious game design.