Shape the System
Society & Culture
About
Find and tell the stories that inspire more people to rethink the way the world works. We interview people from all over the world who are changing our systems.. this might be food, energy, finance, education, health, environment, charitable.. anything really. They may be involved as founders or CEOs or providers to the specific vertical. The ventures they operate may be non-profit or for profit but they will have found a way to create success, sustainability and impact.
Episodes
- Carly Hunt - Showerkap
About the Guest Carly Hunt is the Head of Strategic Partnerships of Showerkap, a UK-based water technology company tackling excessive water consumption in the hospitality sector. With over 20 years in hotel management — latterly focused on…
- Lewis Dunnigan - Bygen
About the Guest Lewis Dunnigan is the CEO and co-founder of Bygen, an Australian deep-tech company reimagining how activated carbon is produced. Lewis came to the problem through his PhD research at the University of Adelaide, where he and…
- Jason Rolland - Carbon Inc
About the Guest Jason Rolland is the CEO of Carbon Inc , a leading additive manufacturing company focused on production-grade 3D printing. Trained as a polymer chemist, Jason completed his PhD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel…
- Mike Haydon - Off the Grid Shop
About the Guest Mike Haydon is the CEO of Off The Grid Shop , a business focused on solar, batteries, and decentralised energy solutions. With more than 15 years in the renewable energy sector, Mike has built his career around the idea of…
- Johan Tijssen - Hempblock
About the Guest Johan Tijssen is the CEO of Hempblock International and a long-time builder and entrepreneur with more than 25 years’ experience working with hemp-lime (hempcrete) construction systems. Originally from the Netherlands, Joha…
- Maude Manoukian - Forager Project
About the Guest Maude Manoukian is the Chief Community Officer at Forager Project, a US-based company redefining dairy through plant-based innovation. With a background spanning Odwalla and Whole Foods Market, Maude brings deep experience…
- Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab
About the Guest Dr Jennifer Berry is the CEO of Smartlab, an organisation dedicated to building STEM identity in K–12 learners through hands-on, project-based learning. With a background spanning professional dance, retail, customer experi…
- Tom Williams - Number8
About the Guest Tom Williams is the Founder and CEO of Number8 Bio, an Australian deep-tech company developing a novel way to cut methane emissions from cattle and sheep while improving livestock productivity. With a background as a senior…
- Neal Rickner - Airloom
About the Guest Neal Rickner is the CEO of Airloom, a US-based clean energy company reimagining how we harness wind power. Neal began his career as an F-18 pilot in the US Marines before transitioning through Columbia Business School into…
- Aymeric Maudous - Lord of the Trees
About the Guest Aymeric Maudous is the Co-founder of Lord of the Trees , an Australian-based environmental technology company pioneering drone-assisted reforestation. With over two decades in the environmental sector and a Master’s in Envi…
- Grant Gunnison - Zero Homes
About the Guest Grant Gunnison is the Co-founder of Zero Homes, a company tackling the climate crisis by rethinking how single-family homes transition off fossil fuels. Based in Colorado, Grant brings a unique mix of hands-on contracting e…
- Chris Hull - Otus
About the Guest Chris Hull is the Co-founder of Otus, an education platform built to help schools and teachers understand students more holistically. A former seventh-grade social studies teacher, Chris brings classroom credibility and a d…
- Nis Benn - Hyme Energy
About the Guest(s) Nis Benn is the co-founder of Hyme Energy , a Copenhagen-based company pioneering solutions to decarbonise industrial heat at scale. With a background spanning sociology, consulting, political organising, and deep-tech s…
- Nate Spiteri - Shopfront
About the Guest(s): Nate Spiteri is the co-founder of Shopfront, a pioneering Australian company focused on revolutionizing the secondhand market space through a tech-driven approach. With a background in banking and a keen interest in imp…
- Nick Hodges - Halcium
About the Guest(s): Nick Hodges is an innovation-driven entrepreneur and the founder of Halcyon, specializing in engineering and developing novel solutions in the energy sector. With a background in business and an aptitude for learning en…
- Heidi and Kristine - Diestel Family Ranch
About the Guest(s): Heidi Diestal is a fourth-generation turkey farmer at Diestal Family Ranch, based in California. With a rich history in farming, her family has been pivotal in setting standards for organic farming in the United States.…
- Paul Bevan - Magic Valley
About the Guest(s): Paul Bevan is the founder and CEO of Magic Valley, a pioneering company in the cultivated meat industry. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Paul has been a vegan for over a decade and was vegetarian for 20 years before that…
- Rich (Raz) Razgaitis - FloWater
About the Guest(s): Raz Razgaitis is the CEO of Flow Water, a company focused on providing clean and trustworthy drinking water solutions across the United States. With a background in tech and a decade spent running early-stage tech compa…
- Josh Bloomfield - Givecloud
About the Guest(s): Josh Bloomfield is the Founder and CEO of GiveCloud, a remote-first company aiming to transform how nonprofits operate and connect with donors. Based in Ottawa, Canada, currently residing in Florida with family, Josh’s…
- Don Weatherbee - regenx
About the Guest(s): Don Weatherbee is the CEO of Regenexx, a forward-thinking organization focused on innovative precious metals recovery techniques. Transitioning from an accounting background, Don has extensive experience in the mining s…
- Hugo Spowers - Riversimple
About the Guest(s): Hugo Spowers Hugo Spowers is a pioneer in sustainable auto technology and the founder of Riversimple, a company dedicated to developing hydrogen fuel cell cars. With a background in mechanical engineering and a deep int…
- Wayne McIntyre - Relocalize
About the Guest(s): Wayne McIntyre is the CEO and co-founder of Relocalize, a groundbreaking startup focused on transforming the production and distribution of food and beverages. With a robust background in technology startups and leaders…
- Peter Vranes - Nutromics
About the Guest(s): Peter Vranes is the co-founder and CEO of Nutromics. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Peter previously took a skincare company from startup to a successful trade sale. Fascinated by health diagnostics,…
- Paul Frasca - Sustainable Salons
About the Guest(s): Paul Frasca: Paul Frasca is a co-founder of Sustainable Salons, an organization dedicated to minimizing waste in the beauty industry by turning salon waste into valuable resources. With a background in hairdressing and…
- Christa Stelzmuller - Charity Water
About the Guest(s): Christa Stelzmuller: Christa Stelzmuller is a prominent technologist and leader currently serving at charity: water, an organization dedicated to bringing clean and safe water to people in developing countries. With a r…
- Aditya Nagrath - Elephant Learning
About the Guest(s): Dr. Aditya Nagrath is a distinguished individual with a profound background in mathematics and computer science, highlighted by his PhD from the University of Denver. Following his academic ventures, he founded Elephant…
- Kat Roma Greer - Microgalleries
About the Guest(s): Kat Roma Greer is the Artistic Director of Micro Galleries, a global roaming arts initiative that focuses on using art as a tool for positive change in under-resourced communities. With her expertise, Kat leads a team o…
- Ari Tulla - Elo
About the Guest(s): Ari Tulla is a passionate healthcare entrepreneur focused on delivering better health solutions through technology and data. With his roots firmly planted in Finland, Ari has been a Bay Area resident for over 16 years,…
- Howard Pearl - Charitable Adult Rides
About the Guest(s): Howard Pearl is the Chief Executive of Charitable Adult Rides and Services, Inc. (CARS), which operates under the parent nonprofit that has been functioning for 107 years and collaborates exclusively with nonprofits. Kn…
- Dejan Nenov - Panaton
About the Guest(s): Dejan Nenov is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and software engineer with roots in Sofia, Bulgaria. Having moved to the United States in 1984 and with a background in electrical engineering and computer science, Deja…
- Miles Mufuka Martin - Relai
About the Guest(s): Miles Mufuka Martin is a distinguished entrepreneur from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to revolutionizing the way we exchange goods locally. He is the co-founder of Relai, a company designing innovative solutions…
- Brita & Bryce Lundberg - Lundberg Farms
About the Guest(s): Bryce and Brita represent the multi-generational family-owned Lundberg Farms located in Northern California, a cornerstone in the world of sustainable agriculture. Bryce is a third-generation farmer, instrumental in uph…
- Simon Schillebeeckx - Handprint Tech
About the Guest(s): Simon Schillebeeckx is the co-founder of Handprint, a company he started in late 2019 with a mission to generate positive impacts on the planet through deliberate action. Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, Schillebee…
- Udo Erasmus - Udo's Choice
About the Guest(s): Udo Erasmus is a pioneering health and wellness advocate, specializing in the field of fats, oils, and human health. Born in Poland during World War II and raised in Latvia, Udo faced the harsh realities of war from an…
- Stephen Brittain - Insurtech Gateway
About the Guest(s): Stephen Brittain is an innovator with a unique journey that started in industrial design and led him to the world of insurance and risk management. With over seven years of experience in the insurance industry, Stephen…
- Tony Pan - Modern Hydrogen
About the Guest(s): Tony Pan is a driven innovator and entrepreneur at the forefront of energy transformation. As a key figure in Modern Hydrogen, Tony and his team are dedicated to advancing clean, sustainable energy solutions. His pass…
- David Goldman - Foundation For National Parks & Wildlife
About the Guest(s): David Goldman is a seasoned professional in the field of environmental conservation, and a representative of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife in Australia. With a dedication to the preservation of national…
- Chris Rock - SIEMonster
About The Guest(s): Chris Rock is a professional hacker and the founder of SEIMonster, a security company that provides penetration testing and security research services. With over 30 years of experience in information security, Chris has…
- Ali Wing - CEO of Oobli
About The Guest(s): Ali Wing is the CEO of Oobli, a company that is revolutionizing the way we consume sugar. With a background in consumer commercial leadership, Ali is passionate about finding innovative solutions to tackle the global he…
- Dr. Mark Gooden - Five Practices for Equity-Focused School Leadership
About The Guest(s): Dr. Mark Gooden is a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. He specializes in antiracist leadership, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. Dr. Gooden has conducted extensi…
- Claudia Guerreiro - Conscious Marketing Movement
About The Guest(s): Claudia Guerreiro is a conscious marketing expert and the founder of the Conscious Marketing Movement. She has a background in NGOs and has worked in various countries around the world. Claudia is passionate about helpi…
- Stu Adam - Agronomeye
About The Guest(s): Stu Adams is the CEO and co-founder of Agronomeye, an agricultural technology company that focuses on providing detailed data and decision-making tools for farmers. With a background in sports journalism, Stu transition…
- Mick Hase - SEVENTNEENx
About The Guest: Mick Hase is the founder of SEVENTNEENx, an organization that focuses on engaging the business community to take meaningful action with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He is passionate about redefining the def…
- Kristian Hansen - Slo Jeans
About The Guest(s): Kristian Hansen is the founder and CEO of Slo, a sustainable fashion brand that aims to change the fast fashion industry. With a background in the fashion industry, Kristian saw the need for a more sustainable and ethic…
- Dr. Carl P. Giordano - Rebesana
About The Guest(s): Dr. Carl Giordano is an orthopedic surgeon and spine surgeon with a background in chemistry. He is also a nutritional biochemist and has been studying the field of aging and health span for over 20 years. Dr. Giordano i…
- Christine Sow - Humentum
In Episode 66 we talk to CEO and President of Humentum, Christine Sow How do we do global development better? The UN sustainable development goals, which are a key lens for this show, are being actively worked on by literally thousands of…
- Pinar Akiskalioglu - TAKK
In this episode we talk to Pinar Akiskalioglu, founder of TAKK about Personal Care and the impact on us and the environment of the status quo. An industry that has grown continually since its emergence in the mid 50s the Personal Care mark…
- Nicole Gibson - Love out Loud
In this episode we talk to CEO & Founder of Love Out Loud about Love and the role it can play in the maximising human potential and happiness. Not love in the romantic sense but as the opposite of fear. We explore the three systems at play…
- Caroline Farrer & Kelly Riley - Solmates
In a world of disposable led convenience Caroline and Kelly, as cofounders of Solmates, decided to tackle the problem in a unique and compelling way to try to overcome the constrains and restrictions for a product like sunscreen. We explor…
- Gareth Evans - VECKTA
With massive transformation happening in the utility scale energy generation businesses are starting to be left behind. Unable in a lot of cases to gain energy security for themselves they are limited to playing a passive role in both thei…