Exponential Africa
Episodes
Shift Happens: Resilient Leadership in an Exponential World (feat Richard Sutton)
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Change is no longer something leaders manage occasionally. It’s something they face… every single day.In this episode of Exponential Africa, I sit...
Back to the Moon: Artemis II and the Next Space Economy (feat Tiffany Vora)
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going back to the Moon - but this time, it’s not just a mission. It’s the beginning of a new economy.In this episode of Exponential Africa...
Leading in the Age of AI: What Leaders Can’t Ignore (feat Valter Adão)
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is no longer optional for leaders.It’s changing how decisions are made, how businesses operate, and how competitive advantage is built.In this ep...
The Future of AI-Powered Leadership Training (feat Kirsty Chadwick)
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate training is changing — fast.Slides and workshops are no longer enough to prepare leaders for real-world complexity.In this episode of Expo...
Larry's Brain: The AI Agent Creating Content For You (feat Oliver Henry)
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clawdaddy: The Rise of Agentic AI (feat Brandon Katz, Rafael Feldman & Aaron Libfeld)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Agentic AI Goes Mobile: MWC (feat Cathy Hackl)
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exponential Africa S7 E3 - When Finance Becomes Autonomous (feat Karine Arama)
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finance is entering its exponential era — and AI agents are about to change everything.In this episode of Exponential Africa, Mic Mann sits down wit...
Exponential Africa S7 E2- OpenClaw and the Rise of AI Agents (feat Peter Xing)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exponential Africa S7 E1- Agentic AI + IRL (feat John Sanei)
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What we cover:• Agentic AI explained in plain language (what’s new vs “normal AI tools”)• The leadership shift: how work and decision-making...
Exponential Africa S6 E10 - Leadership in an Age of Exponential Disruption (feat Celiwe Ross)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Organizations must adapt faster than ever, exponential change demands new leadership mindsets.Explore frameworks for leading through AI, robotics, and...
Exponential Africa S6 E9 - The Future of Media – Journalism, Content Creation & the Evolution of Storytelling (feat Arthur Goldstuck & Masa Kekana)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world of media is changing faster than ever. Listen to this powerful conversation on how exponential technologies are reshaping how we tell storie...
Exponential Africa S6 E8 - AI’s Inflection Point: The Moments That Are Reshaping Everything (feat Adam Pantanowitz)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re living through the most transformative era in human history — and it’s accelerating fast. From breakthroughs in cognitive computing to the...
Exponential Africa S6 E7 - Healing with Code: The Future of HealthTech in Africa (feat Babusi Nyoni)
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Babusi Nyoni, AI innovator and founder of Sila Health, in conversation with Mic Mann as they explore how AI-powered diagnostics, prescription aut...
Exponential Africa S6 E6 - Intention and How To Engage With It (feat Dr Jeff Karp)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we transform ideas into action with clarity and purpose? In this session, Dr. Jeff Karp, author of LIT (Life Ignition Tools), joins Mic Mann to...
Exponential Africa S6 E5 - Spatial Computing for AI – How 3D Simulation is Powering the Next Era of Intelligent Machines (feat Aaron Frank)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From robotics and autonomous vehicles to digital twins and immersive design, spatial computing is at the heart of AI’s physical evolution. In this s...
Exponential Africa S6 E4 - Post-AGI Planning – Are You Ready for Super Intelligence? (feat Peter Xing)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Artificial General Intelligence becomes a near reality, how do we prepare for what comes after? Join futurist Peter Xing as he explores what super ...
Exponential Africa S6 E3 - AI & Big Data – Unlocking the Next Era of Intelligence (feat Wolfgang Fengler)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the power of AI and data-driven innovation with Wolfgang Fengler from World Data Lab. Explore how AI and big data are shaping economies, indu...
Exponential Africa S6 E2- Mind Over Models: Navigating Sovereign AI (feat Alix Rübsaam & Mark Nasila)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Together, they explore:• The growing significance of Sovereign AI and its implications for personal freedom• The ethical challenges and ownership ...
Exponential Africa S6 E1- Shaping Tomorrow: AI & Metaverse Trends Defining 2025 (feat Cathy Hackl)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This session features thought leaders Cathy Hackl and Mic Mann, diving into:- The evolution of AI and spatial/metaverse trends- Agentic agents and the...
Exponential Africa S5 E15 - Ethics in Innovation (feat Kris Østergaard)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mic Mann sits down with Kris Østergaard, a leading voice in innovation, ethics, and responsible business transformation. As the co-founder of Singula...
Exponential Africa S5 E14 - Disruptive Innovation (feat David Roberts)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shayne Mann sits down with David Roberts, a world-renowned expert in exponential technologies and disruptive innovation. With a career that spans from...
Exponential Africa S5 E13 - Decentralized Identity Unlocked (feat Sandy Carter)
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our host, Mic Mann, sits down with Sandy Carter, a leading figure in Web3 and the current Senior Vice President at Unstoppable Domains. Titled "D...
Exponential Africa S5 E12 - Tech Frontiers: Innovating for a Better Tomorrow (feat Adam Pantanowitz)
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 12th episode of the 5th season of the Exponential Africa interview series! In this exciting installment, host Mic Mann sits down with t...
Exponential Africa S5 E11 - Owning the Digital Future (feat Evan Luthra)
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, Mic Mann speaks with Evan Luthra, a renowned serial entrepreneur and tech visionary. Known for his early success in app deve...
Exponential Africa S5 E10 - AI's Positive Impact in the Workplace (feat Dhesen Ramsamy)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Mic Mann sits down with Dhesen Ramsamy, a leading expert in AI and its applications in the workplace. Explore how artificia...
Exponential Africa S5 E9 - Responsible Leadership in the Digital Age (feat Laila Pawlak)
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mic Mann in this insightful episode as he speaks with Laila Pawlak, a visionary leader in digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Together, they...
Exponential Africa S5 E8 - Moral Compass of AI (feat Alix Rübsaam)
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, Mic Mann engages in a compelling conversation with Alix Rubsaam, a renowned expert in the ethical implications of a...
Exponential Africa S5 E7 - AI Driven Mobility Futures (feat Carlo van de Weijer)
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this visionary episode, Mic Mann engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Carlo Van De Weijer, an expert in artificial intelligence and mob...
Exponential Africa S5 E6 - African Artificial Intelligence (feat Dr Mark Nasila)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, Mic Mann engages with AI expert Mark Nasila to delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on our wor...
Exponential Africa S5 E5 - Reimagining Education (feat Jos Dirkx)
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, Mic Mann sits down with Jos Dirkx to explore transformative ways in education. Discover innovative approaches and groundbrea...
Exponential Africa S5 E4 - The Future of VC Investing: AI & Blockchain (feat Karine Arama)
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the fourth episode of season 5 of our exciting interview series! In this episode, Mic Mann sits down with the brilliant Karine Arama to exp...
Exponential Africa S5 E3 - Decoding Big Data with Big Data (feat Wolfgang Fengler)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of Exponential Africa, titled Decoding Big Data with Big Data, we sit down with Wolfgang Fengler, CEO and co-founder of W...
Exponential Africa S5 E2 - The Open Metaverse & Decentralised Web OMA3 (feat Batis Samadian)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the second episode of our interview series, where Mic Mann sits down with Batis Samadian to delve into the fascinating world of the Open M...
Exponential Africa S5 E1 - Guarding The Digital Frontier (feat Jaya Baloo)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this riveting episode of "Guarding the Digital Frontier" as Mic Mann sits down with cybersecurity expert Jaya Baloo. Dive deep in...
#3 Exponential Conversations - Adam Pantanowitz
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation is with an incredible thought leader, innovator and futurist Adam Pantanowitz, talking about his favourite topic Hacking Hum...
#2 Exponential Conversations - Merritt Moore
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation is with a future superstar discussing how she programmes robots and dances ballet with them. Growing up Merritt Moore was in...
#1 Exponential Conversations - Rafael Brown
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the latest episode of Exponential Conversations in a discussion with Rafael Brown and Mic Mann on The Future of music concerts in VR & G...
#16 2021, The Year of Crypto & NFTs
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to launch Season 3 of Exponential Africa Live, kicking off on the future of Bitcoin and Crypto. Will 2021 be the year of mass global ad...
#15 Investing in Disruptive Innovation
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation will focus on Investing in Disruptive Innovation, technologies that are on an exponential growth curve and are going to ultimately c...
#14 Let's Talk About Space, Baby
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Talk About SPACE, Baby! The allure of the unknown intrigues us as human beings, and we want to adventure and discover new frontiers. The ...
#13 Digital Health Future
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation, focusing on how can we embrace a Digital Health Future so that we can help Africa leapfrog. From online doctors, chatbots, tele...
#12 Parenting + Life Long Learning
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation will focus on Parenting and Life Long learning. The future of our success as humanity lies in a great education. Most parents want t...
#11 The Big Data & Internet of Things Explosion
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world's population has reached over 7.7 billion, according to population.io and is continually rising. More and more people are being pulled ...
#10 Is Human Flight the Future of Mobility?
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flying cars, air taxis, and flying humans were once a dream and in science fiction novels and movies. Richard Browning has redefined our concept of hu...
#9 The Changing Face of AI
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode looks at the future of artificial intelligence and how we can build better humans using AI as well as create smarter companie...
#8 Energy Made in Africa
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Africa, we have an abundance of sunlight to power our solar future! Every five days, the sun provides the Earth with as much energy as all proven s...
#7 The Workforce of the Future
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How will the future of work be impacted by this pandemic? We need practical workforce solutions to be implemented to help the immediate challenges for...
#6 VR Disrupts Reality
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A great migration into virtual worlds is taking place at warp speed. Now is the time for you to explore and discover the opportunities and potential t...
#5 The 3D Printing Revolution
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we will be discussing the incredible trajectory that 3D printing is on and how can we use it to completely change the way manufacturing, sup...
#4 Robots to the Rescue
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How will robots transform our lives from the way we work, are entertained, educated, and travel? How have robots played an important role to help figh...
#3 Designing the Food of the Future
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This show focusses on food security, showcasing different feeding initiatives. How can we develop, design and implement sustainable ways to grow food ...
#2 Reimagining Education
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch Exponential Africa on Reimagining Education, an episode not to be missed created by SingularityU South Africa and Mann Made.Featuring: Taddy Bl...
#1 Agility in a Time of Crisis
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a great conversation on - Agility in a time of crisis. Hosted by Mic Mann Co-CEO of SUSA who will be joined by Ramez Naam, Kim Hulett &...
#314 Exponential Africa - David Roberts
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Disruption explained with David RobertsExponential Africa Show with David Roberts, one of the top leadership, innovation and disruption experts global...
#313 Exponential Africa - Paul Pagnato
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How will finance, wealth management and fintech evolve and become more transparent in the future? Watch Exponential Africa 1on1 with Paul Pagnato foun...
#312 Exponential Africa - Nathaniel Calhoun
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann has a great conversation with Nathaniel Calhoun - SingularityU chair of Global Grand Challenges.Nathanie...
#311 Exponential Africa - Peter Hirshberg
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann has a great conversation with Peter Hirshberg - Cofounder and Chairman of Maker City Project.Discussing ...
#310 Exponential Africa - Cathy Hackl
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa show Mic Mann discusses VR, AI, Spatial computing and more with Futurist, Author, Journalist and Top voice on LinkedIn...
#309 Exponential Africa - James Del
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann chats with game-changer and thought leader @James Del. James is the publisher/CRO at Futurism and head o...
#308 Exponential Africa - Alix Rubsaam
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann chats to Alix Rübsaam, a faculty fellow at Singularity University specialising in philosophy of technol...
#307 Exponential Africa - Eric Rasmussen
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Disaster resilience and global health.Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann has a great chat with Dr Eric Rasmussen - CEO of Infinitum Humanit...
#306 Exponential Africa - Dimitri Mikhalchuk
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Exponential Africa Show, Mic Mann has a great chat on immersive VR with the Co-founder of the TESLASUIT - Dimitri Mikhalchuk!The Teslasui...
#305 Exponential Africa - Andrew Vild
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann chats to Andrew Vild, Co-Founder of Project Everest Ventures that aims to solve the worlds social issues...
#304 Exponential Africa - Kunal Sood
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the exponential Africa Show Mic Mann Has a great conversation with Kunal Sood , Co-Founder and CEO of NOVUS. Kunal has an unwavering commitme...
#303 Exponential Africa - Rachel Sibley
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the benefits of having Augmented and Virtual reality in our present world and the future of humanity?Today on the Exponential Africa Show, Mi...
#302 Exponential Africa - Pablos Holman
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Exponential Africa Show - Pablos Holman - Hacking & Disruptive Innovation!Today on the Exponential Africa Show, Mic Mann welcomes Pablos Holman - ...
#301 Exponential Africa - Tina Averback
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of the Exponential Africa show is here! To kick off the first episode Mic Mann interviews Tina Averback! Founder of Sky Studio (Sky Studio Lu...
#225 Exponential Africa - Robyn Scott
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann chats with Founder and CEO of Apolitical Robyn Scott. Apolitical is a global learning platform for all g...
#224 Exponential Africa - Arturo Elizondo
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show, Mic Mann has a great chat with Arturo Elizondo. CEO of Clara Foods - developing performance protein products and...
#223 Exponential Africa - Andre Wegner
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Exponential Africa Show on digital manufacturing with Andre Wegner.On the Exponential Africa Show today, Mic Mann meets with Andre Wegner, Founder &am...
#222 Exponential Africa - Tilly Lockey
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On Today's Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann interviews Bionic girl, Tilly Lockey (Give Tilly a Hand). An ambassador to Open Bionics a true source...
#221 Exponential Africa - Aaron Frank
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann meets with Aaron Frank, Singularity University principle faculty on AR & VR, writer, researcher and ...
#220 Exponential Africa - Anita Schjøll Brede
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann interviews Anita Schjøll Brede, Co-founder of Iris.AI and SingularityU Nordic faculty member specialisi...
Mic Mann - Classic 1027 Business
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Pantanowitz - Mix FM Interview
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#219 Exponential Africa - Valter Adão
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann hosts Valter Adao, Deloitte Chief Digital and Innovation officer and SingularityU South Africa faculty m...
#218 Exponential Africa - Carlo van de Weijer
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show with Mic Mann we welcome Carlo Van de Weijer, a world leading expert and SingularityU faculty member on mobility ...
Mix FM Interview with Adam Pantanowitz
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Classic 107 Interview with Mic Mann
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#217 Exponential Africa - Alex Gladstein
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show with Mic Mann we meet Alex Gladstein. CSO of the Human rights foundation, a guest lecturer at SingularityU and a ...
#216 Exponential Africa - Divya Chander
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All new episode of Exponential Africa show where Mic Mann interviews Divya Chander, Chair of Neuroscience at Singularity University. An exciting conve...
#215 Exponential Africa - Tiffany Vora
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Watch an all new episode of the Exponential Africa Show with Mic Mann in a fascinating discussion with SingularityU Vice chair of digital biology and ...
#214 Exponential Africa - Kyle Nel
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the Exponential Africa Show, Mic Mann Interviews a behavioural scientist, Singularity University faculty of corporate innovati...
#213 Exponential Africa - Raymond McCauley
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann interviews Raymond McCauley, not the pastor but the Biotech Scientist! Amongst many achievements and sta...
#212 Exponential Africa - Ramez Naam
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann meets with dear friend, SingularityU co-chair of energy and best selling author, Ramez Naam.Discussing t...
#211 Exponential Africa - Kris Østergaard
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann interviews Kris Østergaard co-founder and Chief Learning & Innovation Officer of SingularityU Nordi...
#210 Exponential Africa - Catherine Wood
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mic Mann on the Exponential Africa Show as he discusses investing and disruptive innovation with founder and CEO of ARK Invest - Cathie Wood, who...
#209 Exponential Africa - Parsable
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today On the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann Interviews Lawrence Whittle, CEO of Parsable. A connected worker platform used to execute and measure wo...
#208 Exponential Africa - John Hagel
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann meets with John Hagel, Co-chairman at the Deloitte centre for the edge and Singularity University Facult...
#207 Exponential Africa - Amin Toufani
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show Mic Mann Interviews Amin Toufani!CEO and Founder of Tlabs and Chair of finance and economics at Singularity Unive...
#206 Exponential Africa - Richard Browning
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show with Mic Mann we get to hear from @richardmbrowning the -'Real-life Iron Man’!Celebrating human and machin...
#205 Exponential Africa - Discovery
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#204 Exponential Africa - DBSA
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#203 Exponential Africa - Ashley Anthony
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Exponential Africa Show with @micmann we highlight, @AshleyAnthony CEO of Isazi Consulting, SingularityU SA Faculty member and an expert ...
#202 Exponential Africa - Endless West
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Endless West is using science and technology to reimagine how some of our finest consumed-goods are created. They create beverages that are made one m...
#201 Exponential Africa - Manu Sharma
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Explore exponential technologies from around the world and understand how they can bring abundance to Africa. In this episode, we meet Manu Sharma fro...
#105 Thomas Kriese: Future Leaders
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Thomas Kriese, who has been designing and managing the way people interact online for close to 20 years. At SU, Thomas heads up the comm...
#104 David Roberts: "Anything we can think of, we can do."
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Roberts is regarded as one of the world top experts on disruptive innovation and exponentially advancing technology. His passion is to help tran...
#103 Futureproofing Africa with Bohdanna Kesala
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As Director of International Summits, Bohdanna’s work is to bring influencers together to cross-pollinate regional, national, and global ideas that ...