Shape the System
Episodes
Jason Rolland - Carbon Inc
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
About the GuestJason Rolland is the CEO of Carbon Inc, a leading additive manufacturing company focused on production-grade 3D printing. Trained as a ...
Mike Haydon - Off the Grid Shop
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
About the GuestMike Haydon is the CEO of Off The Grid Shop, a business focused on solar, batteries, and decentralised energy solutions. With more than...
Johan Tijssen - Hempblock
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
About the GuestJohan Tijssen is the CEO of Hempblock International and a long-time builder and entrepreneur with more than 25 years’ experience work...
Maude Manoukian - Forager Project
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest Maude Manoukian is the Chief Community Officer at Forager Project, a US-based company redefining dairy through plant-based innovation...
Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, pr...
Tom Williams - Number8
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Neal Rickner - Airloom
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the GuestNeal Rickner is the CEO of Airloom, a US-based clean energy company reimagining how we harness wind power. Neal began his career as an ...
Aymeric Maudous - Lord of the Trees
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest Aymeric Maudous is the Co-founder of Lord of the Trees , an Australian-based environmental technology company pioneering drone-assist...
Grant Gunnison - Zero Homes
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the GuestGrant Gunnison is the Co-founder of Zero Homes, a company tackling the climate crisis by rethinking how single-family homes transition ...
Chris Hull - Otus
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the GuestChris Hull is the Co-founder of Otus, an education platform built to help schools and teachers understand students more holistically. A...
Nis Benn - Hyme Energy
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Nate Spiteri - Shopfront
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Nate Spiteri is the co-founder of Shopfront, a pioneering Australian company focused on revolutionizing the secondhand market space...
Nick Hodges - Halcium
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Nick Hodges is an innovation-driven entrepreneur and the founder of Halcyon, specializing in engineering and developing novel solut...
Heidi and Kristine - Diestel Family Ranch
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, he...
Paul Bevan - Magic Valley
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Austra...
Rich (Raz) Razgaitis - FloWater
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Un...
Josh Bloomfield - Givecloud
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Don Weatherbee - regenx
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Don Weatherbee is the CEO of Regenexx, a forward-thinking organization focused on innovative precious metals recovery techniques. T...
Hugo Spowers - Riversimple
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Hugo SpowersHugo Spowers is a pioneer in sustainable auto technology and the founder of Riversimple, a company dedicated to develop...
Wayne McIntyre - Relocalize
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Wayne McIntyre is the CEO and co-founder of Relocalize, a groundbreaking startup focused on transforming the production and distrib...
Peter Vranes - Nutromics
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 skin...
Paul Frasca - Sustainable Salons
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Paul Frasca: Paul Frasca is a co-founder of Sustainable Salons, an organization dedicated to minimizing waste in the beauty industr...
Christa Stelzmuller - Charity Water
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Christa Stelzmuller: Christa Stelzmuller is a prominent technologist and leader currently serving at charity: water, an organizatio...
Aditya Nagrath - Elephant Learning
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Dr. Aditya Nagrath is a distinguished individual with a profound background in mathematics and computer science, highlighted by his...
Kat Roma Greer - Microgalleries
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Ari Tulla - Elo
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Ari Tulla is a passionate healthcare entrepreneur focused on delivering better health solutions through technology and data. With h...
Howard Pearl - Charitable Adult Rides
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Howard Pearl is the Chief Executive of Charitable Adult Rides and Services, Inc. (CARS), which operates under the parent nonprofit ...
Dejan Nenov - Panaton
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Dejan Nenov is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and software engineer with roots in Sofia, Bulgaria. Having moved to the United S...
Miles Mufuka Martin - Relai
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Miles Mufuka Martin is a distinguished entrepreneur from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to revolutionizing the way we exchange...
Brita & Bryce Lundberg - Lundberg Farms
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):Bryce and Brita represent the multi-generational family-owned Lundberg Farms located in Northern California, a cornerstone in the w...
Simon Schillebeeckx - Handprint Tech
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Udo Erasmus - Udo's Choice
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pola...
Stephen Brittain - Insurtech Gateway
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tony Pan - Modern Hydrogen
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, T...
David Goldman - Foundation For National Parks & Wildlife
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About the Guest(s):David Goldman is a seasoned professional in the field of environmental conservation, and a representative of the Foundation for Nat...
Chris Rock - SIEMonster
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About The Guest(s): Chris Rock is a professional hacker and the founder of SEIMonster, a security company that provides penetration testing and securi...
Ali Wing - CEO of Oobli
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dr. Mark Gooden - Five Practices for Equity-Focused School Leadership
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About The Guest(s):Dr. Mark Gooden is a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. He specializes in antiracist leadership, ...
Claudia Guerreiro - Conscious Marketing Movement
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stu Adam - Agronomeye
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Mick Hase - SEVENTNEENx
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About The Guest: Mick Hase is the founder of SEVENTNEENx, an organization that focuses on engaging the business community to take meaningful action wi...
Kristian Hansen - Slo Jeans
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
Dr. Carl P. Giordano - Rebesana
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Christine Sow - Humentum
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 66 we talk to CEO and President of Humentum, Christine SowHow do we do global development better? The UN sustainable development goals, whi...
Pinar Akiskalioglu - TAKK
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 indus...
Nicole Gibson - Love out Loud
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 lov...
Caroline Farrer & Kelly Riley - Solmates
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Gareth Evans - VECKTA
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With massive transformation happening in the utility scale energy generation businesses are starting to be left behind. Unable in a lot of cases to ga...
Amanda Price - KPMG High Growth Ventures
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
**About The Guest(s):**Amanda is the Head of High Growth Ventures at KPMG, where she leads a team dedicated to working with startups. With a focus on ...
Sherry Shannon-Vanstone - Profound Impact
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The gap between the $300 Bn funding available for research in private and public organisations and where those funds are needed has a massive macro im...
Tucker Perkins -Propane Education & Research
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Potentially the most contentious interview that we’ve down to date we explore the role propane and natural gas plays in the transition to clean, ren...
Ashlee Sang - Specialist Interview
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest specialist interview we talk to Ashlee Sang who has spent decades working with impact led founders, companies and non-profits about bran...
Shaunak Roy- Yellowdig
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 54 we talk to Yellowdig founder Shaunak Roy about education. Our current educational norms are based on constructs dating back to the indus...
Pete Ceglinski - Seabin
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seabin burst on to the scene back in 2016 with a innovative bin designed to clean up oceans and waterways, installed in marinas with a video that went...
Jan Skjoldhammer - Founder of NoviOcean
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 55 we talk to Jan Skjoldhammer, the founder of NoviOcean. Wave power is one of the least progressed forms of renewable energy but there is ...
Graham Stewart - Fibre52
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the environmental impact of the shirt (or dress!) on your back? The textile industry is a huge source of environmental impact acro...
Maksim Izmaylov - Winding Tree
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 3+ years we have never spoken about cryptocurrencies, but in episode 52 we change all that. We spoke to Winding Tree founder Maksim Izmaylov about ...
Marshall Conley - Slo Jeans
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our first foray into a fashion related impact led company we talk to Marshall Conley from Slo Jeans about how they are turning the traditional fast...
Jessica Marati Radparvar - reconsidered
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our first formal interview under a new format, focused on conversations with impact led specialists, we speak with Jessica Marati Radparvar from re...
Eboni Freeman - Watson Institute
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you enable and empower the next generation of impact led founders? You have to meet them where they are to help them solve the problems they un...
Scott Graham - Rex Energy
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We completely unpack the retail energy market with a focus on the multi-tenant property market (retail spaces, aged healthcare etc), a cohort who trad...
Saadi Allan - Subpod
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Subpod founder Saadi Allan about how households hold the key to dealing with a huge amount of our food waste and how community is key to th...
Will Richardson - Giant Leap
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understand how Giant Leap intersects impact and the high risk funding that is early stage venture investing.Will Richardson. managing partner of Giant...
Rob Rastovich; Founder of ThingLogix
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 44 Rob Rastovich joins to talk about how his venture (Thinglogix) is using an array of sensors and the data they produce to understand from...
Marc Champagne - Invested Podcast
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 45 we speak with Marc Champagne of the INvested Podcast, Behind the Human and author of Personal Socrates.A new format of mini-interview we...
Camille Socquet-Clerc; CEO of Bloom Investing
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the intersection of finance and sustainability, you will find Bloom Investing.The Bloom Impact Fund helps to drive the adoption of investment in th...
Peter Brennan; Cofounder of Heaps Normal
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 42 we talk to Peter Brennan, one of the four founders of Heaps Normal, a non-alcoholic beer company with a mission to change drinking cultu...
Rui Peng Founder of Critical
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 41 we talk to Rui Peng about plastic and its role in rethinking the materials used in all forms of commercial enterprise from retail fit-ou...
Prateek Joshi ; CEO of Plutoshift
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prateek Joshi of Plutoshift: How AI can impact the water and energy use in global manufacturing.In episode 40 we talk to Prateek Joshi about all thi...
Eddy Badrina; CEO of Eden Green
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 39 we talk to the CEO of Eden Green Eden Green Technology is a vertical farming technology company. They build, manage, and license a gree...
David Sivyer; Founder of Feedback Organic
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 38 we head to the suburbs of Newcastle, around 2 hours north of Sydney, Australia, to meet with David Sivyer and learn about how Feedback O...
Lottie Dalziel; Sustainability Expert | Founder of Banish
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 37 we chat with Lottie the founder of Banish about how a simple purchase of a metal straw to try and reduce her plastic use lead to her rea...
Andrew Wolk; Facilitator of Finding Common Purpose
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 36 we talk to Andrew Wolk of Finding Common Purpose about how after 20 years consulting to and building non-profits he is now focused on ho...
Ronni Kahn; Founder of OzHarvest
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 35 we speak with Ronni Kahn AO, founder of OzHarvest. OzHarvest is one of the most well known brands in Australia. They have been tackling ...
Dan McKenna; Head of Operations at Nightingale Housing
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 34 we chat with Dan McKenna about the challenges of rethinking how & why we build, with sustainability, affordability and community in mind...
Odunayo Eweniyi; Co-founder & COO of PiggyVest
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for episode 33 with Odunayo the COO & Co-founder of PiggyVest, a company set up to help change the way millennials bank, save and think about ...
Josh Howard; Founder of Single Use Ain't Sexy
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 32, we interview Josh Howard The founder of Single Use Ain't Sexy about his journey from the world of media to tackling one of the planet...
Kim Anderson; Creator/Co-Founder PLANT CITY
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 31 we talk to Kim Anderson of Plant City and hear how the events of the last 18 months (covid etc) turned into a surprising insight that is...
Jimmy Halfcut; Founder of Halfcut
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 30 we got on stage live at the The Conscious Space event in Sydney and did a live interview with Jimmy Halfcut (I never did get his real la...
Manu Smadja; Co-Founder of MPower Financing
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 29 we talk to the CEO and Cofounder of MPower Financing, who remove the financial barriers to higher education and are now the leaders of s...
Mike Smith; Founder of ZeroCo
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 28 we're talking all about plastic, a lot of plastic. Talking about the origins of plastic, our relationship to it (and how this is out of ...
Ally Watson; Founder of Code like a girl
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Shape The System for 2021 We chat with the founder of Code Like a Girl, Ally Watson about how she tackles inequalit...
End of 2020 wrap
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A quick chat between your host, Vincent and producer, Lucy where we wrap for the year and a quick look ahead to 2021 Shape the System is an independ...
Andrew Walker; Co-Founder and Mechanical Engineer of AirSeed Technologies
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 26 we have an in depth chat with Andrew Walker about his company AirSeed Technologies and it's singular and incredibly complex mission to r...
Helen Black; CEO of WorkRestart
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 25 we chat with the CEO of WorkRestart, Helen Black about recidivism; what it is, how to pronounce it and most importantly why it is so i...
Olympia Yarger; Founder & CEO of Goterra
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 24 we chat with the founder of Goterra and Chair of the Insect Protein Association of Australia Olympia Yarger about how she built a comp...
Jason Wilby; Cofounder of Open & Huddle
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 23 we chat with Jason Wilby about his financial services companies Huddle & Open and how they are trying to break the mold of traditional i...
Julia & Jordy; Founders of Great Wrap
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 22 we interview Julia and Jordy Kay the founders and creators of Great Wrap, the world’s first certified home compostable & Biodegradabl...
Stephen Woodlands; Founder of Head Start Homes
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 21 we chat with Stephen Woodlands, the Founder of an initiative born from a singular vision, to see everyone have access to a safe and stab...
Dave Levy; Steward of Mayacamas Sanctuary
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Levy is the steward of Mayacamas Sanctuary, the reformation of the Mayacamas Ranch that served as a transformational group retreat and conferenc...
Lulu Luchaire; Founder of the Ondalinda Foundation
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode we chat with Lulu Luchaire the founder of Ondalinda Foundation, a non-profit project that assists indigenous communities throughout...
Jay Faires; Founder of The Wellness Agency
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode we chat with Jay Faires about his journey from founding Mammoth records and being the head of A&R at Atlantic records to his latest ...
Geert Hendrix; CEO & founder of Farmwall
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 17 we chat with Geert Hendrix the CEO and founder of Farmwall an agrifood-tech startup that designs urban farming technology to enhance f...
Dan Adams; Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Amber Electric
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 16 we interview Dan Adams, Co-founder of Amber Electric about all things renewable energy and learn about the journey of a company that wa...
Lily Dempster; Founder of One Small Step App
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Lily Dempster, the creator of an app that helps people to make significant, wide scale changes to their lifestyle in ord...
Anika Molesworth; Founding Director of Farmers for Climate Action
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we chat with Anika Molesworth who is an agro-ecological scientist and a young farmer. In this episode we discuss the massive ch...
Jessica Kung Dreyfus; Founder at Make Conscious
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 we chat with Jessica Kung Dreyfus about how we can challenge our approach to design thinking by looking at systems of Architectural Orna...
Tony Haile; CEO of Scroll.com
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12 we chat with Tony Haile about his journey to help change the internet by creating an ad free one, a world with no ads would be blazing f...
Sam Khalil; Co-founder of Casa Capace
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 11 we chat with Sam Khalil about the challenges involved in changing the way disability housing and services are provided in Australia, h...
Tom Dawkins; Co-Founder and CEO of StartSomeGood
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10 we chat with Tom Dawkins the founder of Start Some Good about his mission to inspire communities and companies to be more innovative, p...