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Shape the System

Vincent Turner
Australia
Hyme Energy
Education
Wind Energy
Smartlab
Carbon Inc.
3D Printing
Activated Carbon
Hemp
Industrial Heat
Otus
Artificial Intelligence In Education
Zero Homes
Climate Change
Lord Of the Trees
K-12 Education
STEM Identity
Hempblock International
Construction
Hempblock

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 b... more

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Dr. Chris DeArmitt FIMMM FRSC CChem is an independent polymer scientist, author, and founder of the Plastics Research Council — a nonprofit where he and professors from around the world work entirely unpaid to review and share peer-r... more

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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 energy, w... more

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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 his team ... more

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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 Hill under ... more

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Episode: Carly Hunt - Showerkap
Lewis Dunnigan
Founder/CEO of Bygen
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Episode: Lewis Dunnigan - Bygen
Mike Haydon
Founder/CEO of Off The Grid Shop
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Johan Tijssen
Founder, Hempblock International
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Episode: Johan Tijssen - Hempblock
Maude Manoukian
Founder/leader at Forager Project
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Dr. Jennifer Berry
CEO of Smartlab
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Episode: Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab
Tom Williams
CEO of Number8 Bio
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Episode: Tom Williams - Number8
Neal Rickner
CEO of Airloom, former Google X engineer
Airloom
Episode: Neal Rickner - Airloom
Aymeric Maudous
Founder of Lord of the Trees
Lord of the Trees
Episode: Aymeric Maudous - Lord of the Trees

Host

Vincent
Host of Shape the System; focuses on interviewing founders and operators shaping sustainable systems.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Inspiring

    Really enjoyable show, each guest has a fascinating story and the host, Vincent, has been extremely responsive. What a great bloke!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cay_t
    United States3 years ago
  • Epic

    One of my favourite podcasts. Great insights into the Australian startup space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    King_Anna
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Fantastic podcast for someone who wants to enter the minds of great entrepreneurs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexWilk1234
    Australia6 years ago
  • Fresh perspective and worth a listen

    Vincent is coming from a good place with this podcast and already getting some interesting guests. You would think he had been doing this for years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mickos
    Australia6 years ago
  • Excellent

    Love this new podcast, highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SnakerzSydney
    Australia7 years ago

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Listeners get clear takeaways for real-world adoption.
Fresh perspectives on climate and technology with actionable learnings.
Thoughtful guests with practical insights for scaling impact.
High-quality storytelling and strong guest preparation stand out.
Engaging host who actively supports guests and follows up thoughtfully.

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Tom Williams - Number8
Q: What are the biggest manufacturing challenges for scale-up?
Formulating the active ingredient into a degradable bolus that can be produced at scale (thousands per day) and ensuring the release profile matches grazing patterns, plus establishing distribution with rural partners.
Tom Williams - Number8
Q: What is the mechanism by which the product reduces methane?
The active molecule inhibits methanogenesis in rumen microbes, freeing up resources for other microbial groups that channel them into animal nutrition rather than methane production, improving feed efficiency.
Tom Williams - Number8
Q: How does the company test potential products before animal trials?
They built a high-throughput screening system using rumen fluid from live animals to simulate the cow's fermentation process, allowing rapid evaluation of thousands of candidates before moving to larger-scale tests.
Tom Williams - Number8
Q: What led Number8 Bio to focus on methane emissions in ruminants instead of other biofuel avenues?
The team saw a clearer path to a productivity uplift linked to methane mitigation, with farmers being price constrained on both inputs and outputs, making efficiency gains financially compelling.
Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab
Q: What is the role of the facilitator, and why is it so central to learning outcomes?
Facilitators guide inquiry by asking questions, linking activities to real-world problems, and helping students articulate and apply what they learn. This mentoring approach, rather than the technology itself, drives deep learning, resilience, collaboration, and effective communication.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shape the System

What is Shape the System about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A cross-vertical, impact-focused program spotlighting founders, engineers, and operators who are reinventing systems in energy, climate, education, food, and technology. Episodes feature hands-on discussions about scalable solutions, real-world pilots, and the economics of early-stage innovations, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, practical implementation, and market adoption. Noteworthy traits include a pragmatic, founder-forward lens, willingness to discuss hurdles like financing, regulatory constraints, and deployment at scale, and a track record of high-caliber guests who bridge technology and social impact. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want concrete, business-minded narratives about transforming industries and... more

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1. Carly Hunt
2. Lewis Dunnigan
3. Mike Haydon
4. Johan Tijssen
5. Maude Manoukian
6. Dr. Jennifer Berry
7. Tom Williams
8. Neal Rickner

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