
Conduit Conversations
Conduit Conversations is a podcast by The Conduit, bringing you pioneers at the cutting-edge of social change. Every episode, Conduit co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Paul van Zyl, will be in conversation with exceptional people working to create a better future, in order to inspire you to do the same. Hear about the experiences that shaped them, the lessons they’ve learned and the practical advice they’d give to anyone looking to make a positive impact.
Latest episodes

Nov 4, 2019 • 38min
S2 Ep11: Ralph Lauren 'Cancer Conversations' in association with The Conduit Episode 3: Daniel Marks
This episode is part of our special Ralph Lauren Cancer Conversations series recorded at The Conduit. Throughout this series, we will invite people touched by cancer to share their stories. We will also be delving into the science behind cancer research, the role of technology in early detection and prevention, and how innovative collaborations in cancer research and philanthropy can achieve amazing results.
Paul's guest today is Daniel Marks, Partner & Chief Creative Officer at The Communications Store and Co-Founder of the charity campaign 'Father & Son Day'. Daniel shares his experience of being diagnosed with testicular cancer as a teenager and the two discuss why it's so vital that men open up about their health.

Oct 28, 2019 • 37min
S2 Ep10: Ralph Lauren 'Cancer Conversations' in association with The Conduit Episode 2: Deborah James
This episode is part of our special Ralph Lauren Cancer Conversations series recorded at The Conduit. Throughout this series, we will invite people touched by cancer to share their stories. We will also be delving into the science behind cancer research, the role of technology in early detection and prevention, and how innovative collaborations in cancer research and philanthropy can achieve amazing results.
Paul's guest today is the author, podcaster and campaigner, Deborah James. They talk about the process she went through after being diagnosed with bowel cancer, the support she's received from The Royal Marsden and why she continues to share her story.

Oct 21, 2019 • 39min
S2 Ep9: Ralph Lauren 'Cancer Conversations' in association with The Conduit Episode 1: Andrew Fisher
This episode launches our special Ralph Lauren Cancer Conversations series recorded at The Conduit. Throughout this series, we will invite people touched by cancer to share their stories. We will also be delving into the science behind cancer research, the role of technology in early detection and prevention, and how innovative collaborations in cancer research and philanthropy can achieve amazing results.
Paul's guest today is Andrew Fisher OBE, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Shazam, and Member of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's Oak Cancer Centre Appeal Board. They discuss the link between the science behind Shazam and his work with The Royal Marsden, the role of data in providing cancer care, and how to motivate people of all ages to engage with your cause.

Oct 16, 2019 • 27min
S2 Ep8: The Conduit and Bloomberg Businessweek Mini Series: EP5: Joel Weber
The final guest in our special mini-series produced in collaboration with Bloomberg Businessweek is Joel Weber, Editor of Bloomberg Businessweek. They reflect on the key insights from the Bloomberg Good Business Festival, held at The Conduit, as well as the trends and challenges of heading up a media brand.

Oct 14, 2019 • 25min
S2 Ep7: The Conduit and Bloomberg Businessweek Mini Series: EP4: Richard Perl
In this episode, Paul chats with Richard Perl, Chief Administrative Officer of Terracycle. They talk about Terracycles's new global shopping and reuse system, called LOOP, the importance of private sector partnerships in waste reduction and the challenges to scaling the circular economy.
This episode is part of a special mini-series produced in collaboration with Bloomberg Businessweek, bringing you sustainable finance and leadership for a changing world. It was recorded during the Bloomberg Good Business Festival, held at The Conduit.

Oct 9, 2019 • 22min
S2 Ep6: The Conduit and Bloomberg Businessweek Mini Series: EP3: Harriet Lamb
Paul's guest in this episode is Harriet Lamb, CEO of Ashden. They talk about the importance of redesigning urban areas, balancing preservation with innovation, and the role of government, businesses and individuals in the cities of the future.
This episode is part of a special mini-series produced in collaboration with Bloomberg Businessweek, bringing you sustainable finance and leadership for a changing world. It was recorded during the Bloomberg Good Business Festival, held at The Conduit.

Oct 7, 2019 • 24min
S2 Ep5: The Conduit and Bloomberg Businessweek Mini Series: EP2: Jon Moore
In this episode, Jon Moore, CEO of BloombergNEF, shares his predictions for the energy sector over the next decade, from the importance of electric vehicles to the countries leading the way.
This episode is part of a special mini-series produced in collaboration with Bloomberg Businessweek, bringing you sustainable finance and leadership for a changing world. It was recorded during the Bloomberg Good Business Festival, held at The Conduit.

Oct 3, 2019 • 20min
S2 Ep4: The Conduit and Bloomberg Businessweek Mini Series: EP1: Jane Burston
This episode launches our special good business mini series, created with Bloomberg Businessweek. Paul is in conversation with Jane Burston, Executive Director of the Clean Air Fund. Globally, some 7 million deaths a year are linked to air pollution and it costs the economy billions in healthcare annually. Paul and Jane delve into the challenge we face in bringing cleaner air to our cities and look at the entrepreneurs and innovations leading the way.
Produced in collaboration with Bloomberg Businessweek, we bring you sustainable finance and leadership for a changing world. It was recorded during the Bloomberg Good Business Festival, held at The Conduit.

Sep 30, 2019 • 46min
S2 Ep3: EP.03 - Joey Zwillinger
This week, Paul speaks to Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Allbirds, Joey Zwillinger. They delve into what it really means to build a shoe brand that's as successful as it is sustainable, from sourcing innovative materials to dealing with Amazon's copycat designs, and Joey shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Sep 23, 2019 • 42min
S2 Ep2: EP.02 - Elif Shafak
Paul's guest this week is award-winning British-Turkish novelist and Booker Prize 2019 shortlistee, Elif Shafak. They discuss how being raised by her mother and grandmother shaped her outlook on sisterhood, the intersection between literature and activism, and her criticism of identity politics.