Conduit Conversations

Paul’s guest in this episode is Alice Lin Fabiano, Global Director at Johnson & Johnson Global Community Impact. She explains the work of Johnson & Johnson in supporting frontline healthcare workers and healthcare entrepreneurs, the growth of health technology and how it can used to augment healthcare outcomes and the importance of global leadership in accelerating the transition to an equ...

In this episode Paul is joined by Josh Nesbit, CEO of Medic Mobile, a non-profit organisation using technology to improve healthcare in the hardest-to-reach communities. Josh explains the impact measurement framework that guides Medic Mobile’s approach, shares how data can be used to revolutionise healthcare in remote areas, and tells Paul why impact investors need to alter their expectations in o...

In this episode Paul is joined by Kieron Boyle, Chief Executive of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity. Kieron explains why a place-based approach to healthcare is so important, the need for a narrative shift to see health as an asset and how we can design scalable solutions and interventions to tackle childhood obesity and air pollution. This episode is part of a new series, created in partnership with...

Paul’s guest in this episode is Temie Giwa-Tubosun, Founder and CEO of LifeBank. She speaks about the role of technology such as data, blockchain and drones, in finding creative solutions to both entrenched and new healthcare challenges, the critical need for responsive and resilient supply chains and how to develop strategic partnerships to ensure emergency healthcare provision. This episode is p...

In this episode, Paul’s guest is Caitlin Dolkart, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Flare, dubbed the ‘Uber for ambulances’ by the African start-up ecosystem. She explains how Flare has been designed to support the needs of emergency workers on the ground, the innovations they introduced to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why every government should be paying healthcare professionals more....

In this episode Dr. Laura Stachel, Co-founder and Executive Director of We Care Solar, joins Paul to talk about the importance of clean reliable electricity in providing quality maternal healthcare, the role of technology in empowering local communities, and the urgent need to eradicate energy poverty to ensure all health workers have the essential resources they need to save lives. This episode i...

Description: Paul’s guest in this episode is Dr Betty Mirembe, County Director of mothers2mothers in Uganda. She explains why the community healthcare model of mothers2mothers has been so successful in eliminating paediatric AIDS, how technology and data can be used to scale healthcare delivery systems in local communities and the importance of working with government and local partners to scale a...

In this episode Peter Drobac, Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship joins Paul to talk about the investments we need to make to create a more equitable healthcare system and the lessons we can learn from COVID-19, in Rwanda and beyond, to better prepare and rebuild our healthcare systems for the future. This episode is part of a new series, created in partnership with the Johnso...

In this episode, Paul welcomes Skye Gyngell, award-winning chef and author. Skye explains why a produce-first, seasonal approach to cooking is so close to her heart, shares the steps she took to eliminate single-use plastic from her restaurant, Spring in Somerset House, and gives her top tips for eating more sustainably at home. This episode is part of a new series, created in partnership with Cou...

In this episode, Paul welcomes Ruth Nic Aoidh, Executive Director of Purchasing, Commercial, Government Affairs & Legal at luxury supercar company McLaren Automotive. Ruth explains how McLaren’s vision for the transition towards zero-emissions vehicles and why materials are vital to the future of the automotive industry and shares the steps we can all take to be more sustainable with our trans...

In this episode, Paul welcomes Afua Hirsch, writer, broadcaster, best-selling author and one half of ethical fashion brand SIKA. They discuss the challenges of launching a sustainable fashion brand, the role of the media in changing the fashion industry from within and how we can all be more conscious with our buying habits. This episode is part of a new series, created in partnership with Coutts,...

Paul's guest in this episode is Mohammad Syed, Head of Asset Management at Coutts. They explore what it means to invest with purpose, how to differentiate between opportunities to have a genuine impact and greenwashing, and how Coutts is working to close the investment gap for women and people of colour. This episode is part of a new series, created in partnership with Coutts, examining how we can...

In this episode Rhian-Mari Thomas, Chief Executive of the Green Finance Institute, joins Paul to talk about the importance of decarbonising our homes, the new financial models to encourage green retrofitting and what we can all do to make our properties more sustainable. This episode is part of a new series, created in partnership with Coutts, examining how we can embed purpose and sustainability...

Paul's guest in this episode is Richard Curtis, Writer, Director, Co-Founder of Red Nose Day and UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate. Richard and Paul discuss the surprising power of pensions, how to work with the world's biggest names to have a genuine impact, and lessons for creating tangible positive change. This episode is part of a new series, created in partnership with Coutts, examini...

Paul's guest in this episode is Rachel Arthur, sustainability consultant and co-founder of FashMash, a global, members-only community of fashion insiders. Rachel reflects on the importance of collaboration within the fashion sector, shares some of the changes she’s seen throughout her career when it comes to integrating sustainable strategies and gives an insight into the innovations driving the i...

Paul's guest in this episode is Oliver Steeds, founder, Chief Executive and Mission Director of Nekton, dedicated to the exploration and protection of the ocean. Oliver explains the importance of widespread ‘ocean literacy’ and international marine conservation efforts, and shares why it was so important for ocean protection to be included as a key pillar in the G7 Fashion Pact. This episode is pa...

Paul's guest in this episode is sustainability and conservation expert, Dr Helen Crowley. Helen breaks down the historic importance of the G7 Fashion Pact, explains the key steps we need to take to create more sustainable supply chains and shares why she will always have faith in the brilliance and resilience of nature. This episode is part of a new series exploring sustainability in fashion, crea...

Paul's guest in this episode is Peter Semple, Chief Marketing Officer at Depop, the fashion marketplace app with a cult Gen-Z following and 20 million users worldwide. He delves into what lies behind the astronomic growth of the second-hand apparel market, reflects on the role of traditional brands in creating a more sustainable fashion industry and shares why community is so important to Depop's...

Paul's guest in this episode is Gillian Tett, chair of the editorial board and editor-at-large, US, of the Financial Times. They look at the ways in which the coronavirus pandemic is transforming the impact investing landcape, the ways in which the crisis might shape the US presidential election in November 2020 and whether or not our behavioural shifts will have a long-lasting positive effect on...

This episode of Conduit Conversations was recorded live at The Conduit in January, when Paul van Zyl moderated an expert panel on the geopolitical consequences of the latest events in the Middle East. From explaining the origins of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to predicting the Trump administration's long-term strategy in regards to Iran, this was an in-depth and vital discussion about a...

Get inspired for a new decade as host Paul van Zyl revisits five memorable moments from the first two series of Conduit Conversations. Hear from CNN's Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour on fake news; learn how Allbirds CEO Joey Zwillinger reacted when Amazon produced a copycat shoe design; understand why internationally-recognised climate change leader Christiana Figueres wants us to g...

Paul's final guest of Season 2 is Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor. They talk about his work with the GEANCO Foundation and Brightland Academy, a school in Nigeria founded by his mother; delve into the real life inspiration behind his directorial debut, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind; and Chiwetel shares how his work in the film industry intersects with his activism.

Paul's guest this week is legendary English actor, writer and director, Simon Callow. They discuss his first taste of activism in Northern Ireland, the stage and screen roles that shaped his life, and the continuing significance of being an openly gay actor in Hollywood. This episode was recorded at The Conduit before Simon's appearance in a special production of 'Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]' in our S...

In today's episode, Paul speaks to Sian Sutherland, Co-Founder of A Plastic Planet and Founding Member of The Conduit. Sian explains why consumers aren't to blame for the plastic crisis, shares why she hates the term 'recyclable' and reveals the innovative biomaterials being developed as single-use plastic alternatives.

This episode is part of our special Ralph Lauren Cancer Conversations series. 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...