In this episode of The Shapers Podcast, host Benjamin Shaw sits down with Ronak Gopaldas, a political economist, writer and Africa specialist. Ronak’s career spans across multiple sectors, including his role as Director at Signal Risk, Fellow at GIBS and co-founder of Mindflux Training. He shares insights into his journey from aspiring journalist to a leader in risk analysis, having served as Head of Country Risk at Rand Merchant Bank.

The conversation dives into his passion for geopolitics, economics and how Africa fits into the global landscape. Ronak recounts his early love for current affairs, sparked by childhood quizzes with his father and his “accidental” and successful transition into the world of banking and risk management.

He also discusses his perspective on Africa’s development, how hard work, sponsorship and a bit of luck paved his path and why he describes his mission as “explaining Africa to the world and the world to Africa.”

This episode is a must-listen for those interested in African politics, business and global trends.