{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode #54: Anita Nel \u2013 CEO: University of Stellenbosch Enterprises, LaunchLab founder, Technology Commercialisation Specialist ","description":"From her humble beginnings in a small Free State town to reshaping the future of technology and innovation in Africa, Anita Nel\u2019s story is truly extraordinary. On The Shapers Podcast, Anita sits down with Benjamin Shaw to recount her remarkable journey \u2013 from working alongside tech pioneer Mark Shuttleworth to founding the renowned LaunchLab and establishing the University Technology Fund. Her career is a testament to curiosity, resilience and adaptability, navigating a path that spans teaching, psychology and technology commercialisation. &amp;nbsp; Anita reflects on the early days of internet security, the pivotal milestones in her career and her mission to empower startups while tackling real-world challenges. She shares how she transformed Stellenbosch University\u2019s Innovus into Africa\u2019s leading technology transfer office, all while driving innovation in healthcare, education and society at large. Tune in as Anita explores the lessons she\u2019s learned, the obstacles she\u2019s overcome and her vision for Africa as a global leader in the next wave of technological advancement. ","author_name":"Shapers Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/shaperspodcast.co.za\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34032730\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/181356842"}