About Childlike Innovations
We're a strategic design and innovation consultancy that approaches complex challenges with childlike wonder and curiosity.
At Childlike Innovations, we believe that the most breakthrough solutions come from asking the questions that everyone else has stopped asking. We combine the analytical rigor of strategic consulting with the boundless creativity of childlike wonder.
Our approach is simple yet profound: we help organizations rediscover their capacity for breakthrough innovation by approaching their most complex challenges with fresh eyes and unlimited imagination.
Whether you're looking to transform your business model, develop new products, or create innovative solutions to complex problems, we bring a unique perspective that combines strategic thinking with creative exploration.
Meet Our Founders
Thabo Ramphore
Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
Experience
- • Innovation Lead at Futureworld
- • Innovation Capability Manager at Standard Bank Group
- • Management Consultant at SystemicLogic
Education
- • BA Honours in Business Strategy from CTI
- • Stanford University Innovation & Entrepreneurship certification
Expertise
Innovation strategy, exponential business models, design thinking, team building
Community Impact
Tutors Physical Science students, Director at CareerBuild providing career guidance
Nhlanhla Malakoane
Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer
Experience
- • Senior Business Designer at Nedbank
- • UX Specialist at Momentum
- • UX Analyst at MultiChoice Group
Entrepreneurship
Co-founder & CEO of Spoink Mobile (10+ years)
Education
University of Johannesburg background
Expertise
- • Business design
- • UX strategy
- • Product management
- • Rapid prototyping
- • Market research
What We Do
Strategic Innovation
We help organizations identify and pursue breakthrough opportunities through strategic innovation frameworks.
Design Thinking
Our design thinking workshops unlock creative problem-solving capabilities within your team.
Business Transformation
We guide organizations through transformative change with innovative approaches and fresh perspectives.
Ready to Innovate?
Let's explore how childlike wonder can transform your biggest challenges into breakthrough opportunities.