Tune in as I explore an uncut blend of entertaining, educational and empowering topics from my life as a professional triathlete. Welcome to my world! Formerly KAM Corner | Now Kurt McDonald Uncut
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Podcasts from Glenbrook Partners on the latest developments in payments and fintech. Featuring interviews with opinion leaders, Glenbrook's own take on emerging technologies and industry trends, other news and views on this dynamic industry.
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Promoting education in engineering and design for all ages. Learn more and read transcripts at www.k12engineering.net. Produced by Pius Wong, engineer, of Pios Labs (www.pioslabs.com). This podcast is for educators, engineers, entrepreneurs, and parents interested in bringing engineering to younger ages. Listen to real conversations among various professionals in the engineering education space, as we try to find better ways to educate and inspire kids in engineering thinking. For episode tr ...
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Episode 239 - Talking Payments and Politics with Michele Alt and Adam Shapiro, Partners at Klaros Group
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In this episode, Yvette Bohanan is joined by Glenbrook Managing Partner Bryan Derman and guests Michele Alt and Adam Shapiro, Partners at the Klaros Group. The result is a lively discussion about regulators and the impact of the current regulatory environment on banks and fintechs, a topic of utmost relevance in today's rapidly evolving industry la…
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Episode 238 - Will Pay by Bank Really Compete with Cards? Trevor Nies, Adyen
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The process of accepting payments is a labyrinth of complexity, and payment service providers are the guiding lights that help merchants navigate this maze. They assist in deciding which payments to accept, how to connect to networks, and, most crucially, how to optimize revenues and reduce risk. But what about the providers themselves? Is their wo…
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Europe Diaries: Jet-lagged & Racing French GP
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I slowly become familar with the timezone, and really start to settle in to Vitoria-Gasteiz. Exploring many new roads has really kept me motivated! Ellie joins me to provide more laughs surrounding our electric car, while also giving a race review on her recent performance in the French GP, racing for Team VD Olympic. Thank you for joining us on ou…
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From racing solo off the front for 90km on the bike, to maintaining a ~ 3mins lead going into the final 5km of the run, I thought I would finally secure my first middle distance win! However, in a chaotic turn of events, I was directed off course... Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Europe Diaries: 58hrs Travel & Excess Baggage
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I travel to Europe, with a stop in Asia for Challenge Taiwan. I share stories from my journey thus far, including long travel days, getting slammed with baggage fees, a school visit, operating an electric car, and everything in between... Welcome to my journey around Europe, thank you for joining me! Support the Show.…
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Episode 237 - Is Orchestration the New Normal In Payment Operations? A conversation with John Lunn, Gr4vy
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In Episode 231, Samantha Gordon and Simon Skinner discussed the orchestration framework they developed to help our clients decipher a somewhat overused term in the industry. It was a great discussion, and if you missed it, I recommend you give it a listen. We covered a lot of ground in that episode that sets up this conversation with John Lunn, CEO…
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Ellie shares the results that have moved her to 64 in the world rankings, and assterted her as a top contender for the year ahead. Ellie will be joining me on the podcast throughout our time in Europe, so stay tuned! Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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I release my final European race schedule, while also announcing where I will be based for my time abroad. My international campaign kickstarts this weekend at Challenge Taiwan! Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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What a weekend! Ellie Hoitink puts on a masterclass at the Oceania Triathlon Championships, Jackson Medway wins the u23 Oceania TT Championships, Matt Greenwood dominates the u23 Oceania Road Race Championships, Bailey makes his return to top level Australian Cycling, Josh Perdrisat runs at the Australian Athletics Championships, Jake Rowbottom cyc…
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Episode 236 - How to Make Money in Payments with Russ Jones, Glenbrook Partners
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Glenbrook's Russ Jones often chats with professionals working for companies inside the payments industry who are providing payments and services to end users such as businesses, enterprises, governments, and individuals. Or they may be working at an enterprise, a merchant, or a biller. And they’re all trying to figure out how to save money in payme…
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The countdown to my European campaign is on! I am busy finalising all the logistics, while building my fitness to an all time high. Working through my final University assignments has also been a high priority. Bailey and Ellie are set to race Oceania Championships, and I cannot wait to watch them perform! Support the Show.…
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I finally reflect on the unfortunate outcome of Geelong IRONMAN 70.3, before sharing some of my more recent family adventures that helped me reset. My sights are now set on my European racing campaign, while also finalising my university degree. Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Episode 235 - Taking Stock in Fast Payments with Gregor Dobbie, CEO of TFPA and former CEO of Vocalink
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Acquired by Mastercard in 2017, the UK’s Vocalink manages the UK’s Bacs payment system, ATM LINK switching platform, and the Faster Payments System, FPS. To make this more tangible, consider these statistics: Vocalink processes over 90% of UK salaries, more than 70% of household bills, 98% of state benefits, and powers 60,000 ATMs. Vocalink’s influ…
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Ellie finishes 4th (3rd Australian) at the Oceania Triathlon Sprint Championships, Bailey completes his biggest training week since his T1D disagniosis, and I celebrate my 25th Birthday. An action packed week before turning my attention to the Australian Long Course Triathlon Championships at Geelong IRONMAN 70.3 this weekend. I am really looking f…
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Jake Rowbottom | Cycling from Noosa to Camperdown
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As Jake prepares to cycle approximately 2700km in just three weeks, he joins me to share all the insights into his upcoming journey. Not only is Jake riding to fulfill his own sense of adventure, but he is also raising funds for two fantastic charities. Your support is so greatly appreciated! Please donate and support Jake via the following links: …
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Episode 234 - Partnerships in the Payments Industry - Insights, Musings, and Hard-Won Wisdom with Steve Klebe
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Have you ever wished for a “payments sherpa”? Someone who would share their experiences, opinions, and advice about this industry - the uncut, “real real” of what can happen and what to remember as you move along your payments journey. In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite payments industry sherpas - Steve Klebe. No stranger to our …
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From battling the crosswinds, to a nasty blister, Mooloolaba Triathlon provided quite the mixed bag. Through all the chaos, I was stoked to secure the final step on the podium. I hope you enjoy all the insights from my perspective! Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Jackson Medway | U23 ITT National Champion
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Following a highly successful summer of cycling, it was a pleasure to have Jackson on the podcast. In just 12 months, he has progressed from competing in C Grade, to debuting in the World Tour peleton. With such a rapid rise thus far, it seems the sky is the limit moving forward! Jackson Medway Support the Show.…
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With success at Raby Bay QTS, I set my sights on Mooloolaba Triathlon. After a big training block, it is certainly nice to be back on the startline! I also discuss the current talent in our sport, which takes me back to my time as a junior athlete. Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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An aspiring tennis star who took his talents to college in the USA, before switching focus and becoming a highly respected triathlete and coach. James joins me to share an array of stories from his time aborad, making this one of our most enthralling episodes yet! JT Multisport Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Episode 233 - How unexpected technology combinations can lead to practical payment solutions with Glendy Kam, Tassat
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As humans, our brains like to organize things - classify them, put them in silos. This thinking often works to our advantage - enabling deep analysis and understanding. Sometimes, though, it can work against us. We can be bound to a siloed thought process - a “this or that” false choice that causes us to miss the greater value inherent in doing bot…
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As Mum and Dad depart Brisbane, I reflect on all the memories we recently made. Ellie returns home from her first races of the season, while I gear up to test my fitness this weekend. I also announce my partnership with Inspire Athletic - an online one stop shop for endurance enthusiasts, family owned and operated out of Brisbane! Inspire Athletic …
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Following his recent diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes, Bailey joins me to share his journey thus far. From the day his world fell apart, to returning to cycling, and everything in between. Enjoy this raw and honest episode! Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Along with some new segments in this weeks episode, I finally release my race calendar for the start of the year. Truthfully, there are still a few TBC due to logistics, but it gives a nice overview of the racing ahead. Thank you for being a part of my journey! Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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This week we catch up on everything that has been happening since my last recording. It is great to be back behind the microphone! See you again next week. Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Episode 232 - Talking Payments and Fraud with Julie Fergerson, Merchant Risk Council
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In this episode, Glenbrook Partners Yvette Bohanan, Russ Jones, and Chris Uriarte sat down with Julie Fergerson - a long-time payments professional who co-founded the Merchant Risk Council in 2000 and returned a few years ago to take on the role of CEO for what is now an industry-leading, global non-profit. We talk with Julie about how the payments…
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Episode 231 - Fanning the Flames: Payments Orchestration
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In this episode, we are exploring one of the “buzziest” buzz words in payments today - orchestration. If you have been in the payments space for a long time, your reaction to hearing about orchestration might be “What’s all the fuss about? We’ve been evolving these capabilities for decades.” If you are new to the industry, you may think this is som…
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Episode 230 - Talking Central Bank Digital Currencies with Jim Cunha, Former EVP, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
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Launching a payment product requires big moonshot thinking alongside a lot of agonizing over the details. Understanding the market, the customer journey, and the technology - from every angle requires patience, persistence, and a beginner’s mindset to learn from every success and failure. Thinking about launching a new form of currency, however, is…
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Episode 229: What Glenbrook is Watching in Payments in 2024
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It is a rare occurrence when we get to have ALL the Glenbrook partners in one episode of Payments on Fire! Glenbrook is kicking off the new year with a (lengthy) conversation on what payments industry trends and developments we think are the most interesting, compelling, and controversial at the moment, and what to watch as we move into 2024.…
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Well, what a year! It has been such a great success in so many aspects. I touch on my plans for the festive season, before answering the questions that you want answered. Thank you for joining me on my journey. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Episode 228 - Fanning the Flames: 2023 Payments News in Review
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Debbie Bartoo, the editor of Glenbrook’s daily Payments News, guest hosts this Fanning the Flames episode of Payments on Fire alongside colleagues Justin Pituch and Will Eisler. Listen in as they discuss some of the top payments headlines of the year - fast payments, rising interest rates, BNPL, mobile wallets, identity, CBDCs, and (just a bit of) …
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From racing off the front, to a memorable sprint finish, New Zealand really had it all! A fantastic day resulting in a third place finish to close out racing for 2023. With just 51 seconds seperating the top three, it sure was a race to remember. What a location for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships next year! I cannot wait. 3rd | 3:45:21 Suppor…
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I gear up for Taupo IRONMAN 70.3, my final race of the season. While my body has been a little bit up and down since Challenge Canberra, I am looking forward to closing out the year in style. I also share some insights into my Spotify wrapped for podcasters, and personally. Thank you for joining me on my journey. See you next week! Support the Show…
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Episode 227 - EMVCo: A Textbook Example of Collaboration with Oliver Manahan, EMVCo
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What if every time you went to pay for something at a store, the clerk behind the counter had a different terminal for each card network - one for Visa, another for American Express, and a few others for local domestic networks? That was what much of the world was like decades ago - and it still is a bit like that in some countries today. But in 19…
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Silver at the inaugural Challenge Canberra, how good! An epic day battling with the best, made truly special through the support of family and friends. Such a performance boosted my PTO world ranking to 77, and I am stoked. Unfortunately I had some microphone issues late in the recording, but the show must go on! Please do enjoy. 2nd | 3:56:04 Supp…
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I touch on my recent victory at Robina QTS, and also provide an update on other topics. But ultimately, this week is all about Challenge Canberra. A special race surrounded by so many friends and family. I cannot wait! Thank you for joining me on my journey. See you next week! Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Jarrod Osborne | Football to Triathlon
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A talented Australian rules footballer, who has since turned his attention to triathlon, progressing from amateur to professional in a short space of time. All the while, studying a law degree, which has now become full time work. Thank you for joining me on my journey. See you next week! Support the Show.…
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Episode 226 - From the Vault: Talking EMV in the USA (Episode 16)
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Debit routing - once again, all the rage. On July 1, 2023, the US Federal Reserve’s clarification on Reg II went into effect. The clarification confirms that Reg II - which required unaffiliated debit network routing as part of the Durbin Amendment - also applies to CNP environments. What were we thinking in 2015 when debit routing at POS, contactl…
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This week I share some specific detail and data behind my training. I recovered from my most recent event, all while preparing for my next.. an interesting combo! There are many moving pieces, but I would not have it any other way. Thank you for joining me on my journey. See you next week! Support the Show.…
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Behind every athlete, is a story. Often untold, but full of highs, lows and everything in between. Today Ryan shares insights into his career surrounding the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, before shedding light on his cycling apparel passion project, Salire. Ryan has now coached me for the past 12 months, and it has been an absolute pleasure getting to kn…
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Following my fifth place at the 40th Anniversary of the Noosa Triathlon, I share the insights behind my performance on a day where the course record was shattered. Although initially dissapointed, I was able to regain to perspective knowing that I finished behind a blend of Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallists. 5th | 1:47:17 Support the Show.…
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Episode 225 - Fanning the Flames: Money 20/20 Recap
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Glenbrook's Bryan Derman, Chris Uriarte, and Drew Edmond are back from a few days of learning, networking, and speaking (including a live broadcast from the Money Pot) at this year's Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas. Chris and Drew talk with Yvette Bohanan about the noteworthy payments trends they observed at the show and what related themes our…
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Back behind the microphone to catch up on the last couple of weeks! An unexpected hiatus, but as I always say... progress not perfection. Our house move is final, the University trimester has concluded, and I have some excited things in the works. Thank you for joining me on my journey. See you next week! Support the Show.…
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Episode 224 - Creating Best-in-Class Payment Experiences at Scale with Luda Sokolov and Aarti Bharathan, Google
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Creating a great purchase experience may start with a frictionless checkout process, but it doesn’t end there. In fact, it takes a lot of effort to create a well-functioning payment platform and a cross-functional operations environment to keep a business running smoothly and customers happy. Like most things in life, it’s easier to talk about doin…
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Asia-Pacific IRONMAN 70.3 Championship Race Review
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Fresh of my third place finish in Langkawi, at the Asia-Pacific IRONMAN 70.3 Championships, I discuss all the details behind my performance. From a sever jelly finish sting, to a career best finish, Asia really had it all! Furthermore, a PTO score of 80.38, and a qualification for the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. As I say many times throu…
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Episode 223 - Fanning the Flames: Merchant Fees and Surcharging
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“So, have fees gone up?” Yvette Bohanan starts with the tough question in this Fanning the Flames episode. In our August Payments Post, Chris Uriarte and Justin Pituch observed an underlying theme of broad downward pressure on the cost of merchant processing as well as fee backlash directed towards card networks. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the…
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Among a hectic week, I prepare for Langkawi Asia-Pacific IRONMAN 70.3 Championships. I also recently celebrated NEW BIKE DAY! Enjoy this brief week in review. See you next week! Support the Show.By KAM Industries
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Ellie Hoitink | World Championship Wounds
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Ellie shares all the details surrounding her recent bike accident at U23 World Triathlon Championships. From foreign hospitals, to uncertain circumstances, it was a truly daunting experience. We also discuss her race preparation, and much more. As the details have me squirm in my chair, I sometimes find myself lost for words... but enjoy this raw a…
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Episode 222 - Fanning the Flames: Involuntary Churn
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We get the opportunity to work with many different types of merchants in our Merchant Practice at Glenbrook: Global omnichannel retailers, marketplaces, commerce platforms, utilities, you name it. One of the major categories that we work with is subscription merchants, and they come with their own unique needs and perspectives. Subscription merchan…
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While Ellie is on her way home from a nasty bike accident during the U23 World Triathlon Championships, I sit down and chat through my week(s) in review. A recent win at Raby Bay QTS, and some great training too. I also had the chance to catch up with an old mate, while Nic was in the wrong place at the wrong time... Thank you for joining me on my …
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