"Mike's career at the heart of the UK's payments infrastructure and his wide perspective on the evolution of the space are invaluable to those of us developing strategies in the field." Dave Birch
What's the connection between Barbie and Digital Payments?
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Here's a podcast we published on Spotify this morning. What Barbie teaches us about digital paymentsThink about Barbie’s journey in the film. She starts off in Barbie Land—a perfect, plastic world where everything seems just right. But then, things start glitching, and she’s forced to step into the real world. It’s uncomfortable. It’s unfamiliar. But it’s also necessary for her growth. Now, let’s apply that to payments……….
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Payments:Unpacked
"Mike's career at the heart of the UK's payments infrastructure and his wide perspective on the evolution of the space are invaluable to those of us developing strategies in the field." Dave Birch
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Brad Pitt, Bitcoin & Banter 🎙️ Welcome to the second episode of Sixty Seconds! ⏱️ Inspired by the legendary Just a Minute on BBC Radio 4, Sixty Seconds is the fast-talking, side-splitting comedy game show where payments meet pure chaos and laughter. The rules? Simple — speak on a payments topic for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition… or fraud (okay, “deviation,” but we like our fintech spin 😏). Hosted by Mike Chambers, channeling his inner Nicholas Parsons with a fintech flair, each...
Brad Pitt, Bitcoin & Banter Here’s a sneak preview of the next episode of Sixty Seconds - you’ll have to wait until 8pm on the 3 November to see all the action from Zhenya, Laura and Teresa Spread the word Please share this link with your contacts and encourage them to subscribe - https://exceptional-founder-5817.kit.com/d2e10a41fe