In this episode of Make Minutes Matter, Karen Gilhooly welcomes accomplished business professional and dear friend Wayne Brown. They delve into Wayne's journey from the early days of electronic banking to his current entrepreneurial ventures. Wayne shares valuable insights on embracing change, the importance of courage, relationships, and curiosity, and how his pioneering work in digital payments parallels today's rapid technological advancements. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with lessons on career growth, feedback, and making a meaningful impact. And be sure not to miss Part 2 for more of Wayne's tricks of the trade!

About Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown is the Managing Partner of The Walker Group, a boutique FinTech Consulting Company. Starting a company in 2007, at the outset of financial crisis was no easy task. The Walker Group sits at the intersection of FinTech, banks and payment processors. From the beginning to now, The Walker Group has helped hundreds of companies launch and promote their product to new customers, partner with banks and expand to other global markets. Whether directly through our partnerships or throughout clients we have connected FinTechs and positioned them for growth with some of the largest global banks, regional banks and credit unions.

Connect with Wayne Brown via email at [email protected]

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This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Executive Producers Matthew Jones and Lauren Feighan, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

00:00 Introduction: Embracing Change and Opportunity

00:24 Meet Wayne Brown: A Journey Through Time

01:18 The Birth of Electronic Banking

04:35 Navigating Rapid Change and Innovation

10:50 Lessons Learned: Courage, Relationships, and Curiosity

14:14 The Importance of Feedback and Adaptability

17:41 Conclusion: All Things with Purpose