The Plastics Circle is all about circular economies and saving the world from plastic waste! Our vision is a world where plastics use does no harm.
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Welcome to Inner Circle, the Mastercard podcast that covers the trends, topics and tech driving payments innovation in Asia Pacific. Each episode will bring you bite-sized nuggets of knowledge to keep you abreast of the forces shaping the industry now and for the future. Tune in for your shot of insider insights from those in the know.
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Never a dull moment, literally. We are the last born children, is that why we are insane? Potentially. In our podcast, we will share past experiences and navigate current ones. Our adventures are too interesting not to share with the rest of the world. It's a creamy milkshake of humor and darkness that will make you feel warm and tingly, or awkwardly uncomfortable, guaranteed.
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Futures Lit. is a podcast about literacy for the future, including the soft skills, knowledge and understanding that will help to optimise the way forward. If we’re imagining the future in uncertain times, we need to look outside the box and beyond our normal circle for ideas and solutions. This podcast is a conversation with individuals from diverse backgrounds, unpacking their origins and paths, and reflecting on how they perceive and approach impactful work in their own regions, communiti ...
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Reframe the Shame: Dave's Untold Story - Part 1
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In Episode 8 of Tales of the Lastborns, Dave takes us on a raw and unfiltered journey back to one of the darkest moments of his life. He opens up about a chaotic night that led to a fateful encounter, sharing the story of a burglary that ended with him being shot. It’s a story about the consequences of addiction, reckless decisions, and the heavy w…
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Southwest Shenanigans and the Road to Redemption with Jelly Roll
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In Episode 7, Dave and Andy take flight—literally and figuratively! From navigating the complex world of Southwest Airlines’ boarding process to reminiscing about Dave’s unexpected connection with country star Jelly Roll, this episode offers a blend of humorous travel misadventures and heartfelt redemption stories. Learn about the challenges of bre…
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How a Mexican Kitty Left Us Itching: Tales from Our Wild Travels
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In this episode, Dave and Andi recount a wild vacation story involving a mischievous resort cat that left them with an unforgettable (and itchy) souvenir. They also dive deep into their childhoods, contrasting Dave's luxury upbringing with Andi's humble beginnings. Plus, get a hilarious inside scoop on Andi's Kirby vacuum debacle. From parasites to…
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What would you say is considered a poor diet? Sweet cereal at night? Honey and peanut butter sandwiches? Dave is a literal trash panda and eats food like he is a child who has never seen sugar! Meanwhile, Andi does not like to get verbal motivation while she is working out. This could very well be the reason why she was kicked out of church, by cer…
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Pet peeves, what are yours? Does it drive you crazy when people stand over the baggage claim at the airport? Andi and Dave discuss some of the things that drive them crazy. Would you ever guess that Andi grew up in a different world than Dave? Dave lived his childhood with a silver spoon, while Andi lived a lean life with all the plastic forks! We …
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Do you think that women stand out in home improvement stores? Andi shares her inner voice thoughts on how she feels walking through such a manly store. Who doesn't love massages? Andi believes you can hate them as much as you love them. It's all about the therapist and the techniques. It can be total heaven or complete hell. Have you ever known a s…
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Episode 2 begins to unravel how unhinged our story began. Dave has the mental strength of Hercules by playing possum in a very spicy situation with two attractive women. Some call it loyalty, what do you think? We aren't always crowd pleasers; in fact, we make people uncomfortable. Learn how we managed to run away from a social situation where we f…
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We are so excited to release our very first episode of our brand new podcast! In this episode, we will give you some backstory as to who the hell we are, and why we are talking about it. We discuss the foundation of how we got to where we are, so then we can start digging into the good stuff soon! Website: talesofthelastborns.com Instagram: TalesOf…
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As technologies reshape the world around us, how are consumers and businesses navigating the shifts that transform the way we live, work, and interact? Unmask the factors behind rising fraud, pitfalls of rapid technological convergence, and the ethical considerations confronting businesses in the age of artificial intelligence.…
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Embark on a journey through the endless potential of space, from the burgeoning field of space tourism to the exciting frontier of asteroid mining. Discover what will drive the growth and transformation of commerce in space.
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Navigating Disruptive Innovation with the Cool Kids of Tech
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Enter the world of cutting-edge technology and disruptive innovation where we reveal the latest advancements and breakthroughs that are reshaping the digital frontiers, safeguarding our online identities from emerging threats, and confronting the complex challenges of our rapidly evolving digital landscape.…
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Leading the Way in Clean Energy: What’s Next for Sustainable Payments?
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Sustainability has become a hot corporate buzzword, but is it a fad, or here to stay? Marie Soon, Mastercard APAC head of Sustainability, chats with Eugenia Koh from Standard Chartered and Mathias Wikström from Doconomy to debunk common misconceptions, explore why going green makes good business sense - and ‘cents’ - and how companies can successfu…
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From Plastic to Pixel: The Future of Payments
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Has cash been dethroned as king? Have we reached a ‘cheque-mate’? How far are we from a world where digital currencies fully replace paper and plastic forms of currency? Connie Cheng, VP, Innovation Management, Asia Pacific at Mastercard speaks to Natasha Zurnamer, CEO & Co-Founder of Optty, and Paul Weingarth, CEO & Co-Founder of Slyp, about the n…
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Supply chain disruptions, rising commodity costs, pent-up demand – just a few of the many drivers behind inflation. In this episode, David Mann, Mastercard’s Chief Economist for AP & MEA, unpacks why inflation is so high, and if higher prices are here to stay.
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A Holistic Approach to Women’s Economic Empowerment
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The list of barriers holding women from participating in the digital economy is long. Still, they are not inevitable—if governments, the private sector and financial services providers work together to remove them. Hear from Payal Dalal, Senior Vice President at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth on the collective strides made in the region…
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Navigating The Digital Assets Landscape
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Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, CBDCs – what are the opportunities, and what are the risks? In this episode, our experts break down the buzzwords and explore how businesses can harness the power of the digital asset ecosystem to stay relevant to a new generation of crypto natives. Find out more in the ‘Tokens on a chain’ report: https://news.ms…
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Unpacking Asia Pacific’s Travel Recovery
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If flight booking trends continue at their current pace, an estimated 430 million more passengers are expected to fly in Asia Pacific in 2022 compared to last year. With border measures relaxing and travel recovery underway for much of the region, Mastercard’s Chief Economist for AP & MEA explains who is the post-pandemic traveler? What do they wan…
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Up for Grabs: The $5.5T B2B Commerce Opportunity
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APAC is the B2B commerce capital of the world. Yet less than 1% of the addressable opportunity in industries like electronics, retail and FMCG is actually carded—presenting vast untapped potential for financial institutions. Why is so much being left on the table?
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With international borders largely closed and an estimated $5 trillion in excess savings banked in the last year, people are itching to pack their bags again. Mastercard’s Chief Economist for AP & MEA explains the findings from the latest Recovery Insights report, detailing what indicators such as flights booked, road trips taken, and even hairdres…
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Join industry veteran Nikhil Sahni, our newly appointed Division President, South Asia & Country Corporate Officer, India for a deep dive into how Mastercard is pioneering some of its most advanced technologies on the subcontinent and supporting India’s transformation to a digital-first, data-first nation.…
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What’s Driving the Resurgence in Instalments?
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43% of consumers in Asia Pacific would be willing to spend at least 15% more if they could pay by instalments – a compelling proposition for retailers and many in the payments ecosystem. In this discussion, we unpack the surging popularity of “buy now, pay later” offerings and how instalments differ from the layaway plans of old.…
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As more people live their lives online due to COVID-19, cybercriminals have spotted a lucrative opportunity – and many IoT vulnerabilities to exploit. Tune in to find out what businesses should do about it.
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A conversation with Dr Nicole Garofano - PART 1 | Solid waste management & plastics research
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In this episode I have a conversation with Dr Nicole Garofano about how she got into plastics research and what constitutes solid waste management. Nicole has had an interesting career journey and provides a little insight into how she got started, after ending up in Barbados in the Caribbean. Nicole explains what is involved with solid waste manag…
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Futures Lit is a podcast about literacy for the future - the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to optimise our way forward. During 2020 the world hit pause. A lot of people pondered the big questions, including what is most important to us, how do we build back better and how we prepare for an uncertain future. The term 'futures literate' …
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A conversation with Fiona Pakoa | Africa, work-life balance, calculated risks & willingness to fail
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In this episode of Futures Lit, Jen Ross speaks with international education and development specialist Fiona Pakoa. Fiona grew up in Africa and Latin America. She then worked in Africa and the Pacific, before changing pace to create some work-life balance. Fiona re-invented herself in Australia in the international education sector, before later r…
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In this episode we explore the future of payments acceptance which is changing rapidly in response to COVID. As merchants increasingly seek digital, touchless experiences to keep customers and staff safe, what new possibilities can we explore for payments or loyalty at the point of interaction?
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In this episode we explore the concept of coopetition - collaborating with competitors to win. Is it still beneficial for tech companies, or does losing ownership of IP outweigh the benefits? As nationalist sentiment and protectionist tendencies persist, how can companies make the most of it in today’s environment?…
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Do you know what happens when you click “pay now” at checkout? How do we verify your identity, process the transaction and stop fraud in its tracks – all within seconds? Tune in to find out.
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CEO Trish Hyde speaks with GA Circular's Sumangali Krishnan about recycling in AsiaBởi The Plastics Circle
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Post-Pandemic Reboot: Cities, Travel & Trade
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Julienne Loh, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Partnerships, Asia Pacific at Mastercard tells us about the challenges that cities, travel and trade are facing, and how governments and businesses can partner to support them and accelerate economic recovery.
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In our first episode, we speak to Donald Ong, APAC head of Mastercard Advisors, about the role of data, analytics and Test & Learn technology in helping businesses to recover and rebound from the downturn.
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Prof. Ed Kosior - The Plastics Circle Podcast
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Trish Hyde (our CEO) speaks with Prof. Ed Kosior (Nextek)- a major global force in plastics about recycling, which countries are doing it well and those who need improvement and much more.Bởi The Plastics Circle
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The Plastics Podcast - Trish Hyde on Circular Economies
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Trish Hyde - The Plastics Circle Managing Director - presenting on Circular Economies during Plasticity Dallas 2017 (part of Earth Day).Bởi The Plastics Circle
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