Monty Hamilton co-founded UBank inside NAB, Australia’s first digital bank, then built Belong inside Telstra in just eight weeks, from brief to launch.

He has spent his career launching new ventures from inside large organisations and has since led digital transformation at PwC and TELUS Digital across 30+ countries.

A conversation about creating space for change, corporate innovation and why progress beats perfection.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Overview of TELUS Digital

01:52 The Rapid Launch of Belong: A Case Study

05:11 Building New Ventures Within Large Organisations

09:45 The Importance of Speed in Transformation

13:39 Navigating Crisis: UBank's Launch During the GFC

19:47 The Evolution of Digital Banking and Compliance

22:58 Innovation in Banking: The Australian Experience

25:54 Leadership and Empowerment in Change Management

30:35 The Importance of Relationships in Professional Growth

34:36 Cultural Insights from Global Business Practices

38:56 Childhood Beliefs and Professional Optimism

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