The Interview - Michael Dempsey, Pipeline Capital

In this exclusive profile, Michael Dempsey, Founder of Ezidebit shares his remarkable journey in building & scaling his global payments business prior to selling for $305m in 2014. Michael Dempsey is a prominent Australian entrepreneur and investor, best known for founding Ezidebit, a leading payments processing company that revolutionized the way Australian businesses manage electronic transactions. Starting in 1998, Michael leveraged his engineering background to create a scalable platform that rapidly gained traction in the market. Ezidebit grew to become one of the most trusted names in payment solutions, processing billions of dollars annually. In 2014, the company was acquired by Global Payments, marking a significant milestone in Michael’s career. After his success with Ezidebit, Michael shifted his focus to investment through Pipeline Capital, his family office established to target high-growth industries, particularly fintech. With his entrepreneurial expertise and a deep understanding of both technology and business operations, Michael now invests in innovative companies, helping them scale and thrive in competitive markets. Throughout his career, Michael has shown a keen ability to identify market gaps, develop technology-driven solutions, and lead companies to success. His journey from a tech startup founder to a respected investor demonstrates his vision, leadership, and commitment to fostering innovation in the Australian business landscape. Founder & Host - Rob Langton Produced exclusively by Ready Media Group. readymedia.com.au/ pipecapital.com/ Similar Episodes: Tony Quinn | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYXjqkGxYsI Karl Morris | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc0QRhUso8A&pp=0gcJCckJAYcqIYzv Mick Power | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6YBENkM2jM Dennis Bastas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkpW9z84dYk&t=72s Nick Wakim | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lnC142nFL4 Jamie Pherous | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6YNUYpThoU Trevor Lee | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE4hsYYahcA&pp=0gcJCckJAYcqIYzv Arthur Tzaneros | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK9HKcl46hg Arnold Vitocco | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRqXxr31Z2M&t=55s&pp=0gcJCckJAYcqIYzv Nicholas Moore | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZvsN-_Fqh0&t=114s Robert Millner | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3weuZVL_5kA&pp=0gcJCckJAYcqIYzv Full Series | www.youtube.com/theinterviewau #ausbiz #business #richlist #businessnews #australia #goldcoast #businessnews #businesssuccess #success #australianbusiness