Currently listening to the podcast and he basically said it was the hardest summer he has experienced but he’s doing okay and is back to the corporate job world. He will be making appearances here and there and contribute part time with Citius. His love from the sport hasn’t changed which is good!
Because of his role at GST and his silence after the theft of 30 million dollars, I will be BOYCOTTING Merber and everything he is involved with.
I don't buy that he was under a non-disparagement clause. There were obvious financial crimes committed at GST and Kyle would have protections under whistleblower laws that supersede any type of non-disparagement clause.
Besides, with how horrible GST was run I seriously doubt their contracts had any such clause.
Because of his role at GST and his silence after the theft of 30 million dollars, I will be BOYCOTTING Merber and everything he is involved with.
I don't buy that he was under a non-disparagement clause. There were obvious financial crimes committed at GST and Kyle would have protections under whistleblower laws that supersede any type of non-disparagement clause.
Besides, with how horrible GST was run I seriously doubt their contracts had any such clause.
I agree to return to Citius without giving any personal statement on where things stand with GST or simply that the events that unfolded were regrettable, seems like a move in poor taste.
Especially given that he is pivoting back to Citius, which is a current creditor of GST and likely that his connections with the two brands are was secured the deal between GST and Citius. If he thinks this move is distancing him from the controversy, it isn’t really.
I really cannot wrap my head around the hate Merber got on these boards throughout the GST debacle. I just don't see any situation where he had real access to the hardcore financial details of the league much less making any high level decisions beyond strategizing on which athletes to sign and signing them.
Glad he landed on his feet. I feel that so many turned on him when he seems like a very genuine guy with a love for the sport. Not to mention he was actually trying to contribute something real to it
I really cannot wrap my head around the hate Merber got on these boards throughout the GST debacle. I just don't see any situation where he had real access to the hardcore financial details of the league much less making any high level decisions beyond strategizing on which athletes to sign and signing them.
You wouldn't ask to see the pro formas if someone offered you a director position at a startup?
I really cannot wrap my head around the hate Merber got on these boards throughout the GST debacle. I just don't see any situation where he had real access to the hardcore financial details of the league much less making any high level decisions beyond strategizing on which athletes to sign and signing them.
You wouldn't ask to see the pro formas if someone offered you a director position at a startup?
Despite his "director" title focused on athlete relations, he was an employee (not an owner/investor) and probably would not have been allowed to see the financials or projections. He also might not have been able to properly evaluate those details (weren't a bunch of experienced investors tricked as well)? Michael Johnson fooled a lot of people - investors, vendors, employees and athletes.
Agree with the above post completely, it has been absurd and it shows a tremendous lack of understanding regarding his role at GST.
Since it seems pretty clear that nobody on here listened to him speak on the podcast, he did take some time to address GST and he made it abundantly clear that he knew nothing about the financial situation. He said he was often finding out information a day or two before we were via news articles.
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Agree with the above post completely, it has been absurd and it shows a tremendous lack of understanding regarding his role at GST.
Since it seems pretty clear that nobody on here listened to him speak on the podcast, he did take some time to address GST and he made it abundantly clear that he knew nothing about the financial situation. He said he was often finding out information a day or two before we were via news articles.
I don’t believe for a second that Kyle had no idea. I’m a coach, and from what was publicly reported alone, there were financial problems almost the entire time. Add in what I know from better-than-average connections, and the idea that he “didn’t know” is complete BS. None of this was hidden, anyone paying attention knew there were serious issues.
Because of his role at GST and his silence after the theft of 30 million dollars, I will be BOYCOTTING Merber and everything he is involved with.
I don't buy that he was under a non-disparagement clause. There were obvious financial crimes committed at GST and Kyle would have protections under whistleblower laws that supersede any type of non-disparagement clause.
Besides, with how horrible GST was run I seriously doubt their contracts had any such clause.
I agree to return to Citius without giving any personal statement on where things stand with GST or simply that the events that unfolded were regrettable, seems like a move in poor taste.
Especially given that he is pivoting back to Citius, which is a current creditor of GST and likely that his connections with the two brands are was secured the deal between GST and Citius. If he thinks this move is distancing him from the controversy, it isn’t really.
this man doesn't owe you an explanation about anything. It's very obvious he took a job, completed the job, and was scammed himself. what else is there to say...? Glad he's back, he's a breath of fresh air to the running scene and likable person.
What gave you the idea that there were millions of dollars that weren't there all along? They reported that they had a big investor pull out once the season started and nobody knew this until they cancelled LA as far as I know. I've worked in the marketing side of the sport for 10+ years. I am not surprised they failed because the business model sucked and was rushed (relied on selling tons of tickets, sponsorships, and a kick ass media rights deal - none of which they had at launch), but I did not think they were spending money they didn't have. They had big investors and I thought MJ said they had runway to do this for two years. But committed $$ from investors isn't yours until the check clears. And that's where MJ misled everyone
I saw him in Tallahassee early in the day. He was smiling and walking with a couple of other people, departing the sand/water area going back toward the ramp area. Wearing a tight hat indicated that he was going for low profile.
This development is not surprising. I had a feeling Citius wouldn't put him on the air at that event but soon he would make an appearance.
I'm fine with Kyle Merber. Big picture long term over recency. I couldn't even define the recency and anything he did that is so objectionable here.
Currently listening to the podcast and he basically said it was the hardest summer he has experienced but he’s doing okay and is back to the corporate job world. He will be making appearances here and there and contribute part time with Citius. His love from the sport hasn’t changed which is good!
Putting aside the GST stuff, Merber is just crappy at podcasting. He doesn't offer any new perspective, he isn't funny, and he isn't interesting.
I'm skipping his podcast because it is trash.
On the GST collapse, Merber definitely knew they didn't have the money. He was going around telling everyone he was a huge, key part of GST, now he is running around saying he was just a low level employee that just got MJ coffee every morning. LMAO the kid is a con artist.
You wouldn't ask to see the pro formas if someone offered you a director position at a startup?
Despite his "director" title focused on athlete relations, he was an employee (not an owner/investor) and probably would not have been allowed to see the financials or projections. He also might not have been able to properly evaluate those details (weren't a bunch of experienced investors tricked as well)? Michael Johnson fooled a lot of people - investors, vendors, employees and athletes.
Yes, he was only hired help not.
How did Michael Johnson "fool people"? The investors bailed out when it became apparent the events would not generate the revenue GST hoped for.