FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

How Can Collaboration and Inclusion Revolutionise FinTech? 🎙️  In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Louise Beaumont, SVP Global Open Banking & Open Finance Engagement at Mastercard, to explore how collaboration and inclusivity can shape the future of financial technology.  Louise shares powerful insights on building thriving teams, creating opportunitie...

How Can We Turn Talk into Action for True Workplace Inclusion?  On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions , Nadia sits down for an inspiring conversation with Dee Habeeb, Global Tech Leader in Financial Technology. From navigating a dynamic tech career to championing diversity and inclusion, Dee shares her mission to create pathways for underrepresented groups, her insights on the power of dive...

Are we truly listening to the voices that drive change in the tech world? In this episode of FinTechs DEI Discusssion, Nadia speak with Keren Ben Zvi, Chief Data Officer and Shiri Schneider, Chief Technology Officer from PayU.  Join us as we explore their powerful career journeys, lessons on leadership, and actionable insights for fostering genuine inclusivity in the workplace. From breaking down...

What if inclusion was the key to unlocking your career potential? In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions , Nadia sits down with Noemie Koffler, Director of Business Development at Riskified, to dive into the powerful role inclusion plays in career growth and workplace culture. Noemie shares her insights on how we can build more diverse and inclusive environments in FinTech, why ne...

How do you turn career setbacks into stepping stones for growth? Join Nadia as she leads a powerful discussion recorded live at the European Women Payments Network (EWPN) event. She's joined by an inspiring panel of leaders: Nicola Marins, Head of Commercial at The Payment Firm Limited; Megan Dunford, Former Chief Operating Officer at Lumon; and Divya Eapen, Chief Risk Officer at Risk Strateg...

The Ripple Effect of Supportive Workplaces  On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussion Nadia sits down with Emma Steeley, CEO at Aro to explore the journey of inclusive leadership. From her powerful career path to her transformative approach in workplace culture, Emma shares impactful insights on turning personal challenges into policies that create safer, more supportive workplaces. FinTech...

Can resilience and risk pave the way for real change in FinTech?  In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions Nadia welcomes Lindsay Gustafsson, Head of Risk at Novuna. Lindsay shares her inspiring journey from teaching to risk management, along with powerful insights on fostering inclusion from every level of an organisation.  Discover how Lindsay champions diversity, drives change, a...

Prioritising Disability & Neurodiversity in FinTech  On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions Nadia sits down with our guest Cressida Stephenson, CEO & Founder at Eden Chase Associates. Cressida shares her inspiring journey and the vital role of disability inclusion in creating a more equitable financial technology landscape. Her passion and expertise illuminate the path toward cr...

Do you know the difference between diversity and inclusion?   On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia discusses inclusion and diversity in the workplace at the recent women in credit conference. Nadia shares her journey through the recruitment landscape, tackling the challenges of ensuring everyone feels included while addressing the misconceptions surrounding DEI initiatives. How...

What if embracing vulnerability was the secret to unlocking FinTech's true potential?  On the latest episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Amie Durr, Chief Product Officer at Visual Lease who opens up about her personal journey, how she overcame imposter syndrome and why embracing vulnerability has been key to her success.  This episode discusses how being intentional about...

In the latest  episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions , Nadia speaks with Gary Prince, CEO of The Payfirm, about his journey in transforming workplace culture and leading with inclusion. From building diverse teams to challenging traditional hiring practices, Gary shares how he’s making bold moves in the FinTech space.  FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in...

Bridging the Gap  In our latest episode of the FinTech's DEI Discussions podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Ximena Aleman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Prometeo.   Ximena shared her journey of building FinTech infrastructure in Latin America, emphasizing the importance of getting the foundations right to "empower the future of financial services." She also touched on the cha...

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, we’re joined by Leah Glass, VP of Global Marketing at Convera, for an eye-opening conversation on diversity, inclusion, and leadership in the financial technology industry.  Leah shares how Convera is pushing the boundaries of commercial payments innovation while fostering a culture of compliance and ethics. She dives deep into breaking down...

Championing Inclusion in FinTech: Resilience, empowerment and driving DEI in FinTech In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions , Nadia dives into an inspiring conversation with Nona Fayaz, Head of Partnerships at Fuse Finance. Nona shares her journey from starting as an office manager to leading in FinTech, and how resilience and empowerment helped her overcome personal and professio...

Join us on FinTech’s DEI Discussions as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Katy Zack, Head of Sustainability at Griffin. Katy shares her incredible journey from fintech communications to a mission-driven focus on sustainability, sparked by a life-changing epiphany. In this episode, Katy opens up about how Griffin is pioneering sustainability and inclusion in the fintech world, the power o...

In our latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions , Nadia sits down with Jude Davis, former Apple marketeer turned nonprofit leader, to explore the crucial role of diversity and inclusion in the FinTech industry. Jude shares his inspiring journey from the corporate world to leading Olmec, a race equality organisation that’s making waves in empowering underrepresented communities. We dive int...

In the latest episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions , Nadia welcomes Asya Kuznetsova, Senior Product Manager at Wise, to explore the real challenges and wins in building an inclusive FinTech industry. From navigating male-dominated environments to leading with authenticity, Asya shares her inspiring journey and why fostering gender equality in leadership is crucial. "So if this senior leadersh...

In this episode of FinTechs DEI Discussions, hosted by Nadia, Inesa Smigola, Head of Presales at Xceptor, talks about her career and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fintech.   Inesa shares her journey at Xceptor, where she leads the EMEA and APAC sales engineering teams. She explains the role of sales engineers and how Xceptor uses data and process automation to solve p...

On the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Abi Bryant Spolar, Global Head of Customer Success at Notabene. In this episode, Abi shares her career journey, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and flexibility in the fintech industry. She passionately discusses the need for better workplace environments that support individuals through pivotal life moments, ens...

This episode focuses on Karine's career journey and her insights on financial inclusion, workplace diversity, and her return to work after a long career break. Karine describes Edenred Payment Solutions' mission, emphasizing their commitment to financial inclusion not only for the underserved but across a broad spectrum, enhancing everyday lives through payment solutions. She highlights...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Isaac Harvey MBE, a Disability Advocate, Ambassador for numerous charities, and President of Wheels and Wheelchairs. In this episode, Isaac shares his inspiring journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of living with a disability. He emphasises the importance of true inclusivity, not just within the workplace but...

In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions , we explore how diverse career paths can lead to leadership in FinTech.  Our guest, Meryem Habibi, CRO of Bitpace, shares her journey from marketing to sales and partnerships, and how these experiences shaped her success in crypto payments.  We dive into the differences between crypto payments and crypto trading, highlighting the role of Bitpace in mak...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Limor Bergman Gross, an Executive Coach and Mentor. In this episode, Limor shares her journey from software engineer to leadership, highlighting the crucial role of mentors and sponsors in her career. She discusses her passion for supporting women in tech and emphasises the importance of emotional intelligence in fosterin...

In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Matt Ryan, Chief Transformation Officer at Totem, live at our London office to discuss how Totem's tech arm, Reef, evolved to enhance audience engagement in the financial services sector, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.  He emphasises the importance of learning from industries like retail to personalise and improve...

How can we drive real change in fintech while fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity? In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Claire Seydoux, Client Success Lead at Ozone API, shares her inspiring career journey, her transition from a large corporation to a smaller FinTech company, and her commitment to inclusion.  Claire's career began at American Express, where she spent...