FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Liliana Reasor, CEO of SupraFin where she shares her remarkable journey in the finance and fintech sectors, highlighting her diverse roles from mergers and acquisitions at JP Morgan to founding SupraFin.  She delves into the importance of inclusivity and the need for broader support in the venture capital ecosystem, emphas...

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Lihi Lutan, Co-Founder and CEO of Opstream.ai where she discusses her unique journey as a founder and the proactive measures she took to network and establish her startup, Opstream.ai.  Lihi provides insights into the need for a supportive network, the power of persistence in networking, and the significance of recognising...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Marcus Martinez, Financial Services Industry Advocate, EMEA at Microsoft to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London. In this episode, Marcus explores AI's transformative role in payments, highlighting its potential to democratise technology and simplify financial services, making them more acce...

Welcome to FinTech's DEI Discussions podcast series! In this special episode recorded live at the Harrington Starr booth at PAY360, Nadia sits down with Kevin Flood, Payments Ecosystem Strategy Lead for Corporate & International Banking at FIS.  Kevin shares his visionary approach to steering the payments ecosystem, emphasising the critical role of collaboration in combating financial cri...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Jovi Ovreo, Director and Member of the Board, UK of Unlimit to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London. In this episode, Jovi shares his insights on the impact of flexible working environments and the importance of diversity of thought in shaping AI systems within the fintech industry. He highlights...

"Nobody goes home and thinks, 'Ah yes, I'm going to make a payment now!' A payment is a means to an end. It's part of our everyday life... But the importance is that it's a tool that's useful, safe and secure for those customers." On today's episode of #WomenOfFinTech, Nadia is joined by Alison Donnelly, Director at fscom and Ireland Ambassador for the...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Merusha Naidu, Global Head of Network Partnerships at Paymentology to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London. In this episode, Merusha delves into the significance of financial inclusion, emphasising the importance of making payment tools accessible and reliable for every demographic, and discusses...

In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, recorded live at PAY360,  Nadia is joined by Monica Nguyen, Customer Success Manager at ONE.  Monica passionately explores the necessity of fostering inclusive, customer-focused environments in FinTech. She discusses the significant impact diverse teams have on innovation and shares strategies for attracting and retaining diverse talent. This epis...

Joining Nadia live from FIX Trading Community EMEA Trading Conference for this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions is Alex Wolcough CEO of GreenBirch Group and recipient of the Tim Healy Unsung Hero Award.    In this episode, Alex delves into how regulation, market structure, and quality data influence financial technology and underscores the importance of diversity and innovation in the workplac...

"Technology is a great level-up. It's also— in a nutshell— agnostic. So in that respect, I think we have seen great improvements in several areas; representation; workforce diversity; policy; and advocacy." In this #WomenOfFinTech episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Audris Siow, Head of Business Development EMEA at Talos, live from the FIX EMEA Trading Conf...

Today's FinTech's DEI Discussions podcast is a special live episode from the FIX EMEA Trading Conference in London.  Nadia engages in a dynamic conversation with Natasha Benson, COO of Ownera, exploring the realm of digital assets and the imperative of diversity in FinTech.  From dissecting blockchain's transformative potential in trading to sharing personal stories of workplace inc...

"Unfair advantage needs to be fair. Talent isn't scarce, it's an opportunity and knowing the right information."  On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Afiya Chohollo, Co-Founder of CloudFO. In this episode, Afiya delves into the challenges and systemic issues in the tech industry, especially regarding financial inclusivity and the empower...

Joining Nadia live from FIX Trading Community EMEA Trading Conference for this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions is Scott Charity, Senior Market Intelligence Specialist & Regulatory Affairs at Berenberg.    In this episode, Scott shares insights into his role at Berenberg and the importance of simplifying complex information for different stakeholders within the industry and highlights the...

“Fintech is an action-orientated industry. What actions are we taking here? So I would really encourage everyone to step back and think, what are you doing?” On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Rianna Kelly, Senior Manager— Data Modeling & Analytics Engineering at Zepz. In this episode, Rianna details her transition from traditional financial services t...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Oya Celiktemur, Sales Director at Jacobi Asset Management. In this episode, Oya shares her journey highlighting the contrasts between structured corporate environments and the vigorous, unpredictable nature of startups. The conversation explores significant challenges Oya has overcome, including transitions during critica...

On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Amber Skinner-Jozefson, CEO of e.pop. Amber shares her journey from journalism to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the transformative impact of her education at Howard University. Delving into workplace dynamics, she highlights the challenges faced by minorities and the liberation found in entrepreneurship.  The conversation naviga...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Tanya Ziv, Strategic Operations Executive. In this episode, Tanya shares her journey from legal expertise to leading pivotal roles in prominent FinTech companies, highlighting how her diverse background fuels innovation and progressive strategies in a traditionally tech-dominated field. Tanya advocates for leadership that...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by JB Benjamin, Founder and CEO of Kryotech. In this episode, we delve into JB's journey from concept to execution and showcase the innovative approaches to encryption and user empowerment in the fintech industry. The conversation takes a deep dive into the societal impacts of technology, especially in terms of inclusiv...

"You can't be a feminist if you are not looking at how to help other disenfranchised communities. And I know there are different strains of feminism, but I believe if you're helping one community, it has to really help the others." In this episode of #WomenOfFinTech, we spotlight the transformative journey and insights of Lisa Leid, Fintech PR and Communications Expert and Inno...

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia leverages her 19 years in recruitment to spotlight the power of inclusive practices in the workplace.  She shares how engaging with thousands of female and non-binary candidates has revealed the importance of diversity in sparking innovation and breaking away from the norm of following the top earner's opinion.  Nadia stresse...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Trier Bryant, Investor, People (HR) and DEI Executive. In this episode, Trier shares valuable insights on the nuances of DEI, emphasising the importance of a comprehensive strategy across the entire employee lifecycle. The pair discuss the challenges of making inclusion more inclusive and sustainable, particularly in the...

On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Meri Williams, CTO of Pleo. This episode highlights Meri's extensive experience, from building part of South Africa's first satellite as a teenager to leading tech initiatives in various sectors, including fintech at Pleo.  Meri brings a unique perspective on inclusion within the fintech industry, emphasising th...

In this special episode celebrating 400 episodes of Fintech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia celebrates the series' journey towards fostering inclusion within the financial technology sector.  Since starting the podcast in 2019, Nadia has explored successes and challenges in advancing DEI.  Reflecting on stories from 400 participants, she emphasises the power of storytelling for change, the podc...

"It's important for employers to understand how intersectionality impacts upon their workforce during all stages of the employee life cycle... Large groups of women still aren't represented or don't feel like they are heard or seen." Joining Nadia today in the #WomenOfFinTech series is Sahra Abdille, Director of Digital Investing at Coutts. Born in the Netherlands with Som...

Who is YOUR best person for a job? Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, is walking the talk for change and positively affecting the shocking gender imbalance in the financial technology space. Speaking at Harrington Starr and IG Group’s International Women’s Day Event, UnconventionALL: Inclusion Through a Different Lens, Nadia discusses the pervasive barriers in the wo...