The Thing About FinTech Podcast

In this episode of The Thing About FinTech , Toby and Anvar sit down with Brad Levy from ThetaRay to explore the forces reshaping financial services, from AI and cybersecurity to digital assets and quantum computing. Brad shares his unique “diamond” framework for understanding how these technologies converge, alongside insights from a career spanning Wall Street, Goldman Sachs, Symphony, and now f...

On this month’s The Thing About FinTech , Anvar and Toby are joined by Justin Llewellyn-Jones, Chief Executive Officer at Trading Technologies. They explore how a 30-year trading technology firm doubled in size in three years, expanded into multi-asset markets, and is navigating platform strategy, partnerships and AI in capital markets. A sharp, practical conversation on scaling fintech infrastruc...

What does success actually cost a FinTech founder? In this episode of The Thing About FinTech, Bernie Thurston shares an unfiltered look at building and selling a FinTech business, from the early technical grind to life after acquisition. Hosted by Toby Babb with Anvar Karimson, the conversation dives into founder identity, navigating corporate structures, surviving due diligence, and why growth o...

Toby Babb and Anvar Karimson sit down with Matt Barrett , CEO and Co-Founder of Adaptive , to explore what it really takes to scale a FinTech consultancy into a global technology business. From origin stories and engineering culture to open source innovation and US expansion, Matt shares an honest, thoughtful view of Adaptive’s incredible journey.

What’s the difference between innovation and evolution in financial services? In this thought-provoking episode, Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital, joins hosts Toby Babb, CEO of Harrington Starr, and Anvar Karimson, Group CTO at Kepler Cheuvreux, for a refreshingly honest conversation about building real change in FinTech. From disrupting digital assets to redefining operating models, Tim unpacks w...

What does it really take to scale a FinTech that’s changing the way the world invests? In this episode, Thomas McHugh, CEO and Co-Founder of FINBOURNE Technology, sits down with Toby Babb (Founder & CEO at Harrington Starr) and Anvar Karimson (CTO at Kepler Cheuvreux) to explore the journey from kitchen-table beginnings to a global platform backed by Europe’s largest Series B raise. They dive...

From Market Data to Market Dominance: The BMLL Growth Story In the latest episode of The Thing About FinTech , Paul Humphrey, CEO of BMLL, joins Toby Babb, CEO of Harrington Starr, and Anvar Karimson, CTO at Kepler Cheuvreux, to dive deep into the transformative power of data in financial markets.  Paul shares his journey from banking and broking to leading one of the most innovative firms in mark...

Is This the Bold Conversation FinTech Has Been Waiting For?  We’re thrilled to share the first-ever episode of The Thing About FinTech! Join hosts Toby Babb, CEO of Harrington Starr, and Anvar Karimson, CTO of Kepler Cheuvreux, as they sit down with Alasdair Haynes, CEO of Aquis Exchange PLC. This exciting debut explores innovation, growth, and culture in financial technology. Alasdair shares insi...

Introducing The Thing About FinTech 🎙️ Hosts Toby Babb, CEO of Harrington Starr, and Anvar Karimson, CTO, kick off this new podcast exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and the human side of finance. In this first episode, they dive into how AI, automation, leadership, and culture are shaping the future of the industry. Whether you're in tech, finance, or just curious about w...