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FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

Nadia Edwards-Dashtiwww.harringtonstarr.com

Welcome to the award-winning FinTech’s DEI Discussions, the podcast where we explore how financial technology can lead the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Join our host, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, as she inspires us to 'walk the talk' and create more equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Each episode invites you into the conversation, offering actionable steps to foster an inclusive environment in your organisation. From recruitment to retention and investment in talent, engagement, productivity, and career progression can mean different things to different people. 

Through our series specials and insightful discussions, we delve into these varying experiences, learning together how to better support diversity in our workplaces.

Join us as we discuss, learn, and advocate for meaningful change in the FinTech sector.

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Episodes

The Families of FinTech Podcast | Annette Evans, Head of People at GPS

The next episode of the Maternity/Paternity Podcast welcomes Annette Evans to the studio. Recorded prior to lockdown, Annette came in to our offices to talk to Nadia about her illustrious background, the impact GPS has had on the industry and the way we live today, as well as her own experience of the support she received whilst carrying her two children. Please subscribe for access to other shows from this series and our other groundbreaking podcasts and, if you like what you hear, please do le...

Jun 11, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast - Louise O'Shea, CEO at Confused.com

In a huge coup for the podcast, this episode Nadia is joined by Louise O'Shea, the CEO of Confused.com. Louise talks to Nadia about a range of topics, including finding herself announced as CEO mere weeks after childbirth, the global success of the business over the last few years, her plans to continue to the rapid growth and success as she continues to lead the business and her approach diversity and inclusion in the workplace among a whole raft of incredible takeaways for all who listen. If y...

Jun 09, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 46

The Families of FinTech Podcast | Kate Bohn, Innovation and Strategy at Lloyds Banking Group

This week on The Maternity/Paternity Podcast, Nadia welcomes Kate Bohn back to the studio. Kate was previously a guest on Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast and she came back to the studio to talk through her own experience of becoming a mother for the first time and the support her company gave her both post and pre-pregnancy. This was recorded before lockdown in the UK and as such, does not make reference to the current circumstances. Please make sure you subscribe for more from our world class ...

Jun 04, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Ruth Wandhofer, Partner at Gauss Ventures

In the latest of Nadia's Women of Fintech series, Nadia is joined over Zoom by Ruth Wandhofer, one of the most influential female figures in the industry today and Partner at Gauss Ventures. Ruth talks about her unique position as a woman on the board of a Venture Capital business and her journey there, as well as the market and what they look out for, among many other things in what was a fascinating discussion. If you like what you heard, please subscribe for access to some of our other ground...

Jun 03, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 45

The Families of FinTech Podcast | Karen Rudich, CEO & Co-Founder of ELEMENTARYb

The latest edition of our groundbreaking new series, The Maternity/Paternity Podcast sees Nadia sit down with Karen Rudich, serial entrepreneur and CEO & Co-Founder of ELEMENTARYb. Karen talks about her fascinating background and her own unique experience with Maternity in the workplace. Please do subscribe for more episodes from our range of podcast series and please do leave a review to help boost the pod. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financia...

May 28, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Fintech Focus Podcast - Warren Russell, Founder & CEO of W2

The latest Fintech Focus podcast is here and feature Warren Russell, the Founder & CEO of W2. Warren talks to Nadia about founding the business on the core values of providing value to their customers. He discusses everything from company culture, mistakes they have made along their journey as well as some of their successes, and much more. If you like what you listened to, please subscribe for more from some of our other shows and, even better, leave a review to help promote the podcast. Fi...

May 26, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Families of FinTech Podcast | Ben Wulwik, Head of Legal & Transaction Management at OakNorth Bank

The latest of our brand new podcast series looking at companies' approaches to Maternity and Paternity in the workplace sees Ben Wulwick sit down with Nadia at the OakNorth offices prior to lockdown. Ben is the Head of Legal and Transaction Management at OakNorth Bank and spoke about his own experience of Paternity management at OakNorth having had his first child 18 months into his employment with the bank, but also what he believes are the key factors businesses must look at when offering Mate...

May 21, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 3

The Families of FinTech Podcast | David Brear, Group CEO at 11:FS

In the latest in our brand new series looking at Maternity and Paternity in the workplace, Nadia is joined in the studio by Group CEO at 11:FS and Finch Influencer, David Brear. David talks about his journey to where he is today, his emphasis on culture and unique outlook on people management, as well as the differences of approach between the births of his two children. This was recorded prior to the pandemic and resulting lockdown. Please do subscribe for more from our associated series and fo...

May 14, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The Talent Surgery - Lenka Cinculova, International Talent Acquisition Manager at Aevi

In the latest of our brand new series looking at the people behind the talent of some of the most successful, fast-growth businesses in the world, Nadia is joined by Lenka Cinculova. Lenka is the International Talent Acquisition Manager at Aevi and introduces us to the business, their processes and attitude to people in her own unique way! For more episodes from across our range of series, please do subscribe and if you like what you hear, please leave a review to help us grow the pod. FinTech's...

May 12, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 3

The Families of FinTech Podcast | Celine Crawford, Chief Communications Officer at Smarkets

In this groundbreaking new series, Nadia sits down with Celine Crawford, Chief Communications Officer at the hugely impressive Smarkets, to discuss her pregnancy in the workplace. Covering everything from how the news was received, to the measures in place to make sure her journey through pregnancy was as smooth as possible, even to having their youngest evangelist in Celine's child whose fourth word was "Smarkets", this is atruly inspirational story of family bonds in the workplace. For more ep...

May 07, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Talent Surgery - Aysun Ahi, Chief People Officer at OpenPayd

In the latest in our Talent Surgery series, Nadia is joined over Zoom by Aysin Ahi, the Chief People Officer at OpenPayd. Aysun talks about the challenges in finding the right people during high growth periods, their focus on culture, and much more in this incredible new series looking at the people behind the people that make our industry great. For more episodes, make sure you subscribe and please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts if you like what you hear. FinTech's DEI Discuss...

May 06, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Nadia's Humans of Tech - Panos Savvas, CTO & Co-Founder, AkoniHub

In the latest of Nadia's series of podcasts, she is joined by Panos Savvas, CTO and Co-Founder of AkoniHub. Panos talks about his fascinating upbringing, including being introduced to computing and coding at the age of just 6 years old, and his unusual route to becoming a founder and CTO of his own fintech start-up company and much more. For more episodes, make sure you subscribe and if you enjoy what you hear, please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. FinTech's DEI Discussions is...

May 05, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Eleni Vlami, Head of Account Management at Meniga

In the latest of Nadia's Women of Fintech series, Nadia was joined (prior to lockdown) by the Head of Account Management at Meniga, Eleni Vlami. Eleni talks at length about her background, her achievements as well as Meniga's strong stance in the battle for equal pay and inclusivity. Make sure you subscribe for more episodes from our range of podcast series and please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts if you like what you hear. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington St...

Apr 28, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 44

The Talent Surgery - Anna Pullen, Talent Acquisition Manager at GPS

In a brand new series brought to you by Harrington Starr, Nadia welcomes Anna Pullen to the Talent Surgery. Anna is Talent Acquisition Manager at Global Processing Services and talks to Nadia about her journey to where she is today and some of the challenges she faces in her role, trying to build the best team possible. For more information, get in touch today and please do subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Finan...

Apr 23, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Catherine Wines, Director and Co-Founder - WorldRemit Ltd

Recorded prior to the global pandemic, the latest of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcasts, saw her joined in the studio by Catherine Wines. Catherine is Director and Co-Founder at WorldRemit Ltd and spoke to Nadia about her fascinating career to date and some of the challenges she has overcome, including the discrimination and injustice that fuels her stance for equality today. Please do subscribe for more content and early access to future pods, and please leave a review if you like what you've he...

Apr 21, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Fintech Focus Special - Sean Hunter, CIO of Oaknorth

In this special episode of our Fintech Focus podcast, Nadia is joined online by Sean Hunter, CIO of Oaknorth. Sean talks in depth about Oaknorth's reaction to the pandemic, and what they have done to become so widely recognised in such a competitive space in what emerges to be a truly fascinating discussion. Make sure you subscribe for access to other podcasts from the Harrington Starr Group and more incredible interviews with business leaders from across FS Technology and more. FinTech's DEI Di...

Apr 14, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Nim Haas, Board Member - Women in Tech

In the latest of Nadia's Women of Fintech series, we welcomed Nim Haas into the studio. Nim is a board member for Women in Tech and spoke to Nadia about her eclectic and unique past including her work in numerous countries and incredible experiences that led her to the board of Women in Tech. For more information, please do get in touch and if you like what you heard, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, glo...

Apr 07, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Fintech Focus - Todd Latham, Chief Growth Officer - Currencycloud

The Fintech Focus podcast brings you interviews with some of the leading lights from across the fintech landscape. This episode, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined on Skype by Todd Latham, Chief Growth Officer at Currencycloud. Currencycloud have had an incredible few years and have, once again, featured on The Financial Technologist's Most Influential Financial Technology Companies 2020 listing. For more on the list, please visit the Harrington Starr website to download your copy of the magazine. P...

Mar 31, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Sylvia Carrasco, Founder & CEO - Goldex

Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast continues with Fintech superstar, Sylvia Carrasco, Founder and CEO of Goldex. Sylvia speaks to Nadia about her background in trading, where she saw the opportunity for Goldex to become a reality, some of the nuances and secrets behind entrepreneurialism as well as her continuing fight for a diverse workplace. If you like what you hear, please do leave a review and make sure you subscribe for early access to future episodes. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by...

Mar 24, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Nadia's Humans of FinTech - Hutton Henry, CEO - Beyond

On this episode of Nadia's Women/Humans of FinTech, Nadia welcomes Hutton Henry to the pod. Hutton speaks at length about his own fascinating upbringing, as well as the challenges his business is looking to help overcome. If you like what you hear, please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts, and while you're there, why not subscribe and get early access to future episodes. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. F...

Mar 17, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Nicky Koopman - Aevi

Nadia is joined in the studio this week by Nicky Koopman, who is Senior VP of Content & Value Added Services at Aevi. She is also a leading voice in the conversation around diversity and inclusion in the workplace which lent itself to a great chat around her own personal journey and the industry as a whole. For more from this series, make sure you subscribe wherever you usually get your podcasts from and make sure you leave a review if you like what you hear. FinTech's DEI Discussions is pow...

Mar 10, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Anna Flach, Head of Marketing & Communications at Qadre

This week, Nadia is joined in the studio by Anna Flach, the Head of Marketing & Communications at Qadre. Anna speaks at length about the business as well as her own background and the causes she passionately stands for. Including her own fascinating route from investment banking to a start-up and what that has done for her career. For more information, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and please do leave a review if you like what you hear. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrin...

Mar 04, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Sophie Guibaud, Chief Growth Officer at OpenPayd

In this episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined over Skype by Sophie Guidbaud. Sophie is Chief Growth Officer at OpenPayd as well as being a Non-Executive Director at PayU. Sophie has had a unique career journey and speaks to Nadia about how that helps her in her current role and the challenges she has had to overcome to get where she is today. If you like what you hear, please do leave a review and make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. FinTech's DEI Discus...

Feb 18, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Johanna Leiner, VP Compliance Governance & Ethics at Paysafe Group

In the latest episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined in the studio by Johanna Leiner. Johanna is the VP Compliance Governance and Ethics at Paysafe Group and gives a break down of her role and her journey to where she is today. As well as providing insight into what helped her succeed, she also went into detail about her speaking arrangements and how that has impacted her network. If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for early acces...

Feb 11, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Nadia's Humans of Tech - Simon Hopkins and Sarah Turner of Angel Academe

This week, Nadia is joined by co-founders of Angel Academe, Sarah Turner and Simon Hopkins. Nadia talks to them about the inspiration behind the business as well as what is going on in the industry today and the challenges facing businesses and individuals. For early access to future episode, make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and if you enjoy what you hear, please do leave a review FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technolo...

Jan 22, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Nadia's Humans of Fintech - Sajindra Jayasena, CTO at Amphora

The latest Humans of Fintech podcast features Sajindra Jayasena, CTO at Amphora who joined Nadia recently for a chat. In what turned out to be a fascinating conversation, Sajindra discusses the company and why they are one of the most progressive companies in the space. Alongside his own background, this made for an insightful chat for anyone looking to guide their own business into the future. If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe for early access to future episodes. FinTech's DEI Discu...

Jan 14, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Lax Narayan, App Support Lead at TD

Our first podcast of 2020 sees Nadia talking with Lax Narayan, the Application Support Lead at TD. Lax explains her fascinating journey from her initial education and route into tech and the hurdles she had to overcome in a male-dominated industry. Make sure you subscribe for early access to future episodes and, if you like what you hear, please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recru...

Jan 08, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Rahma Javed, Director of Engineering at Deliveroo

In the latest episode, Nadia is joined by Rahma Javed, Director of Engineering at Deliveroo. As one of the most successful tech businesses of the last decade, Rahma sheds some light on what makes them tick, as well as her own background and the story behind how she made it as a leader in one of the most forward-thinking organisations in the world. For early access to future episodes, make sure you subscribe and please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts if you like what you listen t...

Dec 17, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Zoe Newman, Head of International Expansion, Capital On Tap

On this week's episode, Nadia is joined by Head of International Expansion at Capital On Tap, Zoe Newman. Zoe discusses the fascinating inception of Capital On Tap, their recent expansion into Spain and beyond, which she pioneered, and more. To find out more, get in touch today and please do subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please vi...

Dec 04, 201915 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Nadia's Women of Fintech - Valentina Kristensen, Director of Growth & Communications at OakNorth

In this episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech podcast, Nadia is joined by Valentina Kristensen who is the Director of Growth and Communications at OakNorth. Valentina gives an inside view of OakNorth, a fascinating company that sprung from the minds of two entrepreneurs and has grown to one of the fastest growing platforms in the space, working with some of the most recognisable brands on the high street and more. Make sure you subscribe for early access to future episodes and do leave a review if...

Nov 26, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 29
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