On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech podcast series, Nadia is joined by Rebecca Duckworth, Chief Sales Marketing Officer at Quotevine. From discussing the need to place the customer at the centre of product design, to empathetic leadership, to how the Covid-19 Pandemic has aided a greater adoption of diverse working practices, Rebecca shares her informed insights on the Fintech sphere and her attuned opinions on how the industry is rapidly changing but also adapting to provide...
Sep 17, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 74
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined by CCO of Salary Finance, Ridhima Durham. Ridhima imparts invaluable advice as she talks about the importance of nurturing the talents we have and surrounding ourselves with a supportive team who work to champion individuality and the unique success this brings. The latter approaches to business start at the recruitment stage and Ridhima stresses that we should be in roles that suit us, as opposed to forcing ...
Sep 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Nadia is joined by Suresh Vaghjiani, an award-winning and experienced Financial Services Executive, for the latest episode of Humans of Fintech. From his refreshing, inclusive approach to talent acquisition, to his inspiring demand for change in the banking sector to be authentic, Suresh shares his insights on the financial sector in this fascinating podcast episode. His plethora of personal and professional experiences in the industry create a revealing conversation that highlights the need for...
Sep 10, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 72
On this special podcast episode, Nadia tells us all about an incredible initiative at Harrington Starr known as The 17% List. Do you want to pioneer change by having a more gender equal workplace? With the aim of diversifying your team and making the on-boarding process more inclusive, learn how you can sign-up to and benefit from The 17% List. Contact Nadia today to learn more about the ground-breaking work of The 17% List. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leader...
Sep 09, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 71
On this episode of Women of Fintech, Nadia is joined by Plamena Cherneva, CEO of WonderCoders. As a relentless advocate for making the tech industry a more welcoming sphere for women, Plamena discusses the crucial work she does from promoting female tech talent to the community, to sparking important conversations within organisations regarding inclusion and diversity. Plamena's entrepreneurial spirit is evident throughout the incredible insights she gives into the changing tech sphere on this W...
Sep 08, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Nadia is joined by the incredible Debbie Forster MBE, CEO of Tech Talent Charter, for this episode of Women of Fintech. Why should we flip the conversation from 'Diversity and Inclusion' to 'Inclusion and Diversity'? Can we fix diversity through recruitment? Debbie charts her inspiring journey in Tech and shares her thoughts on why a greater understanding of Inclusion will catalyse the change we need to see in the industry. Remember to leave a review to add your voice to the Diversity and Inclus...
Sep 03, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 69
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined by Valeria Vahorovska, Co-Founder at FONDY. From the commitment needed to succeed, to the responsibility each team member has in overcoming challenges, Valeria highlights her insights on how to confidently propel a small business into the increasingly competitive Fintech sphere. Valeria also highlights the human side of business conduct, and the need for us to continue to consider the person in this technolog...
Sep 01, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 68
On this inspiring episode of Humans of Fintech, Nadia is joined by Dr. Jonathan Ashong- Lamptey, a globally recognised authority and champion of Diversity and Inclusion. From his academic pursuits to his actions to encourage greater inclusion in the workplace, Dr. Jonathon charts the work he has done to make an impact on each person's diversity journey. Dr. Jonathon's informed insights on how to socialise inclusive ideas and how to promote a more diverse culture in the workplace make for a podca...
Aug 27, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Liza discusses her drive and passion that have shaped her professional development and how these traits have helped to propel the success of iNBOTiQA. As a firm that prides itself on constant innovation, Liza shares her invaluable experience and insights on this highly informative episode of Women in Fintech. Remember to leave a review to help support this ground-breaking series! FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For mor...
Aug 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this latest episode of this ground-breaking short series, the Maternity and Paternity Podcast, Nadia is joined by Patricia Salume, COO and Co-Founder and VeeLoop and vHelp. Finding a balance between professional growth but also moving on with our own lives has always been difficult. But Patricia shines a light on how changing company culture and a reassessment of attitudes towards maternity/paternity leave, and then family life, can better facilitate finding a middle-ground that doesn't discr...
Aug 20, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 65
This episode of Nadia’s ground-breaking Women of Fintech series features Marta Zaccagnini, European Programmes and Partnerships Manager for Village Capital. Marta discusses her inspiring background and the incredible work Village Capital does for the financial empowerment of the refugee community in Europe. Imparting her unique advice on making assumptions and the importance of experience, Marta’s feature on the Women of Fintech Series is not to be missed. For more from this incredible series, s...
Aug 18, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Nadia was joined by Ritesh Jain, Former COO and Global Head of Digital Technology Delivery at HSBC, over Zoom for the latest episode of Humans of Fintech. Ritesh discussed his impressive eighteen years of global experience in digital technology and how his entrepreneurial and driven spirit has allowed him to make a reaching impact in all the work he has done. Nadia also poses fascinating questions on diversity and inclusion to learn more about Ritesh’s efforts to institute actions for change. Fo...
Aug 13, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In the latest episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Series, Nadia was joined by Randa Bennett over Zoom. Randa spoke about her extensive and unique experience and the many hats she had to wear to get VeeLoop to where it is today in a fascinating tale of resilience, adaptability and humility. For more from this incredible series, subscribe to the pod today and if you like what you hear, please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts from. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington ...
Aug 11, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 62
The latest in Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast welcomes Henna Ashraf to the show. Henna is Head of Testing at Cashplus. Henna talks to Nadia about her own background and what went into her success in a male-dominated tech space, and what she sees for the future of gender equality and inclusivity as a whole, among much more. If you like what you hear, please leave a review and make sure you subscribe for more from this incredible series of interviews. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harri...
Aug 06, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this 60th episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia was delighted to welcome back Peter Lancos, CEO, and Sonal Rattan, CTO, the co-founders of eXate. Recorded just prior to lockdown, Peter and Sonal always bring such enthusiasm to the pod and this episode was no different. Talking about how the landscape was continuing to change and with COVID-19 imminent, what they had in mind for the future of the business. For more from this incredible series, make sure you subscribe and please do...
Aug 04, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In this very special episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia was delighted to be joined by Vanessa Vallely OBE, CEO and Founder of WeAreTheCity. Vanessa talked to Nadia about how she came to found one of the biggest equalising platforms in the nation's Capital, her new venture WeAreTechWomen, and also a very special feature that she is running next week...listen for more. Please make sure you subscribe for more content, and if you like what you hear, leave a review wherever you get yo...
Jul 31, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 59
The next episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast is huge. Recorded just prior to the huge announcement that Form3 are partnering with Lloyds Bank, Nadia was joined over Zoom by Eimear O'Connor, Form3's Chief Operating Officer. In what turned out to be a fascinating interview, they covered Eimear's own unique back story, how she came to Form3, and what problems they are solving in the market, as well as her views on oftentimes being the only woman in the room when it comes to board meetings s...
Jul 30, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this latest episode of Nadia's groundbreaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined bay Chirine BenZaied-Bourgerie, Director of Innovation at Finastra. Chirine talks to Nadia about her background in engineering and what led her to her position today, as well as her ideas around equality in the workplace and much more. For more from this outstanding series of interviews, subscribe to our channel today and, if you like what you hear, please do leave a review. FinTech's DEI Discussion...
Jul 29, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 57
The next episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast welcomes Hannah Preston to the show. Hannah is Commercial Strategy Advisor for Minna Technologies and was recognised as the most Powerful Woman in Fintech 2017 by Innovate Finance. She is an evangelist for personal economic security and also talks about the blend between her professional and family life. For more episodes, make sure you subscribe and please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts to help promote the show. FinTech's DE...
Jul 23, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 56
The next episode of Nadia's groundbreaking Women of Fintech Podcast welcomed Sophie Theen into the office just prior to lockdown. Sophie is Chief People Officer at Oakam but also a staunch advocate for equality in the workplace, and sought after public speaker on mental health, HR topics and more. Sophie gave Nadia an insight into what drives her, what led her down her unique career path and what is in store for her in the future both personally and professionally. For more from this incredible ...
Jul 21, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Nadia's latest episode of the Humans of Fintech podcast welcomed Rasmus Bruun to the show over Zoom. Rasmus discussed his role as CCO at Aryze and what they have been doing during the lockdown and before that as to how they have become the name on everyone's lips in the industry. For more from this series, including other guests, topics, and industries, make sure you subscribe and please do leave a review if you like what you hear to help promote the pod. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by ...
Jul 17, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 54
The next in Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast Series welcomes Anya Boutov to the show over Zoom. Recorded before the pandemic, Anya discussed her role as Chief Revenue Officer of the hugely impressive Beacon Platform Inc. and what that has entailed. She also gave some insight into what we can expect from them in the future. For more from this series and others, make sure you subscribe and if you like what you hear, please do leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. FinTech's DEI Discussions...
Jul 14, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode, Nadia is joined by Dora Ziambra, COO at Azimo Ltd. who joined over Zoom to discuss how Azimo are working through the pandemic. From care packages to support, Dora explains how their passion for helping customers has translated to helping each other out through these unprecedented times and shed some light on some of the incredible things Azimo are doing today. If you enjoyed what you heard, subscribe for access to other guests and shows from The Harrington Starr Group. Please do...
Jul 09, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 52
The latest of Nadia's groundbreaking Women of Fintech Podcast series welcomed Seema Khinda Johnson into the studio. Recorded prior to lockdown, Seema talks about her role as Co-Founder & COO at Nuggets, which she founded alongside her husband and how that has worked out as a personal and professional partnership. She speaks of the challenges around funding a business and also what led them to come up with concept in the first place, among other things. If you like what you hear, please subsc...
Jul 07, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In the latest episode of this groundbreaking new short series, Nadia is joined by Jason Trost, Founder and CEO of Smarkets to talk about the Maternity/Paternity journey today. Having founded the company, Jason has seen them go from an environment with no parents, to now 15+ children amongst his 100+ staff and what that has meant for him personally, (having two under three!) and from a company perspective, as well as what he would like to see from an industry-wide approach with regards to support...
Jul 02, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In our 50th episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is joined over Skype by very special guest, Anna Tsyupko. Anna is CEO and Co-Founder of Paybase as well as an Advisory Board Member for the Emerging Payments Association. Anna and Nadia talk about the challenges, highlights and lowlights of being a leader, as well as Anna's influencers and much more in a fascinating discussion. For more from our groundbreaking series of podcasts, please subscribe and if you like what you hear, please...
Jun 30, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In the latest edition of our Maternity/Paternity Podcast, Nadia is joined by friend of the show, Diana Paredes, CEO & Co-Founder of Suade Labs. Recorded before lockdown and the global pandemic, Diana talks to Nadia at length about her own maternity story, how she combined motherhood with entrepreneurialism by taking her child everywhere with her for the first year, and what she believes other companies can be looking at when it comes to supporting parents. For more like this or from our othe...
Jun 25, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In the latest of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined over Zoom by Elena Betés Novoa, CEO of Penguin Portals. Elena gave us some insight into her background coming from Spain and the challenges she has overcome to get where she is today. She also looks at how parenthood has helped the way she works and runs her business as well as the role diversity plays in the workplace. For more episodes from our range of groundbreaking podcasts, please subscribe and if you like what you h...
Jun 22, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 49
On this episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is joined over Zoom by Kelly Read-Parish, the COO at Credit Kudos. Kelly tells Nadia about her fascinating story, dating back to her struggles securing a phone contract when she first came to the UK to study, to eventually becoming COO at a business that deals with that exact scenario, among other fascinating topics. To hear more from our groundbreaking podcast series, please subscribe and if you like what you hear and would like to help...
Jun 18, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 48
The latest of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast series welcomed Julie Ashmore Dann to the show over Zoom. Julie is CEO of Rapid Cash, a Natwest RBS company, and is also featured on the Women in Fintech Powerlist as well as being a public speaker of note. Julie talks to Nadia about some of her incredible achievements and one of her most powerful lessons provided by her daughter. For more from our groundbreaking series of podcasts, make sure you subscribe to the show and, if you'd like to help push...
Jun 16, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 47
