Nadia is delighted to welcome Emmanuelle Mathey, Co-CRO for Wealth Management and Group Head of Credit Risk at Schroders to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Emmanuelle's enthusiastic approach to a diverse and open minded work place makes for a highly inspiring conversation along with her fascinating career journey! Exploring the opportunities and potential available whilst learning about the steps needed to create psychological safety, this conversation is bri...
May 06, 2021•23 min
Nadia is delighted to welcome Leda Glyptis PhD, Chief Client Officer at 10x Future Technologies, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Leda's background and past experiences have truly informed her eye-opening approach to diversity. Exploring the importance of maximising the potential of opportunities, and making each experience a valuable chance to learn, Leda highlights the mindset that will propel your potential and career. Nadia discusses with Leda how we ca...
May 04, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Nadia is delighted to welcome Rebecca Qian Gong, Vice President at DB1 Ventures, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Rebecca's unhesitant desire for trying new things has allowed her to craft a career that truly harnesses the opportunities and potential of the industry. Exploring her fascinating career progression, real life experiences and the work she is now doing with DB1 Ventures to ensure that inclusion remains at the forefront of the agenda, this convers...
Apr 29, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Nadia is delighted to welcome back Hannah Lana Preston of Minna Technologies to the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. This inspiring discussion centres around one critical message: Engage in the pay it forward sentiment. Hannah shares the importance of injecting kindness and humanity into both our business and personal lives, highlighting how crucial it is we offer support when we can. Reflecting on her personal experiences and the best way to continuously give, Hannah reminds us all why...
Apr 27, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Nadia is delighted to welcome Emmy Granström, Marketing Director at SteelEye, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Emmy's passion for equality shines through during this podcast as she discusses the critical changes businesses should make to create a workplace more appealing for women. Exploring her fascinating career progression, and the work she is now doing with SteelEye to ensure that inclusion remains at the forefront of the agenda, this conversation is br...
Apr 22, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Nadia is delighted to be joined by Billie Simmons, Co-Founder at Daylight, for this episode of the Humans of Fintech Podcast Series. Discussing Billie's personal and professional journey through the industry, we get an eye-opening look at LGBTQ+ inclusion in the FinTech space, as well as a fascinating take on the importance of an encouraging working environment. Billie shares the work recently done to prioritise equality, as well as highlighting the gap in the market and the positive impact it p...
Apr 15, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Nadia is delighted to welcome Katharine Wooller, Managing Director at Dacxi, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Katharine's unwavering appreciation for the disruptive power of FinTech has allowed her to craft a career that truly harnesses the opportunities and potential of the industry. Exploring her fascinating career progression, and the work she is now doing with Dacxi to ensure that inclusion remains at the forefront of the agenda, this conversation is br...
Apr 13, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 127
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Alexandra Boyle, Director of OpenFin. Focusing on her enthusiasm for Fintech and ambitions for diversity within the industry, Alexandra’s remarkable career is captivated as we discuss her awards history and how it supports and promotes the importance of inclusion within the workplace. We also get an understanding of how Alexandra overcome DEI obstacles as her business made significant chang...
Apr 08, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Nadia is delighted to be joined by Kimberley Abbott, Founder and CEO of Vested, on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. From redefining the word millionaire, to her work with the United Nations, Kimberley shares the fascinating and empowering work she does to truly transform the norms of the financial services space. Focusing on the impact of money and the importance of altruism in finance, Kimberley sheds light on the work being done- and what more we can do- to ...
Apr 06, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 125
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Angela Yore, Managing Director and Co-Founder of SkyParlour. Angela's stellar career makes for a highly inspiring conversation, focusing on the power of creativity, marketing and drive. We also get a fascinating look at Angela's work in promoting and entrenching financial inclusion, as well as the fantastic opportunities Angela has identified in the marketplace that is allowing FinTech to b...
Apr 01, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Nadia is delighted to be joined by Jamie Howard, CTO at Capital On Tap, for this episode of the Humans of Fintech Podcast Series. Discussing Jamie's personal and professional journey through the industry, we get an eye-opening look at LGBTQ+ inclusion in the FinTech space, as well as a fascinating take on the importance of an encouraging working environment. Jamie shares the work Capital On Tap have been doing recently to prioritise mental health, as well as highlighting his actionable tips that...
Mar 30, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 123
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Neha Mittal, Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Divido. Neha's self-belief and passion for the industry has allowed her to craft a fascinating career, leading her to an industry-leading firm, Divido. Exploring the importance of active encouragement, approaches to maternity and paternity leave, and diverse talent investment, this episode is brimming with insights into how we can all wa...
Mar 25, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Nadia is delighted to welcome Mel Tsiaprazis, COO at Nivaura, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. This episode truly demystifies capital markets! Mel provides us with an eye-opening look at the work of Nivaura and her mission to promote financial inclusion that truly leaves a mark on this industry. Exploring everything from self-belief, to the work we can do to empower businesses and their people, Mel's indisputable passion for adding value to the industry, an...
Mar 23, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Nadia is delighted to welcome Helena Nordegren, Sales Executive at Finastra, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. We trace Helena's fascinating career journey from politics to banking, exploring the incredible opportunities she has had along the way. Helena also shares her passion for he current role, detailing why the work she does is so important and how she consistently delivers exceptional results. We also get Helena's thoughts on the importance of job secu...
Mar 18, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Nadia is delighted to be joined by Rita Martins, FinTech Partnerships Lead of Innovation Finance and Risk at HSBC, for this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Innovation undoubtedly characterises the FinTech space, and it is an area Rita is immensely passionate about. Rita shares how she is encouraging major financial institutions to adopt more innovative practices, be it in terms of providing better solutions, or creating better mentorship and networking opportuniti...
Mar 16, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Joining the show from Australia, Nadia is delighted to welcome Alex Ford, VP Product & Marketing at Encompass Corporation, to the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Taking a look at the inspiration behind Encompass, Alex shares the crucial work the firm does to deliver exceptional solutions to a vital sector of the market. Alex also helps us to explore the idea of leadership, identifying the traits it takes to be in a C-suite position, and how they fuel the gender imbalance in ...
Mar 11, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 118
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Cindy van Niekerk, Founder and CEO of Umazi. We learn about Cindy's motivations for starting Umazi and the fascinating journey to her role that highlights the importance of diversity of background. Cindy also shares her experience with obtaining funding for her business, and gives us some invaluable advice on the process. This is a discussion about resilience, labels and mindsets, and how w...
Mar 10, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 115
We are delighted to share with you this special episode of the DEI Discussions in celebration of International Women's Day! One of our marketing interns, Alexandra White, spoke with Nadia about the work being done in the FinTech space to promote authentic inclusion. We explore pressing issues such as the gender pay gap, maternity and paternity leave, and the gender imbalance prevalent across generations. This episode gives an eye-opening look at how far we've come, but the work we still need to ...
Mar 09, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 117
We are delighted to share with you this special episode of The Women of Fintech Podcast celebrating International Women's Day 2021 with Lottie Wells, PR, Events and Communications Manager at Wirex, and George Coxon, COO of Nano Foundation. This is a truly eye-opening episode, highlighting the barriers women still face in the tech space and the actions we need to commit ourselves to turn the gender imbalance on it's head! Lottie, George and Nadia discuss the importance of having a mission-led bus...
Mar 08, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 116
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Alia Cooper, Head of EMEA Compliance Framework at HSBC. We take a look at Alia's fascinating journey into financial services, and how Alia's keen interest in financial crime helped her secure her current role at HSBC. The importance of support and mentorship during one's career progression is the central topic of this episode, exploring how crucial this is to creating a more diverse and inc...
Feb 25, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Nadia is delighted to be joined by Anna Burgess, Senior Service Delivery Manager at Close Brothers, for this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Anna's rather unique background and subsequent success in FinTech makes for a fascinating conversation around diversity of experience and the core traits needed to excel in the industry. We also take a look at the initiatives at Close Brothers that ensure the mental health of their employees is high on the agenda. Anna also s...
Feb 23, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 113
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Monika Gupta, Managing Director at Decimal Factor. We get a fascinating look at the professional journey Monika has been on, and have the opportunity to discuss her points of inspiration and the key learns she has taken from her time in FinTech. Monika also shares her thoughts on how we can make the industry more gender equal, focusing on critical topics such as conscious and unconscious bi...
Feb 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Nadia is thrilled to be joined by Erica Gibson, Global Head of User Research at SumUp, for this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series! From learning about the refreshing purpose of SumUp, to hearing about Erica's unconventional journey into tech, we truly get a unique view of FinTech in this episode! Erica also shares how user research can empower often muted voices, and we explore the work she is actively committed to which aims to make FinTech a more inclusive space. F...
Feb 16, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 111
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Diana Ribeiro, Deputy Head of Rates & Credit Quantitative Research at Lloyds Banking Group. Diana has had a fascinating career journey, and she brings the wealth of experience she has gained through this to this highly informative episode. Nadia and Diana have an eye-opening discussion on the representation of women in FinTech, highlighting the unconscious bias and skewed policies that ...
Feb 09, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Nadia is delighted to be joined by Zak Forbes, Talent Acquisition Manager at Codat, for the latest episode of The Talent Surgery. Exploring Codat's endearing culture of 'trust, ownership and autonomy', Zak shares with us the crucial traits and practices that make this startup an exceptional place to work. As Codat begins to grow, we learn how Zak and the team are managing their new expectations and ensuring their team are committed to this exciting upwards trajectory. We also get a fascinating l...
Feb 04, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Nadia is delighted to welcome Ioanna Stanegloudi, Co-Founder and CRO at Finclude, to the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. The inspiration for Finclude stemmed from Ioanna's own personal experiences with finance in Europe, and so we hear how Ioanna created a solution to her problems, and the demands and benefits of becoming an entrepreneur. We also explore her fascinating role as CRO, covering everything from business development to product regulation. Ioanna also stresses how we ...
Feb 02, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 108
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is joined by Adrienne Muir, COO at VoxSmart. Adrienne details the opportunities and experiences that led her to her current position at VoxSmart, as well as how her background has informed the assuring perspective she brings to her role. We also explore the importance of effective communication in business, as well as a fascinating look at the differences between a 'career path' and a 'career opportunity', and how thes...
Jan 28, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 107
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is delighted to welcome Georgia Stewart, Co-Founder and CEO at Tumelo, to the show. The vision and mission of Tumelo to serve both people and planet gives them a distinct standing in the marketplace, and Georgia gives offers us an insight into the passion that drove the creation of this pioneering firm. We also explore the inner workings of Tumelo- from Georgia's role as CEO, to the incredible work they do to promote a...
Jan 27, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Nadia is delighted to welcome Felicitas Coulibaly, Head of Strategic Business Development at Thought Machine, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. In this immensely eye-opening episode, Felicitas calls out the endemic issues that continue to hinder the FinTech space. We explore the stigma surrounding academic and personal backgrounds, highlighting the barriers they pose to allowing diversity of thought to truly flourish. Felicitas also shares her thoughts on the treat...
Jan 21, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 105
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Ritu Singh, VP and Head of Product at Gain Capital, a part of StoneX Group. We hear about Ritu's inspiring journey of progression through the industry, exploring the crucial transferrable skills that have carried her through each moment of change. Ritu also gives us an exclusive look at the incredible work being done at StoneX to champion gender equality, and we learn how we can transfer th...
Jan 19, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 104
