Joining Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast is Joann Egunjobi, Data Engineer at Currencycloud. When the Pandemic hit, Joann lost her job in marketing and prompted a professional pivot. After taking a Data Engineering bootcamp, Joann entered the world of technology. She took that often difficult first step towards making a change. Joann has witnessed first-hand the positive benefits of mentorship and career support. Having received a promotion within her first ye...
Jun 13, 2023•14 min
In this episode of the DEI Discussions podcast series, Nadia welcomes June Ahi, Chief People Officer at Cashflows. In their discussions, June emphasizes the importance of championing inclusion, particularly in the context of neurodiversity. She shares her passion for breaking the stigma and highlights the valuable skills and experiences that neurodivergent individuals bring to the table. June also discusses how Cashflows foster psychological safety by giving employees a voice and involving them ...
Jun 08, 2023•14 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Katharina Lueth, CCO & Managing Director at Raisin. In this podcast episode, Katharina emphasises the significance of workplace inclusion, discussing both gender equality and the often-overlooked aspects of background and introvert/extrovert traits. She delves into how Raisin highly values diversity and has implemented various inclusion initiatives. Katharina advocates for a conscious effort to combat unconscious bias in recruitment and...
Jun 06, 2023•11 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Ninika Nanda, Head of Product Management, Technology at Compare the Market. In this episode, we explore Ninika’s strong belief in helping others and making the most of her environment, which has led to success in both her work and personal life. The pair discuss the progress made in championing inclusion, where Ninika emphasises the need to increase visibility for female role models, challenge societal narratives, and implement DE&I as ...
May 30, 2023•25 min
Welcome back to The DEI Discussions #WomenOfFinTech. Today, Nadia is joined by the fantastic Sanghmitra Adhage, OEMS Development Lead and Director at TS Imagine. Sanghmitra shares her career journey, starting with her interest in technology during secondary school in Mumbai, India, and her subsequent experience working in software development in the UK for over 10 years. She celebrates the learning and challenges she has encountered in the finance and technology industry. The conversation also f...
May 25, 2023•9 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Emmy Granström, Global Head of Marketing and Alicia Ariffin, Global Head of People and Culture at SteelEye. Emmy and Alicia share how their remarkable integration of trades and communications is transforming the FinTech landscape. SteelEye's success goes beyond technology—it's the exceptional individuals driving it. In this episode, they delve into SteelEye's commitment to inclusivity, from championing women's benefits and driving allyship ...
May 23, 2023•25 min
On this episode of The DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Lauren Carter, Commercial Director of DEMICA. The pair put a focus on evolution. Demica is doing incredible work to develop their inclusive practices — building structures, working groups and policies that reflect authentic employee needs. Critically, they ensure inclusion is embedded, not simply advertised; it is an actionable part of the day-to-day. Notably, Demica has implemented family-friendly policies. Recognising different family arra...
May 18, 2023•12 min
The DEI Discussions is delighted to bring The Advocate Series: conversations that tackle some of the real issues in the workplace that hold us all back. In the second episode of this exclusive series, we gather industry experts to discuss money. Joining Nadia is: - Isabel Pitt, Product Director at Shieldpay - Will Marwick, CEO at IFX Payments - Neha Mittal, VP Europe at Viola Credit Asking for a pay rise, understanding benefits and bonuses, negotiating a salary when starting a new role: all ofte...
May 17, 2023•5 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Alisa DiCaprio, Chief Economist at R3. Alisa discusses R3, who are at the forefront of enabling the secure exchange of value in regulated industries where trust is crucial. Alisa delves into R3's mission, which focuses on establishing an open and connected digital economy. During their discussion, they delve into the significant impact this sector has in transforming industries. They explore the intriguing patterns of growth and decline, al...
May 16, 2023•15 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the Women of FinTech Podcast is Silvia Mensdorff-Pouilly, SVP Head of EMEA Corporates & International Banking at FIS, and the Co-Founder of the European Women’s Payment Network (EWPN). The EWPN is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated networks in the industry — and Silvia offers us an exclusive look at their eye-opening origins. Tackling unconscious bias and advocating for proactive change, the EWPN is catalysing a positive shift in the payments space. This ...
May 11, 2023•25 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Elke Bachler, Head of Cyber Security Services at Marsh. Cyber Security, as we know it, is a relatively new field; and it continues to change rapidly with new automation and tools being devised to serve not only the good customers, but also the "bad ones". And as Elke stresses, this places unique demands on talent acquisition. What skillsets and experience are you looking for? Do we need to put a greater demand on transferable skills? What s...
May 09, 2023•25 min
Joining Nadia live from FIX Trading Community EMEA Trading Conference for this episode of The Humans of FinTech Podcast is Alex Chow, Investment Operations Policy Lead at The Investment Association. This episode puts evolution in the spotlight. The pair focus on recent technological advancements, honing in on the ever-increasing significance of automation. Whilst we can't deny the benefits increased automation will bring to the industry, Alex reminds us to consider the human element in this evol...
May 04, 2023•8 min
The DEI Discussions is delighted to bring The Advocate Series: conversations that tackle some of the real issues in the workplace that hold us all back. In the first of this exclusive series, we gather industry experts to discuss remote recognition. Joining Nadia is: - Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO of CLOWD9 - Laura Rofe, Director of Partner Development at PPRO - Joanne Biggadike, Deputy Head of Data UK at DUAL Group In this new remote working era, an increasing number of professionals state they strugg...
May 03, 2023•6 min
Joining Nadia live from FIX Trading Community EMEA Trading Conference for this episode of The DEI Discussions is Sumit Kumar, Global head of Fixed Connectivity at LiquidityBook. We gain an exclusive look at Sumit's role at LiquidityBook; and gain insights from the vendor onboarding panel he featured on here at the FIX Trading Conference. Sumit explores efficiency in this onboarding process, and the factors that explain LiquidityBook's rising success. Sumit builds on this conversation around effi...
May 02, 2023•6 min
Joining Nadia live from FIX Trading Community EMEA Trading Conference for this episode of The DEI Discussions is Kieran Stewart, Global Head of Service Delivery for ITRS Group. Volatility, disruption and variability appear to be synonymous with the trading space — and Kieran helps us explore the positive connotations of this environment. There is an exciting future on the horizon, and ITRS Group are at the fore of this. But what will take this space to a new level? Diversity: diversity of voices...
Apr 27, 2023•8 min
Joining Nadia live from the FIX Trading Community EMEA Trading Conference for this episode of The DEI Discussions is Steve Grob, Founder of Vision57. Steve shares his passion for finding cool FinTechs that can change the face of capital markets. Having moderated a panel at the conference, he discusses how differing marketplace players are facilitating the growth of such firms — highlighting their distinct go-to-market strategies that suggest a keen appetite for disruption. He shares his thoughts...
Apr 25, 2023•7 min
Joining Nadia live from FIX Trading Community EMEA Trading Conference for this episode of The DEI Discussions is Alice Lucas, Head of Institutional Electronic Execution at Peel Hunt. Alice offers us an exclusive look at the fascinating work of Peel Hunt: an investment bank with a distinct, innovative technological edge. As Peel Hunt sits at the fore of modern banking, Alice and Nadia discuss what it will take to curate a workforce that fuels this growth and development. It's not enough to look a...
Apr 20, 2023•8 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Rachel Collingridge, Vice President of Engineering at Cogo. With talks around ESG becoming increasingly frequent, the work of Cogo has never been more relevant. Rachel shares with us exclusive insights into how Cogo is lowering emissions by providing carbon footprint management products that can help businesses and individuals reduce their impact on the climate. Whilst the technology is trailblazing, it can't operate in isolation. Rachel sh...
Apr 18, 2023•18 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Eleanor Demuth, Director of Risk at Curve. In this episode, Eleanor shares her unique journey leading up to Curve and elaborates on Curve’s mission: ‘To simplify the way people spend, send, see and save money’. The pair also discuss the general consideration of individualism and to avoid presumptions of an individual as they can significantly impact an individual’s professional experience. ’There is an endless desire to categorise people, a...
Apr 13, 2023•27 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the The DEI Discussions is Krystle McGilvery, Founder at Mind Over Money. Since being diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at the beginning of 2022, Krystle not only understands now why she had to work harder when she was younger, but also since sharing publicly has realised she isn't alone. Sharing her journey publicly, Krystle prompted a host of conversations with her expansive network, giving people the confidence to discuss their personal relation to dyslexia an...
Apr 11, 2023•14 min
Joining Nadia for another exclusive episode of The DEI Discussions, recorded live at FinTech Connect, is Susana Ponce-Froment, Global Head of Financial & Credit Risk at Tide. The pair begin with a fascinating exploration of the metaverse, debating its novel nature, but also exploring the relevant use cases of it in the financial services space. Susana also offers her thoughts on the importance of events such as FinTech Connect. Its ability to unite different industry silos, and provide a pla...
Apr 06, 2023•15 min
"Get comfortable with change because that's something we can be certain of." Angy Watson, COO at Paymentology, joins Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast. Throughout her career journey, Angy has proactively placed herself on a steep learning curve, exposing herself to a plethora of opportunities and roles. Hugely influencing this professional outlook is Angy's passion for purposeful learning. Reminding us to stay humble and motivating us to reach a new future sta...
Apr 04, 2023•19 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the The DEI Discussions is Emma Landriault, recorded at FinTech Connect 2022. Emma shares her insights on diversity and inclusion in the industry by discussing the importance of representation, and creating a welcoming environment for underrepresented groups in the industry. She emphasises that diversity is not just about gender or race, but also about diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Emma also tells us about her experiences at Fintech Con...
Mar 30, 2023•11 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Fumbi Banjoko, Global Director of Sales Development at Currencycloud. Fumbi shares how the value-centric nature of Currencycloud drew her to the financial technology industry. She hones in on the importance of this value in the workplace- and most notably during her initial interviews. Creating the perfect hiring process is a well-known pain point for many firms. Fumbi guides us through the steps we can take to ensure hiring best reflects t...
Mar 28, 2023•13 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Kate Chatzopoulos, Global Head of Operations Strategy at Symphony. We explore Kate's role in transforming the operations sphere, augmenting workflows to create vital efficiencies and bring unparalleled value to key stakeholders. Kate's career journey thus far has been incredibly impressive, and she shares the role confidence played in this. Recognising your own value isn't always an inherent mindset, but for Kate it's crucial that firms an...
Mar 23, 2023•13 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the The DEI Discussions is Rukayyat Kolawole, Founder of PaceUP Invest. Rukayyat expresses how challenging it was to move from Nigeria (a country that encourages women to be successful) to the UK, where a distinct male-dominated culture exists in the finance space. Rukayyat has since moved to Germany and that is where she founded PaceUP Invest- and until recently, she was the only black female fintech founder in Germany. Growing up in a community where women empo...
Mar 21, 2023•21 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the Humans of FinTech Podcast is Wasim Mushtaq, Managing Director at 1Consulting Group. We open with a very honest conversation about Wasim's journey into the financial technology space. Wasim doesn't come with the typical professional profile, having an educational and personal background that often isn't typically associated with finance. But it is refreshing to hear that this was welcomed- and that support has kickstarted an impressive career. This support has...
Mar 07, 2023•22 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the Humans of FinTech Podcast is David Heron, Head of Standards at PAY.UK. David traces his journey through the payments and financial technology sector, placing people at the centre of this experience. Diversity of thought has been prevalent throughout this journey, and David praises the firms that have welcomed people into the industry from an expansive range of backgrounds. Having a people strategy that accounts for every person is crucial- and underpinning th...
Feb 28, 2023•21 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The DEI Discussions is Julie Chakraverty, Founder of Rungway. Julie discusses her impressive journey leading up to Founding Rungway; in 2006 she was named in Management Today’s ‘Top 35 Women Under 35’; and she was recognised in The Times newspaper as the youngest female director of a FTSE-100 company, aged 41. Rungway is a communication platform where employees and leadership can have open, honest and inclusive conversations. It gives a chance for a more diverse ...
Feb 23, 2023•13 min
In this episode of The DEI Discussions #WomenOfFinTech, Nadia speaks with Jess Houlgrave, Head of Crypto GTM & Strategy at checkout.com. Houlgrave shares her insights on the intersection of crypto and payments, and how the technology behind crypto can revolutionize the landscape. She discusses her journey from investment banking to fintech and the opportunities that crypto offers for a more meritocratic and representative industry. Houlgrave also talks about the importance of having more sen...
Feb 21, 2023•23 min
