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FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington Starr

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FinTech Focus TV is hosted by Harrington Starr’s CEO, Toby Babb. This celebrated podcast invites the industry’s foremost thought leaders to share their role in driving innovation, growth, and technological change. From the merge of TradFi and DeFi, to the current state of FinTech investment opportunities, FinTech Focus TV places the spotlight on the most pressing marketplace conversations.We are always looking for people from across the industry to join us on FinTech Focus TV? Keen to get involved

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8:25

Integrating Climate Impact into Investment Models |...

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2025/11/14

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Lucia is joined by Antonia Lim, Chief Investment Officer at Impact Cubed, to explore how climate risk modelling is transforming investment decisions and reshaping the financial landscape. From understanding the real impact of climate data on asset valuation to uncovering the opportunities hidden within transition risk, Antonia breaks down complex models into actionable insights for today’s finance and FinTech professionals. FinTech Focus TV is po...

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42:35

Trading Technology Development is Faster Than Ever...

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2025/11/12

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Himesh Soneji, Advisor and Rolf Andersson, Co-Founder & CEO at Sequitor Engineering, as they discuss one of the most urgent conversations in today’s financial markets: how firms can truly test, scale, and future-proof their trading technology. Rolf shares the journey behind building full-scale, high-fidelity exchange simulations, something many believed couldn’t be done, while Himesh explains how the pace of innovation in trading te...

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7:49

How YellowDog is Supercharging Quant Strategies with...

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2025/11/10

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at Quant Strats 2025, host Lucia and Bruce Beckloff, CEO of YellowDog, explore how quant teams are pushing the boundaries of cloud, AI, and high-performance computing, scaling to tens of thousands of machines to accelerate research, backtesting, and alpha generation. Bruce also discusses the launch of RayDog and why seamless access to massive compute is becoming a competitive differentiator for hedge funds. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Har...

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10:19

Building the Future of Market Transparency: Deutsche...

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2025/11/07

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at Quant Strats 2025, Lucia sits down with Anya van den Berg, Global Head of Sales – Analytics at Deutsche Börse. From the launch of Eurex Dynamics to the evolution of analytics across global markets, Anya shares an insider look at how Deutsche Börse is transforming market transparency, data accessibility, and trading insights for quant teams, hedge funds, banks, and market makers. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington...

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33:02

Why Silos Are Eating Your AI & Digital Transformation...

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2025/11/05

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Nick Reed, Chief Strategy Officer at Bizzdesign, for a fascinating discussion on how organisations can transform faster and more effectively in an age defined by complexity, AI, and constant change. Nick shares his insights on bridging the gap between strategy and execution, breaking down silos, and ensuring transformation projects deliver real value rather than getting lost in analysis paralysis. Together, they explore how businesses c...

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6:58

Inside Code Willing: How the CWIQ Platform is...

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2025/11/03

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded at Quant Strats 2025, Oli Knight, AVP at Harrington Starr, sits down with Robert Martinez, Chief Revenue Officer at Code Willing, to explore how the company is transforming data infrastructure and backtesting for quant and systematic trading firms. From the origins of Code Willing with QuantBot Technologies to its client-driven innovations and multi-asset expansion, Robert shares fascinating insights into how firms can optimise alpha gene...

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12:15

Buy & Build: Don't Hire Picasso to Paint Your Living...

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2025/10/31

FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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46:08

PR, Communications and getting your Fintech Story...

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2025/10/29

In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Paul Bowhay, SVP and FinTech Lead at Hotwire, to unpack the power of storytelling, brand strategy, and authenticity in FinTech. From navigating funding rounds to finding your USP and cutting through the noise, this conversation is packed with insights on how effective comms and marketing can supercharge growth in a competitive market. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech ...

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9:14

The Blueprint for High-Performance Trading...

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2025/10/27

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed at this year’s Buy and Build: Trading Tech Briefing, Toby sat down with Diana Stanescu, Finance and Capital Markets at Keysight Technologies, to explore how speed, quality, and trust are redefining the trading technology landscape. From Keysight Technologies acquisition of InstrumentiX to the evolving “buy and build” mindset across trading infrastructure, this episode uncovers how firms can balance ultra-low latency, precision, and resilience in tod...

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11:20

Past, Present, and Future of AI and Machine Learning...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with David Marcos, Founder and Managing Partner at Quantoro Technologies, to explore how AI agents are redefining trading, portfolio management, and the investor experience. From simplifying complex investment strategies to the rise of AI-powered decision-making, this conversation dives into how technology is transforming finance, and what’s coming next. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial T...

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40:29

Technology, Transformation, Scalability & Growth in...

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2025/10/22

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Matt Mcloughlin, Strategic CEO, COO & CCO, to explore how technology, transformation, and leadership are redefining the future of finance. From AI adoption and scalable data strategies to leadership in high-performance environments, Matt shares his insights on what it takes to build truly innovative, future-ready financial organisations. They also dive into the growing opportunities in the Middle East and why this region is fast bec...

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37:53

Why the Pod Shops are Winning | Rupak Ghose,...

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2025/10/15

On this week’s episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby welcomes back Rupak Ghose, Strategic Writer and Advisor, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of hedge funds, market structure, and the shifting dynamics of modern finance. From the rise of multi-strategy pod shops to the transformation of FinTech and trading, Rupak shares unique insights drawn from his decades-long career, including his time at ICAP, his Substack success, and his work advising global financial institutions. FinTech Focu...

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10:04

The Buy & Build Evolution | Richard Bell, Head of...

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2025/10/13

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Richard Bell, Head of Engineering at CoinShares, to explore how innovation, modular design, and the convergence of TradFi and DeFi are reshaping the digital asset landscape. From $10B under management to CoinShares’ upcoming NASDAQ listing, Richard shares how engineering excellence and bold innovation are driving the future of investing, and why now is the time to innovate, innovate, innovate. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington S...

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29:36

Solving the challenges in the Race to Net Zero |...

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2025/10/10

On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Naufal Sarghini, Founder of SM Netzero, to explore how data, automation, and a purpose-led mindset can help businesses take action on sustainability. Discover how Naufal’s platform is empowering companies to track emissions, meet regulatory demands, and build a greener future, one integration at a time. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recru...

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40:26

B2B Financial Technology Enterprise Sales Is Hard -...

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2025/10/08

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with James Dawson, CEO and Founder of Humble Technologies, for an unfiltered conversation about the realities of scaling sales teams in high-growth FinTech environments. Drawing on his experience at ICAP, OpenFin, and now Humble Technologies, James shares his insights on what makes a great sales leader, why culture beats targets, and how to create an environment where success becomes inevitable. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harringt...

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13:50

America's Trading Conference 2025 with the FIX...

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2025/10/06

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby catches up with Scott Govoni to discuss how the FIX Trading Community continues to strengthen collaboration and innovation across the financial markets ecosystem. Scott shares exciting insights into the upcoming Americas Trading Conference in New York, from key topics like AI in trading, 24/5 markets, digital assets, and market structure to how FIX brings together global participants to create a more efficient and connected trading environment. They e...

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21:08

The World's First ETF Primary Market Platform Using...

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2025/10/01

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Roger Balch, Chief Commercial Officer at ETPLink, to explore how they’re transforming one of the most overlooked areas in financial services: the ETF creation and redemption process. This episode dives into: - Why the ETF primary market is due for a tech overhaul - How DLT and smart contracts are enabling real efficiency - What it takes to scale a FinTech business globally - The team, talent, and tech behind ETPLink’s success With almost ...

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30:54

Delivering Certainty in Capital Markets | Daniel...

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2025/09/24

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Daniel Curry, Chief Revenue Officer at Connamara, to explore how a 25-year-old capital markets firm is embracing innovation without compromising its reputation for delivering certainty. From the successful spinout of EP3 to pioneering exchange technology and helping clients migrate from legacy systems to microservices architecture, Dan shares what it takes to stay relevant and resilient in a rapidly evolving space. FinTech Focus TV...

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40:17

AI Adoption in Financial Markets: Competence,...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Jim Sadler, Chief Product, Technology and Operations Officer at AutoRek, for a powerful conversation on one of the most transformative topics in financial services today: agent-to-agent collaboration and the real-world application of AI. Jim shares his expert view on how we move beyond the hype and into the practical, exploring the shift from automation to autonomy, the critical importance of trust in intelligent agent ecosystems, and why...

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35:16

From Web3 to Dev Everything - FinTech in 2025 | Matt...

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2025/09/10

This week on FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Matt Dangerfield, Director at Financial Technology Advisors, for a look into the pioneering edge of FinTech, from fractional CTO work and Web3 innovation to Dev Everything culture, vibe coding, and the AI–crypto convergence. With over 45 engagements in 10 years across AR/VR, front office trading, blockchain, and beyond, Matt shares practical insight from the frontline of financial technology transformation. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harr...

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