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FinTech"s DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

Nadia Edwards-Dashti

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

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36:27

Beyond the Rainbow | Warren Mead (CEO at Sumer), Greg...

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2025/04/08

Hosted by Nadia Edwards-Dashti, this roundtable special brings together Warren Mead (CEO at Sumer), Greg McCaw (Chief People Officer at BKL), Alexander Mark Deakin-Mckay (Marketing Director at Xeinadin), and Julie McKittrick (Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Sumer) to explore how accountancy is evolving through technology—and why DEI must be at the heart of that transformation. This is an honest, empowering conversation about breaking stereotypes, creating safe spaces, and moving beyond...

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How Leaders Can Elevate Others in Tech | Joanne...

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2025/04/01

In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Joanne Wensley, Engineering VP at Smarsh, to discuss the importance of inclusive leadership in the FinTech industry. Joanne shares her incredible career journey and the four pillars of great leadership: vision, communication, integrity, and empathy. Together, they explore how FinTech can move beyond quotas and truly cultivate an inclusive culture that helps everyone thrive. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Star...

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The Real-World Impact of AI on Trading Workflows |...

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2025/03/27

Live from the FIX EMEA Trading Conference 2025, FinTech’s DEI Discussions welcomes Rachel Przybylski, Chief Product Officer at SIGMA, for a powerful conversation with host Nadia. From taking a leap of faith into startup life, to championing diverse thinking and authentic leadership, Rachel shares her honest insights on building inclusive cultures, the future of AI in trading workflows, and the importance of creating environments where everyone can thrive. This is a must-listen for ...

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17:25

Leading a FinTech Business with Inclusivity at Its...

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2025/03/27

Is inclusivity genuinely at the heart of your FinTech business leadership? Here’s how to know: In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia sits down with Mia Patel, CEO and Owner of Moola Pay, to discuss the importance of inclusivity, breaking barriers in FinTech, and the power of leadership driven by empathy. Mia shares her inspiring journey from door-knocking in the payments industry to leading a successful business with a strong focus on equality and mental health suppor...

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13:53

Creating Inclusive Workplaces with Al in FinTech |...

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2025/03/25

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Ashlea Atigolo, Founder of INATIGO and Finley AI, to explore the incredible potential of AI to transform the financial services industry. Ashlea takes us through her journey from research to developing cutting-edge AI solutions that are driving efficiency, productivity, and inclusivity in FinTech. Ashlea discusses how generative AI is not just a tool for innovation but a game-changer for empowering...

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14:27

Women Should be at the Forefront of Financial...

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2025/03/20

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, recorded at the FIX EMEA Trading Conference in London, Nadia sits down with Laurie McAughtry, Head of Capital Markets at Euromoney, to explore her fascinating career journey in financial services. From overcoming challenges to leading in capital markets, Laurie shares her valuable insights on independence, career progression, and the importance of skills transfer across industries. Tune in to hear how Laurie’s unique path...

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25:19

How to Make Inclusion More Than a Buzzword | Lee...

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2025/03/18

Is Allyship the Missing Link to True Workplace Inclusion? How do we move beyond performative allyship and create real, lasting change in the workplace? In this powerful episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Lee Chambers, CEO of Male Allies UK, to break down what true allyship looks like, why men need to be part of the inclusion conversation, and how small, intentional actions can drive big impact. From workplace culture shifts to everyday advocacy, Lee shares eye...

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21:05

Where AI Meets Human Connection | Ninika Nanda,...

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2025/03/13

Where AI Meets Human Connection In this week’s episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Ninika Nanda, Founder & Chief Product Officer at Invest Connect Marketplace, to discuss the power of inclusivity in driving innovation within FinTech. Tune in to hear Ninika share her journey of building a platform that connects investors, founders, and business experts to bridge gaps in the ecosystem. They dive deep into the importance of creating an inclusive environment for eme...

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61:01

FinTech Inclusion Includes YOU | Harrington Starr's...

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2025/03/11

Missed our Inclusion Includes You event? Now’s your chance to catch every moment of the powerful conversations, bold commitments, and game-changing insights that are shaping the future of FinTech! From AI and empathy to diverse leadership and active allyship, our incredible speakers – Lynda Clarke, Ashlea Atigolo, Oge Opera-Nadi, and Eugénie Colonna d'Istria, hosted by Nadia Edwards-Dashti – delivered an unmissable discussion on why true inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Watch as ...

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7:25

Accessibility, Security, and Efficiency in Financial...

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2025/03/06

Accessibility, Security, and Efficiency in Financial Services... In the latest episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Nigar Rustamova, CFO at Guavapay. From breaking barriers in global payments to championing diversity in leadership, Nigar shares her journey, insights, and the intentional actions needed to drive real change. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitm...

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24:16

Why Every Personality Has a Place in Technology |...

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2025/03/04

What Does True Inclusion in FinTech Really Look Like? In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with 40 under 40 DEI award winner Jayven Sandy to dive into the real stories behind success, inclusion, and resilience in the world of asset management. From navigating career pivots to becoming "The Glue" in tech teams, Jayven shares invaluable advice on workplace confidence, active listening, and why genuine connections matter more than ever. "Everyone has a place in tec...

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22:42

Building Companies Where Everyone Belongs | Caitriona...

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2025/02/27

How do you build an inclusive, high-performing workplace—especially in a remote-first world? In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, we’re joined by Caitriona Staunton, VP of People at Primer, to explore the power of flexibility, trust, and intentionality in creating workplaces where everyone thrives. From breaking outdated hiring norms to fostering psychological safety and equity, Caitriona shares invaluable insights on scaling culture, enabling growth, and making inclu...

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15:25

How Culture Drives True Belonging in FinTech | Sung...

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2025/02/25

What does true workplace inclusion look like in action? In the latest episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Sung Kim, Chief People Officer at Kueski, for an insightful conversation on building truly inclusive workplaces—where equity isn’t just a policy but a lived experience. From her personal journey as an immigrant navigating different cultures to her role in shaping Kueski’s people strategy, Sung shares how DEI is embedded into every aspect of leadership, career progress...

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12:14

How Flexibility & Inclusion Shape the Future of...

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2025/02/20

Shaping a Truly Inclusive Future in FinTech In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions host Nadia sits down with Katherine Chan, Co-Founder and CEO at Juice, to explore her journey from banking to founding a FinTech startup. Katherine shares her insights on: - The challenges of accessing capital for SMEs - Why grit and resilience are key to startup success - How we can create truly inclusive workplaces - The importance of supporting women returning to the workforce FinTech's DEI Disc...

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13:42

A CEO'S Perspective on True Inclusion | Ugne...

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2025/02/18

Is inclusion in FinTech a reality—or just empty talk? In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO at payabl., to explore what real inclusion looks like in the financial technology industry. With nearly two decades of experience in payments and leadership, Ugne shares how payabl. is breaking down barriers, fostering a culture of transparency, and driving meaningful change. But is the industry truly making progress, or are we st...

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10:02

Women, Leadership, and Al's Ethical Future | Maninder...

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2025/02/13

What does real inclusion in FinTech and AI look like—and who’s making it happen? In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia sits down with Maninder Paul, Growth Marketer and AI Educator at Digital Connectors, to explore the intersection of technology, ethics and representation. From AI ethics and prompt engineering to the power of visibility for underrepresented voices in tech, Maninder shares invaluable insights on creating a more inclusive and equit...

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15:13

Inclusion Includes YOU: Why FinTech Leaders Are...

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2025/02/11

Why does inclusion matter now more than ever? In this special episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, we sit down with the sponsors of our International Women’s Day: FinTech Inclusion Includes YOU event—leaders who have stepped up when so many others have stepped back. Lynda Clarke, CEO of Tribe Payments, Matt Cheung CEO of iPushPull and Matt Smith CEO of SteelEye share why inclusion isn’t just a moral imperative, but a business one too. From overcoming DEI setbacks to building workplaces t...

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15:55

Invisible Ceilings, Visible Changes | Christine...

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2025/02/06

Is Inclusion in FinTech Still Just Talk—or Are We Finally Taking Action? On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia sits down with Christine Meredith, Head of Fixed Income Technology at Janus Henderson Investors and Investment Woman of the Year winner. Christine shares her journey into FinTech, the hurdles she faced breaking into leadership, and why inclusion isn't just a conversation - it's an action. From navigating an eight-round interview process to challengin...

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14:22

Sustainability Meets Inclusion | Gihan Hyde, CEO at...

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2025/02/04

Can sustainable success in FinTech exist without inclusion? In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Gihan Hyde, CEO at CommUnique, to uncover the transformative intersection of sustainability, inclusion, and ESG in financial technology. From breaking down the differences between ESG and sustainability to discussing the power of diversity in building thriving workplaces, Gihan shares invaluable insights and actionable advice for creating rea...

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18:26

The Hidden Cost of Wealth Gaps | Nitika Vyas,...

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2025/01/29

Are We Doing Enough to Close the Gender Wealth Gap?Join Nadia as she sits down with Nitika Vyas, Co-Founder at Aila Money to explore the bold mission of closing the gender wealth gap—an issue that could take seven generations to resolve if left unchecked. In this inspiring conversation, Nitika shares her journey from investment banking to becoming a founder, her insights on financial empowerment for women, and how her new app, Aila Money, is transforming personal finance by acting as a p...

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