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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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14:58

AI, Fraud & Digital Identity: Dave Birch Previews...

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2025/11/20

Ahead of FinTech Connect 2025, Nadia sits down with Dave Birch, international keynote speaker, author, advisor, commentator, and investor in digital financial services. From the future of digital identity to the rise of AI-enabled fraud (and how cryptography might just save us), Dave shares sharp insights on what real inclusion in FinTech should look like, and why imagination matters just as much as technology. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financ...

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14:02

Digital Access Beyond the City: Regional Voices...

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2025/11/18

On the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Laura Wilson, Technology Project Manager at FinTrU, for a powerful conversation on confidence, career transitions, and creating digital access for all. From returning to work after a career break to navigating regional challenges in Northern Ireland, Laura’s story is a reminder that turning to tech doesn’t require a technical past, just the right support, structure, and mindset. 'Turn to Tech' is a special 12-part podcas...

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27:50

The Strategic Game Shaping Future FinTech Talent |...

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2025/11/13

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Lorin D'Costa, Founder of She Plays To Win UK, and Rashmi Prabhakar, Head of SaaS Transformation at Temenos. Together, they explore how chess is helping girls build the skills, resilience, and confidence that translate directly into STEM carereers and future leadership roles in FinTech. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more epi...

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13:33

The Mindset Behind Future-Ready Leadership | Julia...

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2025/11/11

On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Julia Larsson, Lead Data Scientist at Aiviq, about building inclusive cultures that empower builders, spark cross-functional collaboration, and set the trends shaping the future of work. Hear how clean data, AI fluency, diverse perspectives, and true ownership are helping teams innovate faster and more inclusively. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For m...

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19:03

Climbing the Ladder and Handing It Down for Others |...

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2025/11/06

FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com

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16:09

The Confidence Code: Backing Yourself to Pivot into...

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2025/11/04

In the latest episode of the #TurntoTech series in FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Joanna Hawro, SaaS Implementation Team Manager at Kantox by BNP Paribas, about the confidence it takes to pivot into tech. Joanna shares her journey from investment banking to FinTech, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and how belief, from both individuals and organisations, fuels real change. 'Turn to Tech' is a special 12-part podcast series powered by FinTech's DEI Discussions podca...

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20:11

The Power of Collective Intelligence in Fighting...

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2025/10/30

Ahead of Financial Crime 360, Nadia sits down with Iain Armstrong, Executive Director of FCC Strategy at ComplyAdvantage, for a powerful episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions. Together, they explore what true inclusion looks like in financial crime compliance, from building cognitively diverse teams to designing systems where every voice can thrive. Iain shares how diversity isn’t just a moral argument, but a performance advantage that strengthens decision-making across the sect...

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Ahead of Financial Crime 360 Event: The Human Side of...

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2025/10/28

In this special episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti speaks with Shani Golov, VP of Sales – EMEA at ThetaRay, ahead of her session at Financial Crime 360 2025. Shani shares her incredible journey from financial crime operations to leading sales across EMEA, revealing how purpose, inclusion, and collaboration fuel her work at ThetaRay. She also gives an exclusive preview of her upcoming talk, “Modernising AML: From Reporting Obligations to Intelligent Risk Management...

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15:13

Why Inclusion Must Grow as Your FinTech Business...

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2025/10/23

On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Angela Borst, Head of People at Flagstone as she shares how the business is redefining culture, fairness, and belonging across FinTech. Angie explores what it means to build workplaces that are high-performing but human, where inclusion isn’t a side project, but a way of being. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, pl...

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16:59

How Empathy and Bravery Create Better Leaders in...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, recorded live at EWPN 2025 in Amsterdam, Nadia sits down with Barbara Logoteta, Head of Complience UK at Banking Circle. Barbara shares her remarkable journey from a scientific background to becoming a FinTech compliance leader, exploring how self-belief, bravery, and transferable skills can open unexpected doors. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recr...

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20:19

The Power of Allyship - Fireside Chat at Allyship in...

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2025/10/14

In this special episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia sits down with Vic Martin, Head of Compliance at SumUp, for a Fireside Chat at Allyship in Action Empowering Women in Payments event 2025, to explore The Power of Allyship, and how small, consistent actions can drive genuine inclusion across FinTech. From breaking “bro cultures” to building confidence and networks that truly empower others, Vic shares tangible insights on what real allyship looks like in practice. FinTech's DEI...

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13:16

The Female Founder Changing the Face of Financial...

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2025/10/09

In this episode, Nadia sits down with Karen Barrett, Founder and CEO of Unbiased, to explore what it truly means to lead with inclusion. From building a diverse team by design to creating a culture rooted in positivity, accountability, and continuous learning, Karen shares her journey of scaling Unbiased from a startup to a business trusted by millions. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitmen...

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13:52

Tech-Forward Employers: Why Hiring Pivoters is Smart...

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2025/10/07

In this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, part of the 12-part #TurnToTech series, host Nadia is joined by Adam Baldwin, Head of Legal at Modulr, to explore why hiring pivots isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s smart business. Adam shares his journey as an ally and advocate for women transitioning into digital roles, discussing how businesses can better support women pivoting to tech, the tangible business benefits of investing in diverse digital talent, and why mentorship,...

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How Transferable Experience Powers Tech Careers |...

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2025/10/02

In this #TurntoTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Alicia Osinibi, Cybersecurity and Identify Services Control Officer, to explore her journey of turning to tech. Alicia shares how transferable skills, continuous learning, and supportive networks helped her successfully pivot into a digital career, and how businesses can better support women making the same move. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology R...

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16:57

Why Community Matters in Financial Technology | Anya...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Anya van den Berg, Global Head of Sales - Analytics at Deutsche Börse, for a powerful conversation on turning passion for inclusion into action. From mentoring the next generation of women in FinTech to leading by example at a global level, Anya shares how small, authentic steps can create lasting cultural change across our industry. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Techn...

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20:26

Building Inclusive AI for FinTech | Carla Canino,...

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2025/09/25

On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Carla Canino, Founder, CPO and CEO of Kindlee. Carla shares her journey of building Kindlee, a company dedicated to reducing bias in financial AI models, and explains why designing for inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a driver of innovation, fairness, and growth across the FinTech industry. From personal experiences to systemic challenges, this conversation highlights the urgent need to ret...

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18:45

Driving Global Inclusion Through Communication |...

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2025/09/23

In this powerful conversation, Tracy Prandi-Yuen, VP of Global Partnerships at Boku, shares her journey from Visa to Meta to Boku, and how she’s turned communication, from her greatest challenge into her greatest strength. From scaling global teams to building inclusive cultures, Tracy reflects on the personal experiences that shaped her leadership style and why true inclusion requires us all to include ourselves. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Fin...

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17:25

Digital Shifts and Re-Turning to Tech for ALL Ages |...

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2025/09/04

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Julianne Miles, MBE, Co-Founder and Executive Chair at Career Returners. As part of the #TurnToTech series, Julianne shares empowering insights on confidence, age inclusion, and turning life experience into workplace value, from tackling the career break penalty to helping thousands pivot or return to tech, #TurnToTech is a special 12-part podcast series powered by FinTech's DEI Discussions, in partnership with the ...

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18:09

Creating Belonging: How Women are Transforming the...

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2025/09/02

On this #TurntoTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Katrina Young, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Innovation Consultant, and AI Strategy & Digital Transformation Leader, for a must-listen conversation on creating belonging in tech, embracing the pivot, and designing a career that works for you. This episode unpacks Katrina’s unconventional journey, how she went from digital marketing and project management to CTO, and why being a beginner c...

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37:23

Families of FinTech Roundtable Discussion | Katherine...

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2025/08/28

In this roundtable episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Katherine Chan, Founder and CEO at Juice, Katie Richardson, Head of Marketing at Juice, Daria Iakovleva, Interim Head of Marketing at Juice, and Gina Bley, Marketing Contractor, for an honest conversation about parenthood, careers, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. The panel shares powerful stories of returning to work after maternity leave, the reality of juggling family life with profes...

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