By 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.
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The podcast currently has 575 episodes available.
The Ripple Effect of Supportive Workplaces
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussion Nadia sits down with Emma Steeley, CEO at Aro to explore the journey of inclusive leadership.
From her powerful career path to her transformative approach in workplace culture, Emma shares impactful insights on turning personal challenges into policies that create safer, more supportive workplaces.
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
Can resilience and risk pave the way for real change in FinTech?
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions Nadia welcomes Lindsay Gustafsson, Head of Risk at Novuna. Lindsay shares her inspiring journey from teaching to risk management, along with powerful insights on fostering inclusion from every level of an organisation.
Discover how Lindsay champions diversity, drives change, and builds environments where everyone can thrive.
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
Prioritising Disability & Neurodiversity in FinTech
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions Nadia sits down with our guest Cressida Stephenson, CEO & Founder at Eden Chase Associates.
Cressida shares her inspiring journey and the vital role of disability inclusion in creating a more equitable financial technology landscape. Her passion and expertise illuminate the path toward creating workplaces that truly embrace diversity and accessibility.
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
Do you know the difference between diversity and inclusion?
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia discusses inclusion and diversity in the workplace at the recent women in credit conference.
Nadia shares her journey through the recruitment landscape, tackling the challenges of ensuring everyone feels included while addressing the misconceptions surrounding DEI initiatives.
How can we redefine inclusion, embrace diversity, and build a culture where everyone is truly heard?
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
What if embracing vulnerability was the secret to unlocking FinTech's true potential?
On the latest episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Amie Durr, Chief Product Officer at Visual Lease who opens up about her personal journey, how she overcame imposter syndrome and why embracing vulnerability has been key to her success.
This episode discusses how being intentional about inclusion can spark true change in the workplace, why allyship matters more than ever, and how companies can support their people both personally and professionally. Amie shares her candid experiences on climbing to C-suite, battling imposter syndrome, and learning to embrace vulnerability as a superpower in leadership.
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
In the latest episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Gary Prince, CEO of The Payfirm, about his journey in transforming workplace culture and leading with inclusion. From building diverse teams to challenging traditional hiring practices, Gary shares how he’s making bold moves in the FinTech space.
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
Bridging the Gap
In our latest episode of the FinTech's DEI Discussions podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Ximena Aleman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Prometeo.
Ximena shared her journey of building FinTech infrastructure in Latin America, emphasizing the importance of getting the foundations right to "empower the future of financial services."
She also touched on the challenges she faced as a female entrepreneur, especially the harsh reality of the funding gap: "28 percent of FinTech founders are women, yet they receive just 1 percent of the funding."
Ximena's advice? Focus on resilience, self-awareness, and emotional strength: "At the beginning of the journey, the process is emotional...you have to trust yourself and embrace the uncertainty of the person you will become."
Tune in to this powerful conversation and be inspired by Ximena’s vision for a more inclusive and innovative FinTech future.
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
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, we’re joined by Leah Glass, VP of Global Marketing at Convera, for an eye-opening conversation on diversity, inclusion, and leadership in the financial technology industry.
Leah shares how Convera is pushing the boundaries of commercial payments innovation while fostering a culture of compliance and ethics. She dives deep into breaking down the "excuse matrix" surrounding diversity in tech and financial services and highlights the ongoing challenges with tokenism and the pay gap.
Leah also challenges leaders to move beyond sincerity and make real commitments to diversity, ensuring the future of work is equitable for all. It’s a conversation packed with actionable insights and powerful reflections on the importance of walking the talk in DEI.
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
Championing Inclusion in FinTech: Resilience, empowerment and driving DEI in FinTech
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia dives into an inspiring conversation with Nona Fayaz, Head of Partnerships at Fuse Finance. Nona shares her journey from starting as an office manager to leading in FinTech, and how resilience and empowerment helped her overcome personal and professional challenges, including her battle with breast cancer.
Nona also shares powerful insights on how companies can walk the talk for diversity, equity, and inclusion, from mentorship and equal pay to creating open communication within teams.
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
Join us on FinTech’s DEI Discussions as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Katy Zack, Head of Sustainability at Griffin. Katy shares her incredible journey from fintech communications to a mission-driven focus on sustainability, sparked by a life-changing epiphany.
In this episode, Katy opens up about how Griffin is pioneering sustainability and inclusion in the fintech world, the power of community in driving change, and why it's crucial for businesses to "walk the talk" when it comes to making a real impact.
Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, curious about inclusion, or just love a good career switch story, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
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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