In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with David Germain, career technologist, industry judge, and now an independent Non-Executive Director working across multiple sectors.

From starting as a software developer to leading major technology programmes and now advising organisations at board level, David shares why careers don’t have to be linear, and why real inclusion starts with action, not just conversation.

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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 this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Victoria Vaughan, Founder of B612, for a conversation on visibility, inclusion and what it really takes to scale influence in FinTech and digital assets.

Victoria shares her journey from leading CoinTelegraph’s global growth to building her own PR agency without external funding, unpacking the power of positioning, partnerships and brand recognition in today’s shrinking media landscape. She also explores why every company is now a media company, how AI is reshaping marketing, and why genuine human relationships matter more than ever in an AI-saturated world.

A thoughtful, practical conversation for founders, marketers and leaders committed to building more visible, inclusive financial technology ecosystems.

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In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Grace Chen, CEO of Bitget, to explore leadership, resilience, and what inclusion really looks like in Web3.

From discovering Bitcoin at $300 after reading the white paper, to becoming CEO of a global crypto exchange, Gracy shares the journey that shaped her perspective on decentralisation, trust, and gender equity in tech.

She speaks openly about facing discrimination while fundraising, how that experience led her to found Blockchain for Her, and why she believes inclusion isn’t optional if Web3 is to achieve mainstream adoption.

This is a conversation about:

- Leadership in a decentralised world
- Building Web3 without bias
- Why trust is non-negotiable
- And what “Ladies Forward” truly means

If Web3 is about rewriting systems, who gets funded, who gets heard, and who shapes the infrastructure of the future matters more than ever.

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Career break? Imposter syndrome? Non-linear path into FinTech?

In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Kicki Frisch, Senior Software Engineering Manager at T. Rowe Price, about forced career breaks, transferable skills, and why inclusive hiring in financial technology means looking beyond the “perfect” CV.

A powerful conversation on returning to work, leadership in tech, mentoring, and building diverse FinTech teams that create better products.

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What does inclusion actually look like inside one of the world’s biggest payments organisations?

In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Konstantina Kapetanidi, VP, Global Data Solutions & Head of Data Science, Europe (VCA) at Visa, to unpack what it really means to build belonging at scale.

From her journey through financial services to leading data science in payments, Konstantina shares why:

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.
Inclusion isn’t an agenda item — it’s BAU.
And listening with intention is one of the most underrated leadership skills in FinTech today.

They explore psychological safety, sponsorship, legacy, purpose-driven leadership, and how data leaders can create real human impact across billions of people.

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What does inclusive leadership actually look like in practice?

In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia speaks with Neetu Kumar, Head of Graduate Programmes at Centrica, about her 23-year journey through talent, technology, and inclusion, and why her core leadership philosophy is simple: help people win.

They explore inclusive hiring beyond policy, the danger of “culture fit”, the power of diversity of thought, and why reasonable adjustments shouldn’t feel awkward or exceptional. Neetu shares practical insight into embedding belonging into emerging talent programmes and talent acquisition strategies, not as an add-on, but as a foundation.

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Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about access, opportunity, and the doors we choose to open for others.

In this International Women’s Day 2026 Special, we’re joined by our event sponsors as we explore this year’s theme, Leadership That Opens Doors. Together, we unpack what inclusive leadership really looks like in practice, why International Women’s Day matters to all genders, and how everyday decisions shape careers, cultures, and futures across our industry.

From creating fair opportunity and challenging quiet bias, to sharing access, visibility, and belief — this conversation is about leadership grounded in reality, not slogans.

🎧 Listen now and join us on 3 March in London for lunch, networking, and powerful conversations that move the industry forward.

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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

Careers in FinTech aren't linear.

So why do we still hire like they are?

In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Alexandra Sheller, Advisor and Principal Consultant at The Bridgeview Group Ltd, recorded live at FinTech Connect 2025.

They explore what inclusion really looks like when markets shift, careers zig-zag, and talent doesn’t fit a traditional CV. From skills-first hiring and empathy in leadership to the small changes that unlock overlooked potential, this conversation is practical, honest, and grounded in real industry experience.

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