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What does career security really look like in FinTech today?

In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Ronel David, Non-Executive Director, Advisory Board Member and FinTech mentor, to challenge the traditional idea of careers in financial services.

From building a portfolio career to redefining success beyond job titles, Ronel shares powerful insights on career resilience, the importance of networks, and why your skills, relationships and reputation matter more than ever in today’s market.

The conversation also explores inclusion in financial technology, highlighting how access, mentorship and value exchange can shape more diverse and future-ready organisations.

If you’re navigating change, thinking about your next move, or hiring in FinTech, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build a career that lasts.

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

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 Derren Powell, Business Development in Payments, to explore what real inclusion looks like in today’s FinTech landscape.

From the importance of listening to the role of kindness, culture, and optionality at work, Derren shares honest insights on how leaders can create environments where people feel safe, heard, and able to perform at their best.

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In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Krishna Nadella, Head of US Sales, Financial Services at ITRS.

Together, they explore how AI is reshaping financial technology, from real-world efficiency gains to the evolving relationship between human capital and intelligent systems. Krishna introduces the concept of agentic capital and explains why the future of fintech depends on humans and AI working together, not in competition.

The episode also dives into responsible AI, bias, and the importance of ensuring innovation benefits everyone across financial services.

If you’re working in fintech, financial services, or technology, this is a must-listen on how AI, inclusion, and leadership are shaping the future of the industry.

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In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Fiona Facey, Technology Business Manager at Scotiabank, for a conversation about leadership, career development, and the evolving culture of financial technology.

Fiona shares insights from her journey in technology and financial services, reflecting on how leadership in fintech is changing and why diverse perspectives are critical to building stronger teams. From navigating career growth to creating environments where different voices are heard, this episode explores what inclusive leadership really looks like in practice.

A thoughtful discussion on the future of leadership in financial technology and the role individuals and organisations play in shaping more inclusive workplaces.

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In this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, we bring you the full recording of Harrington Starr’s International Women’s Day 2026 event, Leadership That Opens Doors.

Hosted by Nadia Edwards-Dashti and Georgia Richardson, the event brings together leaders from across FinTech, technology, and financial services to share insights on confidence, sponsorship, leadership, and career progression. Through personal stories and powerful discussions, speakers explore the moments when someone opened a door for them, and how leaders can create opportunities for the next generation of talent in FinTech.

From navigating careers in male-dominated industries to exploring the role of AI and emerging technology, this episode captures the conversations shaping leadership and talent across financial technology today.

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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.

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

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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