Toby Babb and Anvar Karimson sit down with Matt Barrett, CEO and Co-Founder of Adaptive, to explore what it really takes to scale a FinTech consultancy into a global technology business.

From origin stories and engineering culture to open source innovation and US expansion, Matt shares an honest, thoughtful view of Adaptive’s incredible journey.

What’s the difference between innovation and evolution in financial services?

In this thought-provoking episode, Tim Grant, CEO at Deus X Capital, joins hosts Toby Babb, CEO of Harrington Starr, and Anvar Karimson, Group CTO at Kepler Cheuvreux, for a refreshingly honest conversation about building real change in FinTech.

From disrupting digital assets to redefining operating models, Tim unpacks what it truly takes to create meaningful growth—and why most firms are chasing innovation without truly understanding it.

What does it really take to scale a FinTech that’s changing the way the world invests?

In this episode, Thomas McHugh, CEO and Co-Founder of FINBOURNE Technology, sits down with Toby Babb (Founder & CEO at Harrington Starr) and Anvar Karimson (CTO at Kepler Cheuvreux) to explore the journey from kitchen-table beginnings to a global platform backed by Europe’s largest Series B raise.

They dive into the realities of startup life, the power of being truly customer-led, and why integrity and resilience are non-negotiables when building at scale.

This is an honest, inspiring, and essential listen for anyone in the world of financial technology.

From Market Data to Market Dominance: The BMLL Growth Story

In the latest episode of The Thing About FinTech, Paul Humphrey, CEO of BMLL, joins Toby Babb, CEO of Harrington Starr, and Anvar Karimson, CTO at Kepler Cheuvreux, to dive deep into the transformative power of data in financial markets. 

Paul shares his journey from banking and broking to leading one of the most innovative firms in market data analytics. He reveals how BMLL is deomcratising access to Level 3 order book data, the challenges of scaling a FinTech, and why discipline, vision and fearless execution are critical to success.

- How is data reshaping trading strategies?
- What does it take to scale a FinTech in today’s market?
- Why are the biggest players investing in BMLL?

Is This the Bold Conversation FinTech Has Been Waiting For? 

We’re thrilled to share the first-ever episode of The Thing About FinTech!
Join hosts Toby Babb, CEO of Harrington Starr, and Anvar Karimson, CTO of Kepler Cheuvreux, as they sit down with Alasdair Haynes, CEO of Aquis Exchange PLC.

This exciting debut explores innovation, growth, and culture in financial technology. Alasdair shares insights from his 47 years in the industry, including how Aquis is revolutionising capital markets with cutting-edge technology, a unique subscription model, and a collaborative culture that inspires success.

Introducing The Thing About FinTech 🎙️

Hosts Toby Babb, CEO of Harrington Starr, and Anvar Karimson, CTO, kick off this new podcast exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and the human side of finance.

In this first episode, they dive into how AI, automation, leadership, and culture are shaping the future of the industry. Whether you're in tech, finance, or just curious about what's next, this is the podcast to watch.