FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
by Nadia Edwards-Dashti
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About this podcast
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 retention and investment in talent, engagement, productivity, and career progression can mean different things to different people.
Through our series specials and insightful discussions, we delve into these varying experiences, learning together how to better support diversity in our workplaces.
Join us as we discuss, learn, and advocate for meaningful change in the FinTech sector.
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Episodes
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- The Most Talented Person Might Be the Quietest | Paige Phúc, Director of Data Engineering & BI at PingPong Payment · 29 minWhat if the most talented person in your team is also the quietest? In Financial Technology, recognising talent goes beyond technical ability, confidence and visibility. But are…
- What Does 'Human in the Loop' Actually Mean? | FinTech Connect 2026 Preview with Ronel David · 19 minWhat does ‘human in the loop’ actually mean when AI is making decisions in financial services? And how can businesses ensure that people have the authority, knowledge and…
- Is Digital Banking Doing Enough for Financial Inclusion? | FinTech Connect 2026 with Soren Rode Jain Andreasen · 17 minFinancial inclusion is about more than having access to a bank account. As banking becomes increasingly digital, how can financial institutions ensure people have the knowledge…
- Why Diversity is Critical to Fighting Financial Crime | FinTech Connect 2026 with Natalia Gburzyńska from Revolut · 21 minIs your financial crime team missing the warning signs? As financial crime becomes increasingly sophisticated, diverse perspectives, inclusive leadership and psychological safety…
- Is it Time to Scrap CVs? | FinTech Connect 2026 Preview with Joe Wilson, Chief Evangelist at bunq · 15 minAre traditional CVs holding businesses back from recognising talent and potential? In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Co-Founder and Chief…
- The Hidden Barriers for Women in Finance | Leena Khalil, Managing Partner at Key Capital and Co-Founder of Mumzworld · 16 minIn this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Leena Khalil, Managing Partner at Key Capital and Co-Founder of Mumzworld, to explore…
- Why FinTech Must Rethink Hiring | FinTech Connect 2026 Preview with Wincie Wong, Founding Member of Tech She Can · 19 minIn this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Wincie Wong, Founding Member of Tech She Can and Advisory Board Member for FinTech Connect…
- Inclusion is Not Charity | Arunjay Katakam, Author, Founder of Inclusive Action Lab and Co-Founder of ThriveNow Education · 18 minIn this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Arunjay Katakam, Author, Founder of Inclusive Action Lab and Co-Founder of ThriveNow…
- Stop Hiring the Same People | Vanessa Neal, Head of Product Compliance at Elavon Europe · 21 minIn this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Vanessa Neal, Head of Product Compliance at Elavon Europe, to explore why businesses need to look beyond…
- Who's Missing From the Room? | Elitsa Angelova, Chief of Staff at Mouro Capital · 30 minIn this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Elitsa Angelova, Chief of Staff at Mouro Capital, to explore why diversity of thought can lead to stronger teams…
- Why Aren’t Women Investing? | Rosie Gill, MD at Manor House Financial Services Ltd & Founder of Let’s Grow Girls · 16 minWhy does talking about money still feel so uncomfortable? On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Rosie Gill, Managing Director at Manor House Financial…
- Why the Best Workplaces Never Stop Learning | Carine Cohuet, Head of HR at Covantis · 28 minIn this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Carine Cohuet, Head of HR at Covantis, to explore the people strategy behind a fast-moving…
- Recognising and Challenging Workplace Bias | Shannon Nutter, board member, financial services executive, and co-author of Walking on Broken Glass. · 30 minIn this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Shannon Nutter, board member, financial services executive and co-author of Walking on Broken Glass, for a…
- Why Every Voice at Work Matters | Lisa Loud, Head of Product at Ubuntu Tribe · 18 minIn this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Lisa Loud, Head of Product at Ubuntu Tribe, to explore why listening, belonging and meaningful contribution are…
- Why Psychological Safety Is Essential for Innovation | Michelle Wright, FinTech Chief Product Officer · 20 minIn this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Michelle Wright, FinTech Chief Product Officer, to explore the intersection of product, commercial thinking and…
- Can FinTech Open the Global Economy to Everyone? | Fereshteh Forough, Founder and Executive Director of Code to Inspire · 16 minIn this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Fereshteh Forough, Founder and Executive Director of Code to Inspire, to explore what inclusion really means when…
- The Leadership Blind Spot Holding Back Great Talent | Christina Di Nolfo, CEO of Collection Pot · 18 minWhat does it really take to build an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are heard, potential is recognised, and people feel safe enough to challenge the status quo?…
- The Hidden Career Currency That Shapes Who Gets Ahead in Financial Services | Janet Pope, DCMS Audit & Risk Chair. Chair CAF Bank. RemCo Chair, Environment & Social Purpose Chair at Yorkshire Building Society · 28 minWhat does it really take to turn inclusion from good intentions into meaningful change? In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Janet…
- How Do You Scale Without Losing Your Culture? | Emma Hagan, UK Chief Executive Officer at ClearBank · 17 minIn this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Emma Hagen, UK CEO of ClearBank, to explore inclusive leadership, workplace culture and the human side of growth…
- EWPN The New Frontier: Human Centric AI in the Future of Finance and Payments | Melanie Ockerse, Ruta Kairyte and Nilixa Devlukia · 32 minArtificial intelligence is transforming finance and payments at an extraordinary pace, but how do we make sure innovation never comes at the expense of people? Recorded live at…
