FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
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
628 episodes
Building the Human Infrastructure Behind FinTech | Srishti Jain Andreasen, Global Executive for Business Development at RS Software and Country Ambassador for Denmark for EWPN
What does it take to build both the technology infrastructure and the human infrastructure that power modern FinTech?In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Srishti Jain-Andreasen, Global Executive...
Why Inclusion Requires Action, Not Intentions | Kelly Waller, Global VP Field Marketing at Gradient
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, recorded live at Fin.Tech Marketing Conference 2026, Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Kelly Waller, Global VP Field Marketing at Gradient, to explore the role leaders and organisations must play ...
Question Time: Fin.Tech Marketing Conference 2026
Recorded live at the Fin.Tech Marketing Conference 2026, this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions brings together some of the brightest minds in financial services, technology and marketing to explore the future of inclusion, innovatio...
WEmF - Women in the Workplace Talk | Nadia Edwards-Dashti
In this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti shares her contributions from the Westminster Business Forum webinar on Women in the Workplace, exploring the implications of the Employment Rights Act 2025 and what it ...
How FinTech Marketing Can Drive Real Change | Emma Callaghan, Director of Marketing at KOR
What responsibility does marketing have in building a more inclusive FinTech industry?In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Emma Callaghan, Director of Marketing at KOR, recorded live at the Fin....
Why Transferable Skills Are Reshaping FinTech Careers | Marie Weidlich, Open Finance
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Marie Weidlich from Open Finance Community to explore transferable skills, neurodiversity, leadership, innovation, and the future of financial services.From career pivots...
Leadership That Reflects the Customers You Serve | John SamKubam, CEO for Africa at Crown Agents Bank
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, recorded live at Pay360 2026, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by John SamKubam, CEO for Africa at Crown Agents Bank, for a powerful conversation on leadership, representation and what real inclusion ...
Financial Inclusion in FinTech Goes Beyond Compliance | Sean Tyrer, CEO and Founder at the Money Carer Group of Companies
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Sean Tyrer, CEO and Founder of the Money Carer Group of Companies, to explore what financial inclusion really means in practice.From building Money Carer to suppor...
Why Fair Pay and Progression in FinTech Are Still a Problem | Azy Shojaeian, Group Chief Compliance & Risk Officer & MLRO At Pockit & Monese
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Azy Shojaeian, Group Chief Compliance & Risk Officer & MLRO at Pockit & Monese, to explore what inclusion really looks like in FinTech leadership.Azy s...
Why Flexible Policies Are Critical for FinTech Talent Retention | Jayde Tipper, Chief People Officer at Temenos
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Jayde Tipper, Chief People Officer at Temenos, for an honest conversation about what inclusion really looks like in today’s FinTech industry.From starting he...
Why Fraud Is a Financial Inclusion Problem | Denise Johansson, CEO & Co-Founder at Enfuce Financial Services
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti speaks with Denise Johansson, CEO & Co-Founder of Enfuce, about the hidden impact of fraud in financial services.Drawing on new research, Denise explains why...
Compliance Careers in FinTech | Dane Pedro, Head of UK Compliance & MLRO at Mollie
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, recorded live at PAY360 2026, Nadia sits down with Dane Pedro, Head of UK Compliance & MLRO at Mollie, to unpack a journey defined by resilience, growth, and impact.From starting...
Building Better FinTech Products Starts With Who You Hire | Macs Dickinson, Director of Engineering at LHV Bank
Recorded live at Pay360 2026, this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions sees Nadia Edwards-Dashti joined by Macs Dickinson, Director of Engineering at LHV Bank, for a conversation that challenges how the industry thinks about talent, inclusion,...
Why Have We Stopped Talking About Financial Inclusion | Pay360 2026 panel, moderated by Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr
At Pay360 in London, Nadia Edwards-Dashti hosts a panel that challenges a big assumption in financial services: if innovation is moving forward, why are so many still being left behind?Featuring Faith Reynolds, Nick Quin, and Ma...
Are We Designing Financial Systems for Everyone? | Sam Emery, FS Executive, NED and Advisor
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Sam Emery, FS Executive, NED and Advisor, for a powerful conversation recorded live at PAY360 2026.With over two decades in payments, spannin...
It’s Not an Ambition Gap. It’s a System Gap. | Julia Babahina, Lead Tech Risk Management Specialist at Swift
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Julia Babahina of SWIFT to challenge outdated thinking around ambition, performance, and inclusion.From non-linear career paths to returning from ...
Diversity of Thought: The Real Driver of FinTech Performance | Melanie Mills, Commerical Director at PayCaptain
Careers aren’t always linear, and in this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Mel Mills proves exactly why that’s a strength, not a weakness.From fashion and retail to FinTech leadership, Mel shares how transferable skills, cu...
Building a Career in Tech That Evolves with AI | Katherine Mora, Founder and Director of Amanzi IO
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia speaks with Catherine, a Tech and AI Strategist, about navigating careers in an AI-driven world.Catherine shares how she helps businesses cut through AI hype to make smarter te...
The Power of Transferable Skills in FinTech Careers | Sophia Furber, Fintech Research Analyst, EMEA at S&P Global
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Sophia Furber, FinTech Research Analyst (EMEA) at S&P Global, to explore the realities of building a career in financial technology, and why the path isn’t always l...
The Job Search Is Broken. Here’s What Actually Works in FinTech. | Ingrid Sierra, Brand & Marketing Director at Zego
What does it really take to navigate today’s FinTech job market, and how can we build more inclusive, high-performing teams along the way?In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Ingrid Sierra, Brand &...
Why Your Getting Hiring Wrong in FinTech | Julie Sutton, Head of Growth, Europe at Paymentology
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti speaks with Julie Sutton, Head of Growth, Europe at Paymentology, about how transferable skills can unlock overlooked talent in financial technology.Julie shares...
Building Resilient Careers in Financial Technology | Ronel David, Non Executive Director, Advisory Board Member and Fintech Mentor
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 traditi...