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
615 episodes
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In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Julia Babahina of SWIFT to challenge outdated thinking around ambition, performance, and inclusion.From non-linear career paths to returning from ...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...
The Hiring Move FinTechs Need to Make | Rachael Grieve, Global Head of Learning and Development for Technology at Nomura
You Can’t Build Inclusive Teams If You’re Not Hearing Them | Derren Powell, Business Development in Payments
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 ...
Why the Future of FinTech Still Starts With People | Krishna Nadella, Head of US Sales, Financial Services at ITRS
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 efficie...
The Changing Face of Leadership in Financial Technology | Fiona Facey, Technology Business Manager at Scotiabank
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 fi...
Leadership That Opens Doors | Harrington Starr's IWD Event 2026 | Hosted by Nadia Edwards-Dashti and Georgia Richardson
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,...
Your FinTech Career Doesn’t Have to Be Linear | David Germain — career technologist, industry judge, and now an independent Non-Executive Director
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 s...
Inclusive Leadership in FinTech: Why Promoting Sameness Blocks Innovation | Silvia Colandrea | Senior Implementation Manager - UK and Ireland at Visa
Visibility is Power in FinTech | Victoria Vaughan, Founder of B612
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...
Shaping the Future of Web3 Leadership | Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget
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...
Career Break ≠ Career Over | Kicki Frisch, Software Engineering Manager at T. Rowe Price
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 sk...
Talent Is Everywhere. Opportunity Is Not. | Konstantina Kapetanidi, VP, Global Data Solutions & Head of Data Science, Europe (VCA) at Visa
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 &...
Helping People Win at Work | Neetu Kumar, Head of Graduate Programmes at Centrica
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 ta...
IWD Event Special | Matt Smith from Steeleye, Lynda Clarke from Nayax, Claire Court from Delta Financial Systems
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, Lead...