FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
Nadia Edwards-Dashti
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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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Recent Episodes
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…
Inclusive Leadership in FinTech: Why Promoting Sameness Blocks Innovation | Silvia Colandrea | Senior Implementation Manager - UK and Ireland at Visa
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Net-Caring Over Networking | Ratul Ahmed, Group Head Model Risk Management & Validation at Commerzbank AG
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
Why FinTech Needs Curiosity More Than Credentials | Alexandra Sheller, Advsior and Principal Consultant at The Bridgeview Group Ltd
Careers in FinTech aren't linear.So why do we still hire like they are?In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Alexandra Sheller, Advisor and Principal Consultant at The…
Why Inclusive Leadership Is a Competitive Advantage for Banks and FinTechs | Gary O'Brien, BNP Paribas
In this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Gary O'Brien, Global Head of Banks and Broker Segment Strategy at BNP Paribas, joins Nadia live from FinTech Connect 2025 for a candid…
When People Feel Safe, Performance Follows | Hana Rolles, Chief Commercial Officer at Bank of London
In this episode, Nadia is joined by Hana Rolles, Chief Commercial Officer at Bank of London, for an honest and insightful conversation on what real inclusion looks like inside modern financial…
Can Open Banking Reduce Bias in Financial Services? | Adam Betteridge, Fintech, Partnerships & Open Banking Lead at TSB Bank
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Adam Betteridge, FinTech, Partnerships & Open Banking Lead at TSB Bank, recorded live at FinTech Connect 2025. Together, they…
The DEI Shift FinTech Still Needs to Make | Wasim Mushtaq, Founder of 1CG
On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, recorded live at FinTech Connect 2025, Nadia is joined by Wasim Mushtaq, Founder of 1CG, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about what real…
Opening Doors in FinTech Isn’t Optional | Saeed Rafay, Innovation & Digital Transformation Leader at ABN AMRO Bank
Recorded live at FinTech Connect 2025, this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions sees Nadia in conversation with Saeed Rafay, Innovation & Digital Transformation Leader at ABN AMRO Bank.Saeed…
How 10x Banking Builds Inclusion From the Inside Out | Amanda Jenkins, Chief Impact Officer at 10x Banking
On this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Amanda Jenkins, Chief Impact Officer at 10x Banking, the leading UK FinTech – providing core banking technology ready for 2040,…
What FinTech Gets Wrong About Inclusion | Dajana Nozic, Co-Founder and COO at Nya
What happens when inclusion becomes a tick-box exercise — and who really pays the price?In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Dajana Nozic, Co-Founder and COO at Nya, for…
What Makes People Stay? Culture, Safety, and Allyship | Lyndsey Higgins, Senior Vice President – Head of Learning & Development and Business Services at Rimes Technologies
In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Lyndsey Higgins, Senior Vice President – Head of Learning & Development and Business Services at Rimes Technologies, to explore…
Power in Connection: Women and Building Networks in Tech | Vanessa Vallely, OBE - CEO & Founder of WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen
On the final #TurntoTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Vanessa Vallely, OBE - CEO & Founder of WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen, for a powerful conversation on the role…
Mental Wealth: Wellbeing at the Heart of Career Pivots | Kate Thompson, Board Member of the Women Pivoting to Digital Task Force
On this #TurntoTech episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia sits down with Kate Thompson, Board Member of the Women Pivoting to Digital Task Force, to explore the power of mental wealth,…
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