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FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

Nadia Edwards-Dashti
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion
Fintech
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leadership
Women In Tech
Financial Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Financial Inclusion
Open Banking
Transferable Skills
Women In Leadership
Diversity
Career Development
Marketing
Technology
Allyship
Networking
Financial Services
Workplace Inclusion

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, offer... more

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In 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.

Emma shares how ClearBank has approached scaling while protecting its ... more

Artificial 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 Money20/20 2026, this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions sees ... more

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Heather Xiao, Founder and Lead at Horizon Zero Ltd, to explore why the future of AI, smart data and open banking depends on putting people first.

Heather shares ... more

What does the future of payments look like, and who is building it?

In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Sumaiyah Ali Qadri, Founder of Zentra, to discuss payment resilience, intelligent infrastructure an... more

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Joel Blake
Founder and CEO of GFA Exchange
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Episode: How Inclusive Innovation Creates Better FinTech Businesses | Joel Blake, Founder and CEO of GFA Exchange
Stacy Litke
VP of Banking Programs at Green Check
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Episode: The Power of Purpose in Financial Services | Stacy Litke, VP, Banking Programs at Green Check Verified
Helene Panzarino
Experienced FinTech relationship professional, former banker, investment readiness consultant, and business advisor
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Episode: The 100-Year Life Is Reshaping Financial Services | Helene Panzarino, experienced FinTech relationship professional, former banker, investment readiness consultant, and business advisor
Jo Akers-Khan
Global Head of Regional Marketing at Feedzai
Feedzai
Episode: How to Pivot Your Career and Thrive in FinTech | Joanna Akers-Khan, Senior Director, Global Regional Marketing at Feedzai
Srishti Jain Andreasen
Global Executive for Business Development at RS Software; Country Ambassador for Denmark for EWPN
RS Software; EWPN
Episode: Building the Human Infrastructure Behind FinTech | Srishti Jain Andreasen, Global Executive for Business Development at RS Software and Country Ambassador for Denmark for EWPN
Kelly Waller
Global VP, Field Marketing
Quadient (Quadiate/Quadiate in transcript)
Episode: Why Inclusion Requires Action, Not Intentions | Kelly Waller, Global VP Field Marketing at Quadient
Felicitas Humphrey
Global Head of Marketing at ActiveViam
ActiveViam
Episode: Brand Is the New Revenue Engine | Felicitas Humphrey, Global Head of Marketing at ActiveViam
Emma Callaghan
Director of Marketing at KOR
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Episode: How FinTech Marketing Can Drive Real Change | Emma Callaghan, Director of Marketing at KOR
Marie Weidlich
Community Engagement Lead at Open Finance Community
Open Finance Community
Episode: Why Transferable Skills Are Reshaping FinTech Careers | Marie Weidlich, Open Banking

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Nadia Edwards-Dashti
Host of FinTech's DEI Discussions

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Male Allies Making Space in Digital | Sarwar Khan, Director of Government Affairs UK & Ireland at Salesforce and Strategy Steering Board Member for Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce
Q: Why is male allyship in particular important in digital careers right now?
Equality is a shared responsibility, and male allies can mentor, advocate, and sponsor underrepresented colleagues, helping to create inclusive pipelines and reduce barriers for groups that historically face challenges accessing tech roles.
Male Allies Making Space in Digital | Sarwar Khan, Director of Government Affairs UK & Ireland at Salesforce and Strategy Steering Board Member for Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce
Q: Tell us some of the misconceptions around digital careers that you'd like to debunk.
Many assume you must have a coding background or formal computer science degree to work in tech, but the reality is that transferable everyday skills and a basic fluency with digital tools are often enough to begin, with training and mentorship helping to build deeper expertise.
Building Inclusive AI for FinTech | Carla Canino, Founder, CPO and CEO of Kindlee
Q: What is Kindlee's near-term plan to advance fairness in AI?
Release a transparent benchmark study on chatbot fairness in mid-October to illustrate performance gaps and drive accountability across providers.
Building Inclusive AI for FinTech | Carla Canino, Founder, CPO and CEO of Kindlee
Q: How should the industry tackle systemic bias today?
Adopt responsible AI frameworks, measure impact with concrete metrics, and push for transparency and regulatory alignment to ensure that bias reductions translate into better customer outcomes and trust.
Building Inclusive AI for FinTech | Carla Canino, Founder, CPO and CEO of Kindlee
Q: What does inclusion mean to you in practical terms?
Inclusion means designing products for the tail of the distribution, so that solutions work for people with disabilities, immigrants, and non-native speakers, which also improves the experience for many other users and creates a real business advantage.

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The show's conversations center on how finance technology can advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplaces and products. Across episodes, guests share lived experiences shaping inclusive leadership, equitable pay and progression, accessible product design, and the role of partnerships and education in expanding opportunity. Topics frequently edge into practical steps for recruiting more diverse talent, fostering psychologically safe teams, and building systems that reduce bias in hiring, retention, and advancement. A standout aspect is the emphasis on transferable skills, founder journeys, and policy design—often explored through personal narratives from senior leaders, compliance experts, and marketers working at the intersection... more

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