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FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

Nadia Edwards-Dashti
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fintech
Inclusion
Leadership
Financial Technology
Women In Tech
Transferable Skills
Financial Inclusion
Artificial Intelligence
Women In Leadership
Open Banking
Career Development
Networking
Workplace Inclusion
Mentorship
Sustainability
Money 2020
Financial Services
Employee Well-Being

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.

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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

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Marie Weidlich
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Episode: Why Transferable Skills Are Reshaping FinTech Careers | Marie Weidlich, Open Finance
John SamKubam
CEO for Africa at Crown Agents Bank
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Episode: Leadership That Reflects the Customers You Serve | John SamKubam, CEO for Africa at Crown Agents Bank
Sean Tyrer
CEO, Money Carer
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Episode: Financial Inclusion in FinTech Goes Beyond Compliance | Sean Tyrer, CEO and Founder at the Money Carer Group of Companies
Azy Shojaeian
Group Chief Compliance and Risk Officer and MLRO at Pockit & Monese
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Episode: Why Fair Pay and Progression in FinTech Are Still a Problem | Azy Shojaeian, Group Chief Compliance & Risk Officer & MLRO At Pockit & Monese
Jayde Tipper
Chief People Officer at Temenos
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Episode: Why Flexible Policies Are Critical for FinTech Talent Retention | Jayde Tipper, Chief People Officer at Temenos
Denise Johansson
Co-founder and CEO of Enfuce
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Episode: Why Fraud Is a Financial Inclusion Problem | Denise Johansson, CEO & Co-Founder at Enfuce Financial Services
Dane Pedro
Head of UK Compliance & MLRO at Mollie
Mollie UK
Episode: Compliance Careers in FinTech | Dane Pedro, Head of UK Compliance & MLRO at Mollie
Sam Emery
FinTech and FS executive and non-executive director (NED)
Episode: Are We Designing Financial Systems for Everyone? | Sam Emery, FS Executive, NED and Advisor
Julia Babahina
Lead Tech Risk Management Specialist at Swift
Swift
Episode: It’s Not an Ambition Gap. It’s a System Gap. | Julia Babahina, Lead Tech Risk Management Specialist at Swift

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Nadia Edwards-Dashti
Host of FinTech's DEI Discussions

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Your FinTech Career Doesn’t Have to Be Linear | David Germain — career technologist, industry judge, and now an independent Non-Executive Director
Q: Tell us about your career evolution and how you view the shift to a non-executive director role.
Germain describes a long arc from software development through CIO/CTO roles to leading large transformations, while continuously engaging in governance and external roles to broaden impact. He emphasizes leveraging networks to access new opportunities and maintaining a portfolio of responsibilities that enriches rather than detracts from executive work.
Building Resilient Careers in Financial Technology | Ronel David, Non Executive Director, Advisory Board Member and Fintech Mentor
Q: What should people do to build a portfolio career while remaining employed?
Build financial resilience and runway, start networking early, take stretch assignments, and pursue learning opportunities that align with values to maintain breadth and adaptability.
Building Resilient Careers in Financial Technology | Ronel David, Non Executive Director, Advisory Board Member and Fintech Mentor
Q: What practical steps would you advise for driving inclusion in organisations today?
She emphasizes creating spaces for underrepresented talent with commercial exposure, moving beyond slogans to structured sponsorship and transparent promotion criteria, and measuring inclusive leadership to avoid it becoming optional.
Building Resilient Careers in Financial Technology | Ronel David, Non Executive Director, Advisory Board Member and Fintech Mentor
Q: Tell us a bit about your story there and the power of value exchange.
She describes a career shaped by learning from life experiences, building value through mentoring, and creating meaningful connections that open doors and lead to advisory roles, illustrating how value exchange creates opportunities.
Helping People Win at Work | Neetu Kumar, Head of Graduate Programmes at Centrica
Q: Tell us about your career and your new role at Centrica.
Neetu describes a long tenure at Centrica, moving from frontline roles in the contact center to L&D, coaching, and Talent Acquisition, and most recently leading the graduate and emerging talent programs with a strong spine of inclusive hiring practices.

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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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