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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.Powered by www.harringtonstarr.com
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FinTech's DEI Discussions #WomenofFinTech | Lihi Lutan, Co-Founder and CEO of Opstream.ai
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Lihi Lutan, Co-Founder and CEO of Opstream.ai where she discusses her unique journey as a founder and the proactive measures she took to network and establish her startup, Opstream.ai. Lihi provides insights into the need for a supportive network, the power of persistence in networking, and the significance of recognising and addressing gender biases in professional settings. She also talks about the importance o...
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FinTech's DEI Discussions #OnTour @ Pay360 | Marcus Martinez, Financial Services Industry Advocate, EMEA at Microsoft
On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Marcus Martinez, Financial Services Industry Advocate, EMEA at Microsoft to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London.In this episode, Marcus explores AI's transformative role in payments, highlighting its potential to democratise technology and simplify financial services, making them more accessible and enhancing customer understanding of complex services like mortgages.The pair delve into the chall...
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FinTech's DEI Discussions #OnTour @ PAY630 | Kevin Flood, Payments Ecosystem Strategy Lead for Corporate & International Banking at FIS
Welcome to FinTech's DEI Discussions podcast series! In this special episode recorded live at the Harrington Starr booth at PAY360, Nadia sits down with Kevin Flood, Payments Ecosystem Strategy Lead for Corporate & International Banking at FIS. Kevin shares his visionary approach to steering the payments ecosystem, emphasising the critical role of collaboration in combating financial crime and fostering innovation. He also delves into the importance of diverse thinking in leader...
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FinTech's DEI Discussions #OnTour @ Pay360 | Jovi Ovreo, Director and Member of the Board, UK of Unlimit
On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Jovi Ovreo, Director and Member of the Board, UK of Unlimit to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London.In this episode, Jovi shares his insights on the impact of flexible working environments and the importance of diversity of thought in shaping AI systems within the fintech industry. He highlights how diverse inputs lead to innovative and inclusive outcomes, underscoring the mantra "good in, good o...
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FinTech's DEI Discussions #OnTour @ Pay 360 | Alison Donnelly, Director at fscom
"Nobody goes home and thinks, 'Ah yes, I'm going to make a payment now!' A payment is a means to an end. It's part of our everyday life... But the importance is that it's a tool that's useful, safe and secure for those customers."On today's episode of #WomenOfFinTech, Nadia is joined by Alison Donnelly, Director at fscom and Ireland Ambassador for the European Women Payments Network (EWPN)— LIVE at Pay 360.Alison shares her journey in the payments industry, from her early days at the Consumer...
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FinTech's DEI Discussions #OnTour @ Pay360 | Merusha Naidu, Global Head of Network Partnerships at Paymentology
On this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Merusha Naidu, Global Head of Network Partnerships at Paymentology to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London.In this episode, Merusha delves into the significance of financial inclusion, emphasising the importance of making payment tools accessible and reliable for every demographic, and discusses how this fosters inclusivity.The pair explore the challenges and solutions for making the payments ind...