FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

By: Nadia Edwards-Dashti
  • Summary

  • 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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    © 2025 FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
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Episodes
  • Inclusion Includes YOU: Why FinTech Leaders Are Backing DE&I
    Feb 11 2025

    Why does inclusion matter now more than ever?


    In this special episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, we sit down with the sponsors of our International Women’s Day: FinTech Inclusion Includes YOU event—leaders who have stepped up when so many others have stepped back.


    Lynda Clarke, CEO of Tribe Payments, Matt Cheung CEO of iPushPull and Matt Smith CEO of SteelEye share why inclusion isn’t just a moral imperative, but a business one too. From overcoming DEI setbacks to building workplaces that truly value diverse perspectives, this conversation is a must-listen.


    Because inclusion isn’t just about some—it’s about all. Join us on the 5th March as we make FinTech a better place for everyone 👇

    https://link.harringtonstarr.com/IWD25/LI

    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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    15 mins
  • Invisible Ceilings, Visible Changes | Christine Meredith, Head of Fixed Income Technology at Janus Henderson Investors
    Feb 6 2025

    Is Inclusion in FinTech Still Just Talk—or Are We Finally Taking Action?

    On this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia sits down with Christine Meredith, Head of Fixed Income Technology at Janus Henderson Investors and Investment Woman of the Year winner.

    Christine shares her journey into FinTech, the hurdles she faced breaking into leadership, and why inclusion isn't just a conversation - it's an action. From navigating an eight-round interview process to challenging industry norms, she reflects on the power of representation, the role of middle management in DEI, and why workplace authenticity must be earned.

    - Why does middle management hold the key to true inclusion?
    - How can we move beyond just identifying problems and start solving them?
    - What does it really take to thrive in a male-dominated industry?

    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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    16 mins
  • Sustainability Meets Inclusion | Gihan Hyde, CEO at CommUnique
    Feb 4 2025

    Can sustainable success in FinTech exist without inclusion?

    In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Gihan Hyde, CEO at CommUnique, to uncover the transformative intersection of sustainability, inclusion, and ESG in financial technology.

    From breaking down the differences between ESG and sustainability to discussing the power of diversity in building thriving workplaces, Gihan shares invaluable insights and actionable advice for creating real, impactful change.

    Highlights include:

    • Why inclusion is key to sustainability success
    • The challenges and opportunities in ESG reporting
    • How businesses can empower their teams for a more sustainable future

    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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    14 mins

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