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 explore how open banking can reduce bias in financial services, why inclusion is never one-size-fits-all, and what genuine allyship looks like inside banks and FinTechs today.

Adam shares his personal journey, reflections on representation, and why challenging who’s in the room is critical to building fairer financial products.

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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 allyship looks like in practice.

From sponsorship vs mentorship, to why inclusion happens behind closed doors, not just on panels, Wasim shares lived experiences, hard truths, and practical actions leaders (and non-leaders alike) can take to create fairer, more inclusive workplaces across FinTech.

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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 shares his personal journey into technology, why access and opportunity matter more than ever in FinTech, and how real innovation depends on who is invited into the conversation. From underprivileged beginnings to leading change, this is an honest discussion about inclusion, leadership, and opening doors across financial technology.

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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, today Amanda joins us for a powerful conversation on creating workplaces where people feel safe, supported, and inspired.

From psychological safety to grassroots inclusion, Amanda shares how 10x Banking embeds impact into every decision, and why meaningful change often starts small.

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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 a candid conversation about leadership, diversity of thought, and why listening is one of the most overlooked skills in FinTech today. Drawing on her journey from criminal law into FinTech leadership, Dajana shares what she’s seen inside startups, scaleups, and boardrooms, including the real risks of tokenism, misaligned leadership teams, and decisions made without diverse voices at the table.

This episode explores how FinTech is maturing as an industry, why authentic inclusion matters more than ever, and what founders, leaders, and hiring managers need to rethink if they want to build sustainable, high-performing teams.

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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 how authentic inclusion transforms careers, retains talent, and drives performance.

From embedding ESG into culture, to building environments where every voice is valued, Lyndsey shares how she “walks the talk”, and why belonging must go far beyond the glossy DEI statements.

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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 of connection, community, and confidence in helping more women pivot into digital careers.

From building networks that accelerate opportunity to creating safe spaces for women in tech, Vanessa shares deeply practical, inspiring advice for anyone looking to make the leap into digital, or support those who are.

'Turn to Tech' is a special 12-part podcast series powered by FinTech's DEI Discussions podcast, in partnership with the City of London Corporation and Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce.

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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, happiness at work, and why well-being must sit at the heart of every career pivot.

Kate shares a brilliant mix of science, lived experience and real-world leadership insight, from her behavioural science background to her work empowering women to thrive in digital careers. This conversation is full of practical advice, tangible evidence, and real stories of transformation.

'Turn to Tech' is a special 12-part podcast series powered by FinTech's DEI Discussions podcast, in partnership with the City of London Corporation and Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce.

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