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Oct 10, 2025 • 30min

Solving the challenges in the Race to Net Zero | Naufal Sarghini, Founder of SM Netzero

On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Naufal Sarghini, Founder of SM Netzero, to explore how data, automation, and a purpose-led mindset can help businesses take action on sustainability.Discover how Naufal’s platform is empowering companies to track emissions, meet regulatory demands, and build a greener future, one integration at a time.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Oct 8, 2025 • 40min

B2B Financial Technology Enterprise Sales Is Hard - Here is How you Can Win | James Dawson, CEO and Founder of Humble Technology

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with James Dawson, CEO and Founder of Humble Technology, for an unfiltered conversation about the realities of scaling sales teams in high-growth FinTech environments. Drawing on his experience at ICAP, OpenFin, and now Humble Technology, James shares his insights on what makes a great sales leader, why culture beats targets, and how to create an environment where success becomes inevitable.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Oct 6, 2025 • 14min

America's Trading Conference 2025 with the FIX Trading Community | Scott Govoni, Regional Director, FIX Trading Community

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby catches up with Scott Govoni to discuss how the FIX Trading Community continues to strengthen collaboration and innovation across the financial markets ecosystem.Scott shares exciting insights into the upcoming Americas Trading Conference in New York, from key topics like AI in trading, 24/5 markets, digital assets, and market structure to how FIX brings together global participants to create a more efficient and connected trading environment.They explore why community-driven engagement, open standards, and collaboration between firms, vendors, and regulators are crucial to the future of capital markets, and how events like FIX’s are helping shape the conversation.If you’re passionate about FinTech, trading technology, and the evolution of electronic markets, this is an episode packed with insights you won’t want to miss.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Oct 1, 2025 • 21min

The World's First ETF Primary Market Platform Using Distributed Ledger Technology | Roger Balch, Chief Commercial Officer at ETPLink

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Roger Balch, Chief Commercial Officer at ETPLink, to explore how they’re transforming one of the most overlooked areas in financial services: the ETF creation and redemption process.This episode dives into:- Why the ETF primary market is due for a tech overhaul- How DLT and smart contracts are enabling real efficiency- What it takes to scale a FinTech business globally- The team, talent, and tech behind ETPLink’s successWith almost 40 counterparties already onboard and global expansion underway, this is one of the most exciting conversations we’ve had on the evolution of capital markets infrastructure.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Sep 24, 2025 • 31min

Delivering Certainty in Capital Markets | Daniel Curry, Chief Revenue Officer at Connamara

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Daniel Curry, Chief Revenue Officer at Connamara, to explore how a 25-year-old capital markets firm is embracing innovation without compromising its reputation for delivering certainty.From the successful spinout of EP3 to pioneering exchange technology and helping clients migrate from legacy systems to microservices architecture, Dan shares what it takes to stay relevant and resilient in a rapidly evolving space.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Sep 17, 2025 • 40min

AI Adoption in Financial Markets: Competence, Reliability, Trust | Jim Sadler, Chief Product, Technology and Operations Officer at AutoRek

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Jim Sadler, Chief Product, Technology and Operations Officer at AutoRek, for a powerful conversation on one of the most transformative topics in financial services today: agent-to-agent collaboration and the real-world application of AI.Jim shares his expert view on how we move beyond the hype and into the practical, exploring the shift from automation to autonomy, the critical importance of trust in intelligent agent ecosystems, and why the future of financial services depends on more than just competence. With compelling insights on how customer value, transparency, and convenience will drive the next wave of innovation, this episode is a must-watch for anyone shaping the future of FinTech.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Sep 10, 2025 • 35min

From Web3 to Dev Everything - FinTech in 2025 | Matt Dangerfield, Director at Financial Technology Advisors

This week on FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Matt Dangerfield, Director at Financial Technology Advisors, for a look into the pioneering edge of FinTech, from fractional CTO work and Web3 innovation to Dev Everything culture, vibe coding, and the AI–crypto convergence.With over 45 engagements in 10 years across AR/VR, front office trading, blockchain, and beyond, Matt shares practical insight from the frontline of financial technology transformation.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Sep 3, 2025 • 35min

Don't Sell AI - Sell a Solution to a Problem | Ernst Dolce, Co-Founder and CEO at Banqora

In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Ernst Dolce, Co-Founder and CEO at Banqora, to explore how AI is tackling settlement failures, reducing infrastructure costs, and empowering financial institutions to scale with speed.If you're serious about the future of data, AI, and capital markets infrastructure, this is one you don’t want to miss. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Aug 27, 2025 • 34min

Building a World First Financial Autopilot | Laura Cornely, CEO & Co-Founder at Count Finance

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Laura Cornely, CEO & Co-Founder at Count Finance, to explore the bold vision behind the first fully automated, regulated financial advisor app. From VC insights to scaling through the FCA Sandbox, Laura shares her founder journey, lessons from private equity, and what it takes to reshape personal finance in the UK and beyond.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com
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Aug 20, 2025 • 39min

How to Retain Fintech Talent by Building a Learning Environment | Mike Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at Mallon Associates

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Mike Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at Mallon Associates, to explore why customised training is more than just a perk, it’s a competitive advantage.From capturing institutional knowledge to creating tailored development programmes that boost retention, Mike shares actionable strategies that help businesses build loyal, high-performing teams in an industry where average tenure can be less than 18 months.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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