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In the latest episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Totem’s CRO, Matt Ryan to discuss Totem's evolution, highlighting their integration of technology to enhance user-generated content and support virtual and hybrid events. The pair explore the importance of data in creating personalised and efficient event experiences, and the role of technology in improving event ROI and participant engagement. Matt introduces the concept of "digital hospitality," stressing the need for enhanced online client interactions and personalised experiences to keep attendees engaged. 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

In the latest episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Adedamola Adetola the General Manager of Europe and Africa at Bridgewise.Adedamola discusses Bridgewise’s $21 million Series A funding round and its innovative use of AI, pivoting from running an equity fund to generating institutional-grade research reports on undercovered stocks globally.The episode delves into the company's strategic growth, particularly in the retail segment, and addresses the longer sales cycles in institutional markets while emphasising the importance of building trust through responsible AI practicesThe pair cover the global market dynamics, including capital concentration and the lack of analyst coverage for smaller companies, which Bridgewise aims to address.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.comFinTech 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

In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Martin de Rijke, Business Operations Manager at Maple Finance. Martin shares his fascinating journey from discovering Bitcoin in high school to leading growth at Maple Finance, an innovative institutional marketplace built on blockchain technology. Discover how Maple is revolutionising the financial industry by bringing transparency and efficiency through decentralised finance (DeFi). Learn about their latest offering, Syrup, which opens institutional-grade yields to a broader audience. Martin also discusses the future of DeFi, predicting a significant surge in mainstream adoption driven by user-friendly innovations. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in fintech careers and the evolving landscape of financial technology.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.comFinTech 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

In the latest episode of Fintech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with True Partnership’s Co-Founder & CEO, Thomas Ungi, about how his transformative experience with coaching led him to co-found True Partnership.We discover how the firm has grown, expanded and emphasised their focus on understanding individual needs, fostering diversity, and connecting with people.The pair discuss the importance of recognising and nurturing unconventional talent and sharing anecdotes about successful hires from non-traditional backgrounds. They also talk about the evolving recognition of coaching in the financial sector, noting its crucial role in enhancing performance, retention, and overall well-being.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.comFinTech 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

Joining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Duncan Higgins, CEO of Sustainable Trading where he discusses his initiative to make the trading industry more environmentally and socially responsible.With a 25-year career in finance, Duncan founded Sustainable Trading to address the industry's lack of a concerted sustainability effort. The initiative has seen strong support, growing from 30 to 60 member firms, driven by the commercial benefits of sustainability for clients and potential hires.Tune in to hear Duncan’s advice on the growing importance of sustainability in attracting and retaining talent and the necessity for firms to align their practices with these values to stay competitive.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.comFinTech 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

Joining Ian Bailey on this special Pay360 episode of FinTech Focus TV is Peter Theunis, Senior Vice President of Sales at BPC Banking Technologies. With over 25 years in payments and banking, Peter shares BPC's journey from a traditional software vendor to a SaaS and processing company, emphasising their SmartVista platform and expansion into fraud management, digital banking, and public transport solutions.Highlighting BPC's global reach, Peter explains their support for customers in over 120 countries, focusing on innovation and adapting to market demands. He emphasises the importance of digital ecosystems, government partnerships, and balancing regulatory compliance with innovation to build trust in digital payments.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.comFinTech 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

On this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, Ian is joined by marketing legends within the space at Payal Raina’s FinTech B2B Marketing Conference in April. Ian spoke with Payal Raina, Rashee Pandey, Emmy Granström, Meredith Odgers, Sumeet Vermani, Natasha Gay, Mia Mohammad, Georgie Taylor, Michael Borrelli, Shelia Mitham and Vanessa Lovatt about the significant role of marketing in driving growth and innovation in the FinTech industry.This episode emphasises that effective marketing is essential for FinTechs to differentiate themselves, build trust, and orchestrate comprehensive solutions in a competitive and rapidly changing industry.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.comFinTech 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

Joining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Ross Kolodyazhnyi, CEO of DCM and CTPO at Calyptus. Ross shares his journey from digitalising banks in Eastern Europe to leading fintech innovations at Wirex and now as CEO of DCM. He discusses his role in integrating blockchain with traditional banking and emphasises the importance of transparency and interoperability in financial transactions. Tune in to learn about DCM's upcoming product launch and Ross' vision for the future of fintech, which aims to revolutionise payment processes without compromising efficiency and security.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.comFinTech 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

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby Babb welcomes Tom Lazenga and Steve Roe from TNS. Tom, head of the financial markets business, and Steve, the founder of West Highland, discuss the recent acquisition of West Highland by TNS. They share insights on the strategic motivations behind the merger, the importance of maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit, and the impact on market data operations. The pair also share valuable knowledge about the synergies created by this merger, the benefits for clients, and the exciting prospects for global expansion. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in business acquisitions, market data solutions, and the dynamic world of Financial Technology careers and business. FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.comFinTech 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

In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Ian welcomes Katerina Rabava, Marketing Head at Tata Consultancy Services, to the show at the Harrington Starr booth at the FinTech B2B Marketing Conference event.Katerina emphasises how marketing goes beyond traditional boundaries to drive innovation and growth, especially in a post-COVID world where it transcends being merely a 'colouring department.'Exploring the role of AI in marketing, Katerina emphasises its role as an enabler rather than just a tool. The pair also explore how events like marathons help humanise technology, enhancing customer engagement through experiential storytelling.Katerina discusses marketing's key role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, showing how purpose-driven brands achieve meaningful engagement and social impact.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.comFinTech 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