FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington Starr

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at Quant Strats 2025, host Lucia and Bruce Beckloff, CEO of YellowDog, explore how quant teams are pushing the boundaries of cloud, AI, and high-performance computing, scaling to tens of thousands of machines to accelerate research, backtesting, and alpha generation. Bruce also discusses the launch of RayDog and why seamless access to massive compute is becoming a competitive differentiator for hedge funds.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

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at Quant Strats 2025, Lucia sits down with Anya van den Berg, Global Head of Sales – Analytics at Deutsche Börse.From the launch of Eurex Dynamics to the evolution of analytics across global markets, Anya shares an insider look at how Deutsche Börse is transforming market transparency, data accessibility, and trading insights for quant teams, hedge funds, banks, and market makers.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

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Nick Reed, Chief Strategy Officer at Bizzdesign, for a fascinating discussion on how organisations can transform faster and more effectively in an age defined by complexity, AI, and constant change.Nick shares his insights on bridging the gap between strategy and execution, breaking down silos, and ensuring transformation projects deliver real value rather than getting lost in analysis paralysis. Together, they explore how businesses can embrace AI responsibly, manage governance without slowing innovation, and create resilience across their operations.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

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded at Quant Strats 2025, Oli Knight, AVP at Harrington Starr, sits down with Robert Martinez, Chief Revenue Officer at Code Willing, to explore how the company is transforming data infrastructure and backtesting for quant and systematic trading firms.From the origins of Code Willing with QuantBot Technologies to its client-driven innovations and multi-asset expansion, Robert shares fascinating insights into how firms can optimise alpha generation by outsourcing the heavy lifting of data management.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 this episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded live at the Future of Capital Markets Tech Summit: Buy AND Build Event 2025, Toby sits down with Paul Humphrey, CEO and Elliot Banks, CPO of BMLL to discuss how historical market data is reshaping trading technology.From the shift from build vs buy to build on trust, to why data quality is the foundation of every successful AI and machine learning application, Paul and Elliot share how BMLL is redefining what it means to innovate in market data.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 sits down with Paul Bowhay, SVP and FinTech Lead at Hotwire, to unpack the power of storytelling, brand strategy, and authenticity in FinTech.From navigating funding rounds to finding your USP and cutting through the noise, this conversation is packed with insights on how effective comms and marketing can supercharge growth in a competitive market.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

On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed at this year’s Future of Capital Markets Tech Summit: Buy AND Build Event, Toby sat down with Diana Stanescu, Finance and Capital Markets at Keysight Technologies, to explore how speed, quality, and trust are redefining the trading technology landscape.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 this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with David Marcos, Founder and Managing Partner at Quantoro Technologies, to explore how AI agents are redefining trading, portfolio management, and the investor experience.From simplifying complex investment strategies to the rise of AI-powered decision-making, this conversation dives into how technology is transforming finance, and what’s coming next.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 this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Matt Mcloughlin, Strategic CEO, COO & CCO, to explore how technology, transformation, and leadership are redefining the future of finance.From AI adoption and scalable data strategies to leadership in high-performance environments, Matt shares his insights on what it takes to build truly innovative, future-ready financial organisations.They also dive into the growing opportunities in the Middle East and why this region is fast becoming a global hub for FinTech innovation.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

On this week’s episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby welcomes back Rupak Ghose, Strategic Writer and Advisor, for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of hedge funds, market structure, and the shifting dynamics of modern finance.From the rise of multi-strategy pod shops to the transformation of FinTech and trading, Rupak shares unique insights drawn from his decades-long career, including his time at ICAP, his Substack success, and his work advising global financial institutions.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