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FinTech Focus TV is hosted by Harrington Starr’s CEO, Toby Babb. This celebrated podcast invites the industry’s foremost thought leaders to share their role in driving innovation, growth, and technological change. From the merge of TradFi and DeFi, to the current state of FinTech investment opportunities, FinTech Focus TV places the spotlight on the most pressing marketplace conversations.We are always looking for people from across the industry to join us on FinTech Focus TV? Keen to get involved? Or know someone ideal for the show?Get in touch: marketing@harringtonstarr.com
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Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
A ‘how to’ Guide to Build a Data Platform | Mick Hittesdorf, OneTick Cloud Product Architect at OneMarketData
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the AI in Capital Markets Summit in NYC, Toby sits down with Mick Hittesdorf, OneTick Cloud Product Architect at OneMarketData, for a deep dive into the real foundations of AI success in capital markets.From embracing interoperability and open data formats to building trust through data quality and governance, this episode explores how OneMarketData is enabling the next generation of market data 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

Aug 8, 2025 • 13min
The AI Education Revolution | Kieran Seaward, Director of Sales at Neueda
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Kieran Seaward, Director of Sales at Neueda, for a fascinating conversation on the evolving demands of talent, training, and technology in today’s capital markets. With a strong focus on AI readiness, Kieran shares how Neueda is supporting global financial institutions to close skills gaps, reduce churn, and future-proof their workforce.They explore what makes Belfast such a unique success story in FinTech, the importance of continuous learning, and why investing in tailored training is no longer optional; it’s essential.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 6, 2025 • 31min
Breaking the Model of Transformation | Brian Harkin, Head of Technology & Innovation at Centrus
Brian Harkin, Head of Technology & Innovation at Centrus and author of 'Galapagos,' dives into the intricacies of transformation. He discusses the staggering costs of failed efforts and unveils the human-centric Galapagos Framework, emphasizing that success hinges on aligning leadership with human needs. Harkin critiques traditional strategies, promoting bespoke approaches that prioritize agility and resilience in navigating financial services challenges. His insights inspire organizations to adopt tailored, iterative steps towards sustainable transformation.

Aug 4, 2025 • 21min
How AWS is unlocking innovation faster in Capital Markets | Alex Mirarchi, Head of Business Development for Financial Market Infrastructure and Trading at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
From GenAI to trading infrastructure, AWS is driving the evolution of capital markets, and we had the chance to explore it all with Alex Mirarchi, Head of Business Development for Financial Market Infrastructure and Trading at AWS.Recorded live at the Trading Tech Briefing NYC by A-Team Events, this episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby Babb, dives into how AWS is enabling both fintech disruptors and global institutions to innovate faster, build trust, and redefine what’s possible in financial services.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

Aug 1, 2025 • 14min
From Buy or Build to Buy & Build | Dan Davis, Head of Growth at Connamara Technologies
On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV recorded live at the A-Team Group's TradingTech Briefing in NYC, host Toby Babb sits down with Dan Davis, Head of Growth at Connamara Technologies, to explore how their EP3 platform is transforming exchange infrastructure and empowering market innovation.From buy-vs-build to real-time settlement, decentralised clearing to customer-led product development, this conversation dives deep into what’s next for exchange tech.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

Jul 30, 2025 • 29min
What is Causing the Rapid Rise in Fraud? | Alyssa Iyer, Head of AML at Lynx Tech
On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Alyssa Iyer, Head of AML at Lynx Tech, for an unmissable conversation about how AI is transforming the fight against financial crime.Alyssa shares her journey from investigator to product leader, offering expert insights into how Lynx Tech is using adaptive AI to outpace increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. They explore why traditional fraud detection methods are no longer enough, how financial institutions can balance seamless customer experiences with robust compliance, and what the future holds for AML in a rapidly evolving regulatory 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

Jul 28, 2025 • 13min
Why Development has Moved out of the IT Department in FS | Andrew George, Markets Trading Controls and Technology Lead at 3Forge
Recorded live at TradingTech Briefing in NYC, this episode features Andrew George, Markets Trading Controls and Technology Lead at 3Forge, in conversation with Toby Babb.From real-time risk and algorithmic trading to the evolving role of IT in finance, Andrew shares how 3Forge is empowering non-traditional tech teams to build scalable, lightning-fast solutions, without the legacy burden.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

Jul 25, 2025 • 18min
Proactive surveillance, Bad Data and the Raised Expectations of the Regulators | Ozzie Berrios, Senior Pre-Sales Specialist at SteelEye
Recorded live at the AI in Capital Markets Summit, this episode features a brilliant conversation between Toby Babb and Ozzie Berrios, Senior Pre-Sales Specialist at SteelEye.Ozzie shares front-line insights into how SteelEye is leveraging AI to revolutionise voice surveillance, reduce false positives, and prepare clients for the ever-evolving demands of global regulators.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

Jul 23, 2025 • 32min
Embracing AI - Why traditional funds are getting left behind | Zuber Seth, Managing Partner and Founder of Orchid
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with the Managing Partner and Founder of Orchid, Zuber Seth, to unpack his extraordinary journey, at just 22, Zuber Seth is already transforming the future of asset managementZuber shares how Orchid evolved from a hedge fund concept backed by the Kuwait Investment Authority into a powerful AI platform that automates everything from model research to macro analysis. He explains why he believes “SaaS is dead,” how AI is democratising asset management, and what it means to build a financial agent that creates itself.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

Jul 21, 2025 • 13min
Innovations & Venues | Krissy Lawler, Business Development at OneChronos
In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the TradingTech Briefing in New York, Toby is joined by Krissy Lawler, Business Development at OneChronos.Krissy dives into how OneChronos is challenging convention in US equities, FX, and beyond, bringing optimisation and auction-based innovation to market structure. They explore interdisciplinary talent, venue evolution across asset classes, and why fresh perspectives are essential to driving FinTech forward.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


