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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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May 16, 2025 • 6min
The Future of Market Design: Fixed Income | Vincent Grandjean, Founder & CEO of Propellant.Digital
In this exclusive on-location episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby sits down with Vincent Grandjean, Founder & CEO of Propellant.Digital, at the vibrant FIX EMEA Trading Conference in London.Vincent brings over two decades of experience across equity and fixed income markets, and shares the remarkable journey behind the launch and rapid rise of Propellant.Digital. As a data analytics firm focused on fixed income, the company is transforming how banks, asset managers, and trading venues access and act on public datasets.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

May 14, 2025 • 42min
AI BEYOND THE HYPE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES | Sid Jayakumar, Founder and CEO of Finster AI
On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Sid Jayakumar, Founder and CEO of Finster AI, for a powerful conversation that cuts through the noise around AI in financial services.From building foundational models at Google DeepMind to launching one of the most exciting AI startups in FinTech, Sid shares how Finster AI is helping tier-one banks and asset managers move beyond the hype and into real, measurable productivity gains. They dive into the challenges of procurement and regulation, the power of AI-driven workflows, and what true adoption looks like in a risk-averse industry.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

May 12, 2025 • 31min
Next Gen Transactions | Live @ Pay360
FinTech Focus TV arrives at London’s ExCeL Centre for a special episode recorded live at Pay360 2025. Hosted by Toby Babb and Ian Bailey, this episode brings together some of the most influential voices in FinTech to explore the latest trends in payments, digital assets, compliance, embedded finance, smart data, and talent strategy.Featuring expert insights from Peter Theunis, Gabriele Zuliani, James Johansen, Stephen Winyard, Aron Alexander, Sara Cass, Wasim Mushtaq, Sean Forward, Gary Palmer, Subramaniam, and Jesper Domargård, this is a must-watch for anyone navigating the future 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.com

May 9, 2025 • 11min
The Next Frontier of Digital Assets | Dr Robert Barnes, Co-CEO at BPX and Managing Director at Anopolis
In this powerful edition of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Toby sits down with Dr Robert Barnes, Co-CEO of BPX and Managing Director of Anopolis, to unpack the evolving digital asset landscape and the legal milestones shaping the future of tokenisation.From BPX’s groundbreaking entry into the UK’s digital securities sandbox to insights from the T+1 settlement panel, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, regulation, and inclusion in financial markets.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

May 7, 2025 • 28min
Create The Future at Money20/20 Europe | Ian Horne, Head of Content: Europe at Money20/20
In this episode, Toby Babb speaks with Ian Horne, Head of Content: Europe at Money20/20, to explore the strategic thinking behind one of the world’s most prominent FinTech events. With over 9,000 attendees expected in Amsterdam this June, Ian shares how the team curates world-class content, fosters meaningful industry connections, and ensures the event delivers measurable value for delegates, speakers, and sponsors alike.Gain exclusive insight into what sets Money20/20 apart, from its rigorous speaker selection process to its bold approach to content and experience design.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

May 2, 2025 • 8min
The Future of Investment: Digital Assets & Tokenization | Madeleine Boys, Director of Programmes and Innovation at Global Digital Finance
We're excited to welcome Madeleine Boys, Director of Programmes and Innovation at Global Digital Finance, to this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby and recorded at the FIX EMEA Trading Conference 2025. From tokenised money market funds to interoperability standards and institutional adoption, Madeleine sits down with Toby to share brilliant insights into the evolving digital asset landscape and why "the time is now" for real industry 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

Apr 30, 2025 • 40min
Why you MUST lean into AI in Capital Markets Today | AI panel re-run
We’re bringing back one of our most talked-about FinTech Focus TV episodes—an unfiltered, high-impact panel on AI hosted by Toby.This conversation features Rebecca Healey, Daniel Shepherd, Paul Brennan, and Andy Simpson, exploring how AI is reshaping trading technology, the rise of agentic models, and why collaboration—not competition—is driving the next wave of innovation.From the realities of adoption to global arms races, regulatory challenges, and practical use cases, this episode delivers sharp insight into where AI in financial services is heading 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

Apr 28, 2025 • 16min
The Summit for Wealth Management | Amy Malkani, Director at Dovestone Media, and Stewart Sanderson, CEO at IM Asset Management Limited.
On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb speaks with Amy Malkani, Director at Dovestone Media, and Stewart Sanderson, CEO at IM Asset Management Limited.With The Summit for Wealth Management 2025 just around the corner, this episode explores what attendees can expect — from the key trends shaping the industry to the format of the day and why it’s become a must-attend event in the wealth management calendar.Watch now for insight into what’s coming on 12th May 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

Apr 25, 2025 • 8min
What Does the Ultimate High-Performance Architecture Look Like? | Deepak Dhayatker, Chief Technology Officer at Rapid Addition Limited
We’re excited to release this latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded at the TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf. Join Toby as he sits down with Deepak Dhayatker, Chief Technology Officer at Rapid Addition Limited, to dive into the future of micro services and high-performing trading architectures. In this insightful conversation, Deepak explores:The transition from monolithic to agile microservicesKey principles for building low-latency, high-throughput trading systemsHow Rapid Addition is enhancing products and embracing cloud-native architectures to stay ahead of the curve.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

Apr 23, 2025 • 38min
Start up to Scale up - Big Wins and Tough Lessons - A Remarkable FinTech Journey | Amplifi Capital
On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Toby Babb sits down with Tobias Gruber, CEO & Co-Founder of Amplifi Capital, and Murtaza Kanchwala, Chief Technology Officer at Amplifi Capital.They dive into the incredible journey of scaling Amplifi Capital, the challenges of hiring in hyper-growth mode, and how AI, data, and cutting-edge technology are shaping the future of 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