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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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Apr 9, 2025 • 37min
ATTRACTING AND ENGAGING WORLD CLASS TECH TALENT AT TRANSFICC | Tom McKee, Co-Founder of TransFICC
In the latest episode of FinTech Fcous TV, Toby Babb sits down with Tom McKee, Co-Founder of TransFICC, to discuss the company’s journey, hiring philosophy, and the future of fixed income connectivity.From building a workplace designed for technologists to strategically expanding into new markets, Tom shares how TransFICC has maintained a high talent density, embraced remote-first collaboration, and continued delivering cutting-edge solutions.- What makes a great workplace for technologists?- The art of scaling without compromising quality- Insights on FinTech hiring, retention, and leadershipFinTech 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 7, 2025 • 15min
From Academia to Alpha | with Michael Hayes, Samir Shah, Revant Nayar, Ilya Voytov and Amrita Tiwari
Recorded live at Quant Strats US, this episode of FinTech Focus TV sees co-host Oli Knight joined by five standout leaders in quantitative finance.Michael Hayes, Executive Director at MSCI Inc., Samir Shah, Managing Member, CEO & CIO at MBS Mantra, Revant Nayar, CIO at FMI Technologies, Ilya Voytov, SVP at Lazard Asset Management, and Amrita Tiwari, Investment Analytics at New York Life Investment Management share real-world insights on building successful quant careers, moving beyond academic theory, and embracing bold, first-principles thinking.From AI innovation to the challenges of recruitment and mentorship, this episode dives into the mindset and motivation behind the best in the business.It’s a grounded, forward-looking conversation on what’s driving real impact in today’s quant 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

Apr 4, 2025 • 12min
Enhancing Trader Efficiency though Innovative Solutions | Dina Dede, Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft
FinTech Focus TV is back with a special episode recorded live at TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf. Toby Babb sits down with Dina Dede, Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, for an insightful conversation on the future of AI in financial services. They explore how AI is transforming trader efficiency, the rise of low-code solutions, and the challenges of AI adoption in highly regulated industries. Dina shares her thoughts on the evolving role of AI, the importance of interoperability, and how professionals can stay ahead in this rapidly changing 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

Mar 31, 2025 • 39min
THE POWER OF BLOCKCHAIN AND THE STABLECOIN GAME-CHANGER | Richard Crook, CEO at Deus X Pay
On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Richards Crook, CEO at Deus X Pay, to explore how stablecoins are transforming global transactions. From tackling the inefficiencies of cross-border payments to bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi, Richard shares invaluable insights on regulatory shifts, the future of blockchain-powered finance, and Deus X Pay’s mission to enable fast, cost-effective, frictionless transactions. What does 2025 hold for stablecoin adoption? How will evolving regulations impact digital finance? 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

Mar 28, 2025 • 15min
From Monolithic to agile Architectures in High Performance Trading Systems |
In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed live at TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, Toby sits down with Jon Butler, Co-Founder & CEO at Velox, to explore the evolution of trading technology. From the rise of but-and-build models to the real impact of AI and automation, Jon shares insights on what’s shaping the future of capital markets.- How are firms balancing efficiency with innovation?- Why is legacy tech becoming a bottleneck for trading firms?- What’s next for Velox in 2025?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

Mar 26, 2025 • 41min
bigdata.com and the Year of the AI Agent | Peter Hafez, Chief Data Scientist at RavenPack
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Peter Hafez, Chief Data Scientist at RavenPack, to explore the game-changing role of AI, NLP, and large language models in financial markets. Peter shares his journey at RavenPack, from its early days as an R&D-driven business to becoming a global leader in news analytics and big data solutions. With BigData.com now live, we discuss how AI-powered research assistants and data-driven decision-making are shaping the future of finance.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

Mar 24, 2025 • 45min
The Evolution of FS Markets in 2025 | HFT Tech Trends 2025
In this latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with industry experts to explore the shifting dynamics of trading strategies, market globalisation, and the role of AI in financial markets. Joining the conversation are Himesh Soneji, Managing Director at Tech Advocates, Asim Farooq, Business Development at a Proprietary Trading Firm, and Rob Lane, Global Head of Business Execution, Low Latency at LSEG. They discuss the transition from speed to quality in trading, the impact of AI and data analytics, the opportunities in global markets like China, India, and Saudi Arabia, and the ongoing importance of low latency and market 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

Mar 19, 2025 • 40min
SteelEye 2 Years on From Series B | Matt Smith, CEO at SteelEye
STEELEYE 2 YEARS ON FROM SERIES B In the latest episode, Toby sits down with Matt Smith, CEO at SteelEye, for a deep dive into the evolving world of regulatory surveillance, data innovation, and FinTech growth. From navigating global expansion and scaling in uncertain markets to embracing AI-driven efficiencies, Matt shares the realities of leadership, resiliance, and driving a business forward in today's financial landscape.- What's next for FinTech compliance?- Expanding into new market and maintaining top-tier service- How AI and technology are shaping the future of surveillanceFinTech 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

Mar 17, 2025 • 13min
The new skill set for the AI World | Joe Ronan, Lead Engineer EMEA at 3forge
Live from TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, this episode of FinTech Focus TV features Joe Ronan, Lead Engineer EMEA at 3forge, in conversation with host Toby Babb. They explore how AI is reshaping software development, the evolution of engineering roles in financial services, and how 3forge is enabling firms to build scalable, high-performance front-end solutions. From cutting-edge technology to bridging the gap between developers and business leaders, this is a must-watch for anyone in trading tech 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

Mar 12, 2025 • 37min
Capital Markets are Less Efficient Than 15 Years Ago and How AI is Changing That | Bin Ren, Founder & CEO at SigTech
AI, Capital Markets & The Future of FinanceThe latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is here! Host Toby Babb sits down with Bin Ren, Founder & CEO at SigTech, to explore how AI is revolutionising capital markets, reshaping investment strategies, and redefining productivity.Key topics include:- The evolution of AI from co-pilot to autonomous agent- How GenAI is transforming decision-making in finance- The inefficiencies in capital markets—and how AI can fix them- Why AI-driven investment strategies are the future of asset managementFinTech 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


