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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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Feb 12, 2025 • 39min
How to Compete with Bulge Brackets Through Tech Innovation | Will Winzor-Saile, Managing Director at Redburn Atlantic
How Can Smaller Firms Outpace Giants in FinTech InnovationTune in to the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby, featuring Will Winter-Saile, Managing Director at Redburn Atlantic. Discover how Will and his team are driving cutting-edge advancements in trading technology, balancing innovation with agility, and redefining how smaller firms can compete with industry giants. From tackling the build vs. buy debate to leveraging partnerships for growth.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

Feb 5, 2025 • 40min
The Stratospheric CEOs of Financial Services | Georgie Dickins, Author of Stratospheric CEOs and Managing Director & Co-Founder at Cajetan
What does it take to become a stratospheric CEO and build a culture of success? On this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Georgie Dickins, Author of Stratospheric CEOs and Managing Director & Co-Founder at Cajetan.Georgie shares her incredible journey from 20 years in financial services to founding a leadership development business and writing a must-read book. Together, they explore the traits that define top CEOs, the importance of human-centred leadership, and the secrets to building cultures that attract and retain the best talent.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

Jan 31, 2025 • 12min
The Vision Behind Invest Connect | Ninika Nanda, Founder, CEO & CPO of Invest Connect Marketplace
Can Innovation and Collaboration Solve FinTech’s Biggest Challenges? Join us for an inspiring conversation on FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at FinTech Connect at the Excel Centre in London. Guest host Ian Bailey speaks with Ninika Nanda, Founder, CEO & CPO of Invest Connect Marketplace, about the future of innovation and collaboration in FinTech.In this episode, Ninika shares how Invest Connect is transforming the investment landscape, leveraging AI and partnerships to solve funding challenges, and building a 360° global FinTech ecosystem that empowers businesses and investors alike. 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

Jan 29, 2025 • 32min
The Bitcoin Arms Race: How companies and Countries can Win the War | Peter Lane, Co-Founder & CEO of Jacobi Asset Management
Is Bitcoin the Key to Mainstream Financial Transformation? In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Peter Lane, Co-Founder & CEO of Jacobi Asset Management, to explore how they're revolutionising access to digital assets through regulated Bitcoin ETFs. From his journey starting on the day Lehman Brothers collapsed to driving innovation in asset management, Peter shares insights on mass adoption, ease of access, and the transformative potential of Bitcoin as a long-term investment.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

Jan 27, 2025 • 9min
EBRD’s Approach to FinTech Success | Alexandre Monnier, Principal Banker, Private Equity at EBRD
How is EBRD transforming FinTech across emerging markets? Recorded at FinTech Connect 2024 at the ExCeL Centre in London, this episode features an oberservation into the world of private equity and FinTech investments with Alexandre Monnier, Principal Banker, Private Equity at EBRD, hosted by Ian Bailey.Discover how the EBRD is driving innovation, inclusion, and sustainability across emerging markets, supporting FinTech startups with growth equity strategies, and championing digital transformation on a global scale.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

Jan 22, 2025 • 36min
Why London is Still the Premier Spot for Reg Tech Business | Leo Labels, Founder and CEO of REGnosys
Is Collaboration the Key to Restructuring RegTech?Join Toby on FinTech Focus TV as he sits down with Leo Labels, Founder and CEO of REGnosys, to explore the fascinating world of regulatory technology. From his journey at Goldman Sachs to founding REGnosys, Leo shares insights into how his company is transforming capital markets compliance through innovative, collaborative solutions. Discover how REGnosys is tackling data challenges, driving industry-wide standards, and preparing for an ever-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

Jan 20, 2025 • 8min
Revolutionising Business Verification for Banks and FinTechs with AI | Rhim Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Arva AI
Is AI the Key to Shaking Up Compliance in FinTech?In this episode of Fintech Focus TV, recorded live at the ExCeL Centre in London, Toby sits down with Rhim Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Arva AI. Rhim shares his inspiring journey and discusses how his company is revolutionising business verification through cutting-edge AI solutions. He highlights the entrepreneurial energy at FinTech Connect and offers valuable insights into scaling globally, following a successful funding round led by Google's AI fund. This episode dives into the future of AI in FinTech, exploring its transformative impact on compliance and RegTech. 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

Jan 15, 2025 • 33min
Finch Capital's €10m Investment in Big XYT and the State of Fintech in 24/25 | Eugénie Colonna d'Istria, Investor at Finch Capital
Is This the Blueprint for FinTech Success in 2025?In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV Toby sits down with Eugénie Colonna d'Istria, Investor at Finch Capital, for a deep dive into the future of FinTech. Eugénie shares her expertise on the evolving landscape of the industry, discussing the highlights of the State of FinTech Report 2024, including the resilience of the European market and the emerging shift from B2C to B2B solutions.The conversation also covers Finch Capital’s strategic €10M investment in Big XYT, illustrating the power of niche-focused innovation, and dives into the changing expectations for venture-backed companies, emphasising sustainability and smart growth over the "growth at all costs" mentality.Eugénie offers invaluable insights into what makes a company stand out to investors and shares predictions for 2025, a year poised to bring new opportunities and challenges to the FinTech 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

Jan 13, 2025 • 12min
What AI can Teach FinTech | Ashlea Atigolo, Co-Founder of Finley AI
Unlocking the Power of AI in Finance In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, host Ian Bailey engages in an insightful conversation with Ashlea Atigolo, Co-Founder of INATIGO and Finley AI, recorded at FinTech Connect 2024 in London. Ashlea reveals her transformative journey from wealth management to creating Finley AI, an advanced financial AI agent that is revolutionising data processing, precision, and productivity in the highly regulated financial sector. She explores how AI is being used to accelerate research, enhance workflows, and navigate the challenges of regulation while driving innovation. With INATIGO setting new benchmarks in financial services, this episode is a must-watch for those curious about the intersection of technology and 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

Jan 8, 2025 • 33min
Fintech in 2025: From Venture Winter to Venture Spring | Mark Beeston, Founder of Illuminate Financial
Is This the Blueprint for Success in FinTech Venture Capital?On the latest FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Mark Beeston, Founder of Illuminate Financial, for an insightful conversation about the evolution of venture capital in FinTech. Mark reflects on Illuminate Financial's 10-year journey and their unique venture capital model. He explores key trends shaping financial services technology in 2025 and beyond, emphasising partnerships, strategic investments, and adaptability in today's venture landscape. Covering topics from AI and digital assets to collaboration, this episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and FinTech professionals.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