

FinTech Focus TV – Powered by Harrington Starr
Harrington Starr
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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Jan 6, 2025 • 46min
The Top 1% Workplace Awards: How Leading FinTech Companies are Investing in Talent in 2024
Live on stage at FinTech Connect, Toby Babb is joined by Clare Jones, Chief People Officer at GSS, Joachim Lauterbach, CEO at valantic FSA and Lili Singh, People Business Partner at Calastone. Together, they explore strategies for building successful workplaces in FinTech.The panel discuss practical approaches to leadership, talent retention, and fostering communication, sharing insights from their experiences in creating thriving, people-centric organisations. The discussion covers creating clear career pathways, adapting to hybrid working, and building trust and engagement by actively listening to employees.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 3, 2025 • 13min
Mentoring the Next Generation of Fintech Innovators | Jerry Floros, FinTech Expert and Founder of FinTech Bites
How Will AI and FinTech Shape the Future of Innovation and Equality?Join Toby as he sits down with Jerry Floros, FinTech Expert and Founder of FinTech Bites, live from FinTech Connect 2024 at the Excel Centre, London.With over a decade of experience in the industry, Jerry reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing startups, including his game-changing “Three T’s” framework: Timing, Team, and Tech—the keys to startup success.The conversation delves into the critical ethical and regulatory questions surrounding AI, drawing comparisons to nuclear energy and the need for robust global oversight. Jerry’s passion for gender equality and youth empowerment shines as he advocates for a future where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive in FinTech.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

Dec 18, 2024 • 10min
A Summary of the FIX Americas Trading Conference | Jim Kaye, Executive Director at FIX Trading Community
FIX’s Role in the Future of FinanceJoin Toby as he speaks with Jim Kaye, Executive Director at FIX Trading Community, in the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live from the FIX Americas Trading Conference in New York City.They dive into key topics shaping the industry today, including the future of AI in trading, the evolution of FIX over 30 years, and exciting initiatives like Women in FIX. Plus, Jim shares insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the trading community.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

Dec 16, 2024 • 8min
Forging a Path: Women of FIX | Emiko Kamoda and Katie Kolchin, Founding Members of Women of FIX
How Are Women Transforming the Future of FIX Trading?Join us on FinTech Focus TV, hosted by Toby, as we feature the incredible Emiko Kamoda and Katie Kolchin, founding members of Women of FIX. Recorded live at the FIX Americas Trading Conference in New York, this episode dives into their mission to empower women in the FIX trading community through career mentorship, community building, and knowledge sharing.Discover how they’re driving change through career mentorship, community building, knowledge sharing, and celebrating rising stars in the industry. Emiko and Katie share invaluable insights on breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated space, the importance of allyship, and fostering collaboration across buy-side, sell-side, and regulatory environments.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

Dec 11, 2024 • 34min
Almond FinTech at the core of Blockchain Innovation | Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO and Co-Founder of Almond FinTech
Is This the Future of Global Payments? On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO and Co-Founder of Almond FinTech, for an extraordinary conversation about the future of global money movement, financial inclusion, and blockchain innovation. Almond FinTech is not just another player in the FinTech space; they’re revolutionising cross-border payments by leveraging blockchain technology to deliver faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions. Adam shares the story behind Almond FinTech’s success and how they’re empowering financial institutions to reshape the global economy.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

Dec 9, 2024 • 7min
Digital Assets Unveiled: Navigating the Future of Trading | Lona Mozumder, Director of Commercial Strategy at Cloudburst Technologies
Digital Assets Unveiled... Join our host Toby Babb as he speaks with Lona Mozumder, Director of Commercial Strategy at Cloudburst Technologies, recorded live at the FIX Americas conference in New York. In this episode, they dive into the world of digital assets, discussing the importance of trust, regulation and the future of cryptocurrency. Lona shares insights on how Cloudburst Technologies is tackling challenges in the crypto space, ensuring compliance and consumer protection as the market continues to evolve. 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

Dec 4, 2024 • 31min
AiMi: A Tech Solution to a People Problem | Ollie Cadman, CEO and Founder at AiMi
What makes AiMi the right tool to address age-old people problems in financial services? On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV , Toby welcomes Ollie Cadman, CEO & Founder of AiMi to the show.Ollie shares insights from his 20-year journey in financial services, the innovative story behind AiMi, and the powerful role of generative AI in transforming infrastructure and change management. Discover how AiMi is set to redefine productivity in financial markets and learn valuable lessons from Ollie’s founder experience. 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

Dec 2, 2024 • 9min
Gamma Three Trading at the FIX Americas Conference | Gregg Drumma, Founder, Gamma Three Trading
A 30-Year Legacy – What’s Its Impact on Today’s Market?Tune in to the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV as Toby sits down with Gregg Drumma, Founder of Gamma Three Trading, recorded live at the FIX Americas Conference in New York City! Gregg shares his journey from the early days of the FIX protocol to founding Gamma Three, offering invaluable insights on the evolution of electronic trading and the growing importance of FIX in the modern tech 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

Nov 27, 2024 • 33min
The Elephant in the Room in financial services: Will AI take my job??? | Rebecca Healey
Is AI the Future of Financial Services? In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby is joined by special guest Rebecca Healey. They tackle the pressing topic of AI in financial markets, from opportunities to challenges and everything in between.In this insightful conversation, Rebecca discusses her latest report, AI Beyond the Hyperbole, where she breaks down the myths and unveiling practical use cases. They dive into AI’s role in enhancing workflows, its limitations, and the opportunities it creates, all while keeping the human in the loop. 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

Nov 25, 2024 • 10min
Lessons from the US move to T+1 | David Kirby, Managing Director, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
T+1: The Game-Changer for Global Financial Markets.In our latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed live from the FIX Americas Trading Event in New York City, our host Toby is joined by David Kirby, Managing Director at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).David shares insights on the industry’s collaborative approach to the T+1 settlement cycle and how DTCC is driving operational efficiency in the global financial markets. They also dive into how lessons from the US market are shaping the future of trading in Europe 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