FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
Welcome to the award-winning FinTech’s DEI Discussions, the podcast where we explore how financial technology can lead the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Join our host, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, as she inspires us to 'walk the talk' and create more equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Each episode invites you into the conversation, offering actionable steps to foster an inclusive environment in your organisation. From recruitment to retention and investment in talent, engagement, productivity, and career progression can mean different things to different people.
Through our series specials and insightful discussions, we delve into these varying experiences, learning together how to better support diversity in our workplaces.
Join us as we discuss, learn, and advocate for meaningful change in the FinTech sector.
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Are We Designing Financial Systems for Everyone? | Sam Emery, FS Executive, NED and Advisor
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In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Sam Emery, FS Executive, NED and Advisor, for a powerful conversation recorded live at PAY360 2026.
With over two decades in payments, spanning leadership roles across the Financial Conduct Authority and Lloyds Banking Group, Sam brings a unique perspective on how inclusion, or the lack of it, is shaping the future of financial services.
Together, they unpack the reality of what’s being called an “inclusion recession” in FinTech. From regressive hiring practices and systemic barriers to the risks of unchecked AI and lack of diverse voices, this episode connects the dots between people, processes, and performance across the sector.
Sam shares candid insights into the structural challenges holding the industry back, why short-term DEI initiatives are not enough, and what needs to change at a systemic level to drive real, sustainable outcomes.
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