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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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Mar 30, 2026 • 9min
Will Blockchain Replace Traditional Finance? The Future of Trading Explained | Tim Meggs, CEO and Co-Founder of LO:TECH
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 25, 2026 • 31min
IT is for Everyone | Alex Wolcough, Founder and CEO at GreenBirch Group
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Mar 23, 2026 • 12min
AI in Capital Markets London: Modular Technology & Trading Tech Trends | Niketta Postlethwaite-Williams, Director of Strategic Accounts at Genesis Global
Everyone is talking about AI in capital markets.Very few are explaining where it actually works.At TradingTech Summit 2026, Toby Babb sat down with Niketta Postlethwaite-Williams from Genesis Global to break down the reality behind the hype, from modular technology and API-first architecture to how firms are rethinking the “buy vs build” debate.If you’re building, buying, or scaling trading technology, this is a conversation worth listening to.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 18, 2026 • 34min
The Evolution of Trust In Agentic AI | Kaja Verhoeven Zupanc, Duco's Head of Machine Learning
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Kaja, Head of AI at Duco, to explore how AI is moving beyond hype and into real, production-ready solutions within financial services. From transforming unstructured data into actionable insights to deploying agent-driven workflows, this conversation dives into how Duco is reducing time spent on data-related tasks by up to 90%, while maintaining the transparency, auditability, and control that financial institutions demand. Kaja shares how AI adoption is evolving from simple automation to proactive and orchestrated agent ecosystems, where systems can identify and resolve issues before users even notice them. The discussion also tackles one of the biggest challenges in fintech today: balancing innovation with trust in a highly regulated environment. If you want to understand what real AI in production looks like, and where it’s heading next, this is a must-listen.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 16, 2026 • 7min
Institutional Tokenisation: How Real-World Assets Are Entering the Regulated Financial System | Vinay Anupindi, Co-Founder at Monee Financial Technologies
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, recorded live at FinTech Connect 2025, Toby Babb speaks with Vinay from Monee Finance Technologies about the rise of tokenisation and real-world assets (RWA) in financial markets.They discuss what it will really take for institutional investors to adopt tokenised assets, why compliance and regulation remain critical, and how the Bank of England and FCA Digital Securities Sandbox is helping test the next generation of digital securities infrastructure. From blockchain and financial infrastructure to the future of regulated digital assets, this episode explores how tokenisation could reshape capital markets and financial technology in the years ahead.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 11, 2026 • 41min
AI, Mega Rounds & Fintech Venture Capital in 2026 | Mark Beeston, Founder at Illuminate Financial
In this latest episode, Mark Beeston, Founder at Illuminate Financial, joins Toby to share his perspective on the forces shaping the future of financial technology.From the evolution of FinTech investing to the technologies transforming capital markets, Mark reflects on how the industry has changed over the past few years and what leaders should be paying attention to next. Drawing on his experience backing some of the most innovative companies in the ecosystem, he explores where real value is being created and why the relationship between financial institutions, technology firms, and investors continues to evolve.If you’re interested in the future of FinTech, venture investment, and the technologies driving change across financial services, this conversation offers valuable insight from one of the sector’s most experienced investors.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 9, 2026 • 20min
RegTech 2026: The Control Year | PJ Di Giammarino, Founder and CEO of RegRisk Legal Solution
Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial regulation, and the implications for financial institutions are profound.In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with PJ Di Giammarino, Founder and CEO of RegRisk Legal Solutions, to explore why the regulatory landscape is entering a new era of accountability, governance, and technological control.In this conversation, PJ explains why concepts such as data as capital, compute as trust, and sovereignty as control are becoming central themes in modern regulation. The discussion also explores how AI is influencing regulatory supervision, operational resilience, and financial crime detection across global markets.For leaders in financial services, the message is clear: the era of passive compliance is ending. The future of RegTech will depend on how effectively firms embed governance into their technology 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 4, 2026 • 40min
Building Future Skills in an AI World | Julia Streets, Founder and CEO of Streets Consulting
In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Julia Streets, Founder and CEO of Streets Consulting and an MBE-recognised leader in financial services and technology.Together they explore how AI is reshaping the future of work and why human skills are becoming more important than ever. As automation accelerates across fintech and financial services, Julia explains why organisations must focus on leadership, communication, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence to stay competitive.The conversation covers the growing global skills gap, the expectations of Gen Z entering the workforce, and how businesses can build stronger teams in an AI-driven world.Julia also shares practical insights for founders and scale-ups on the importance of marketing, talent development, and leadership when building and scaling a fintech business.A thought-provoking discussion on the future of talent, leadership, and human skills in 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

Mar 2, 2026 • 9min
The Truth About AI in Compliance | Kartik Dabbiru, CEO & Founder at ComplyStream
AI is reshaping financial crime — but compliance teams still face fragmented systems, broken processes, and data silos.In this episode recorded at FinTech Connect 2025, Kartik Dabbiru, CEO & Founder at ComplyStream, explains why responsible AI in compliance must remain human-led, and why 2026 could mark a turning point for agent tech maturity.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 25, 2026 • 30min
A First of its Kind in AI | Adam Hibbs, Vice President – Global AI Product Development at AICPA & CIMA
AI dominated conversations in 2025. But what happens when the hype fades and real accountability begins?In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb speaks with Adam Hibbs, Vice President – Global AI Product Development at AICPA & CIMA, about the next phase of AI in financial services.This is a conversation about maturity. About moving beyond experimentation and into structured, governed, enterprise AI adoption. About why safeguards and curated data sets matter more than speed. And about why AI will augment professionals, not replace them.As firms navigate regulation, productivity pressure and digital transformation, the way AI is implemented in 2026 will define long-term competitive advantage.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


