Fintech Diaries: A Podcast by SHIFT

About Fintech Diaries: A Podcast by SHIFT

Welcome to Fintech Diaries, a podcast where we invite fintech leaders, CEO and founders, to share their journeys and top secrets on how to make it in the industry. We’ll also uncover some valuable lessons learned and mistakes they’ve faced along the way, hear about their personal fintech journey, unearthing all the challenges, and really getting the tips and tricks about how to make it in this industry. SHIFT is a community of fintech leaders and influencers. Starting in January 2022, we are nearing 200 members (and growing fast!), with every member equally committed to progressing the open finance agenda through active collaboration.We are predominantly UK based, but welcome people from around the world that are committed to the advancement of our mission. See more on shiftopenfinance.com!https://www.linkedin.com/company/shift-open-finance-community/https://www.linkedin.com/company/woodhurst/

Publisher

SHIFT is a community of fintech leaders and influencers - see shiftopenfinance.com for more!

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jan 2023

Latest episode

10 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Mar 2025

   Beyond Credit Scores: Zitah McMillan’s Mission to Make Finance Fairer

   In this episode of the Fintech Diaries podcast, we sit down with Zitah McMillan, the CEO of Finexos, to explore her dedication to financial inclusion. With over 15 years of experience in financial services and regulation, including roles at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Zopa, Zitah brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion. We delve into how Finexos leverages advanced AI, behavioural analytics, and real-time data to reduce risk and costs for lenders, aiming to make credit mor...

2. 

   24 Feb 2025

   Military Mindset, Financial Acumen & Data Disruption: Jen Lothian' Story, Founder of MyArk

   In this episode, we sit down with Jen Lothian, the dynamic founder of MyArk, a pioneering digital data wallet transforming how individuals manage and share their personal information. Jen's career is a testament to versatility and resilience: from serving in the military to navigating the high-stakes world of investment banking, and now leading a tech startup that's redefining data ownership. Join us as we uncover Jen's unique journey, the hurdles she overcame while building MyArk, and her vi...

3. 

   21 Feb 2025

   Innovating for Building Societies: Insights from Jodie Andrews, Head of Marketing at OMS

   In this episode, we sit down with Jodie Andrews, the Head of Marketing and Partnerships at One Mortgage System (OMS). With a background in financial services marketing, Jodie leads strategic initiatives to enhance OMS's brand presence and drive growth. She oversees the introduction and management of third-party partnerships, ensuring they deliver maximum value. Join us as we discuss how to build a reputable technology platform that addresses the unique challenges of building societies, and ex...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,372

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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