By Michelle Moffatt and Amy Ciolek Picture this… You are at a work function or out at a dinner party with friends, and someone asks you, ‘what do you do’? Do you: A) Mumble something hardly audible because you feel a little awkies because in reality you are the big boss running the show B) Add words like; ‘just’, ‘only’, ‘small’ or ‘little’ to describe your empire that is minting it C) Proclaim proudly and unapologetically from the roof…
VP & GM Credit Americas at PayPal Washington, DC LinkedIn Profile The central theme of “helping people in their financial lives” repeatedly came up during our conversation. Why is this your personal mantra? My passion for helping people achieve financial health stems directly from my own experience growing up. I watched my parents struggle to make ends meet, leveraging credit cards to survive, and then eventually getting stuck in a vicious cycle that took them decades to recover…
Co-Founder at Color in Tech London, United Kingdom @brawnm | LinkedIn Profile | FaceBook | www.mirandabrawn.com You studied your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Business School. What prompted you to then shift to study law? My childhood goal was to be a lawyer. After entering the investment banking industry at the age of 18 years, I found that my passion for the law was reignited when I was negotiating legal agreements for an investment bank. Hence, I went on to sit my…
FinTech Marketing Strategist at Thomson Reuters London, United Kingdom Devie Mohan | LinkedIn Profile How would you describe your role in the FinTech ecosytem? My primary interest in FinTech is as a writer/blogger on fintech’s macro-trends. I work closely with fintech startups as marketing advisor, supporting them on their very exciting journey. I also work closely with the fintech activities of traditional banks, challenger banks, consulting firms and investors, helping them with research and data. I love asking difficult questions…
Chief Technologist at Good Housekeeping of Hearst Magazines New York City, New York @GHGadgetGirl | LinkedIn Profile Can you please provide an overview of your role at Hearst Publishing? I am the Chief Technologist and Engineering Director for the Good Housekeeping Institute, the legendary consumer product evaluation laboratory founded in 1900. I oversee consumer product testing methodology, implementation, and reporting for the six labs at the Institute, with product tests ranging from textiles and kitchen gadgets to health and beauty related items. I also manage the Good…
VP Open Innovation at Barclays | Co-founder Geek Girl Meetup UK London, United Kingdom @MyKron | LinkedIn Profile Please provide a summary of your current role & responsibilities at Open Innovation. I head up Rise London, Barclays open innovation space in Whitechapel. My role is constantly evolving but the essence has three parts to it. Firstly I focus on building the Rise ecosystem of startups in London and Europe. This includes shaping, implementing and positioning our Rise initiatives and…
Creating a diverse community in FinTech It seems like every company, association, and professional services firm has an officially sanctioned diversity subcommittee or initiative these days, and, by and large, that’s a very good thing—it reflects a growing (and much-needed) emphasis on creating work environments that are diverse not just in terms of race, gender, or sexual orientation, but also in ideas, perspectives, work style, and age. But, it’s rare that such initiatives, no matter how well organized and…
In over 30 years of practicing law, I have mentored young women lawyers and advocated for the advancement of women in law. However, the lack of progress in my profession is appalling. On average, only approximately 18% of equity partners in law firms are women. And, according to a recent article in The American Lawyer (a leading legal industry publication), at the current pace of progress, it will not be until 2181 that 30% of equity partners in law…
Head of Global Payment Solutions at CGI Activator at SheEO™ Inc. Toronto, Canada @IamASheEO | LinkedIn Profile Can you please describe your role and responsibilities for CGI? As the Director of Global Payment Solutions, I’m responsible for setting the product direction and go-to-market strategy for CGI’s suite of payments solutions, which includes our payment service hubs, payment engines, financial messaging and watchlist sanctions filtering solutions. Fundamentally, my role is to help our clients and CGI team members be successful!…
Director of Portfolio Engagement at Accion Venture Lab Washinton, D.C. @tahiradosani | LinkedIn Profile During our interview you mentioned you “allow yourself to be opportunistic”. What did you mean by this? We’re taught to make plans. It’s generally nice to have a sense of what’s ahead and where you’re going. Uncertainty is uncomfortable, especially when it comes to our careers. But there’s also a lot to be said for not being so set on a path that you’re unable…