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Applications are now open for the Innovate Finance Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2024!
Innovate Finance is delighted to launch its second Pride in FinTech Powerlist 2024 as part of its ongoing commitment to champion diversity in the UK FinTech and Financial Services industry with the support of lead sponsor Google and bronze sponsors Zopa Bank and Alloy.
The Powerlist celebrates the positive impact members of the LGBTQIA+ community are having in driving a more inclusive, more democratic, and more transparent financial services sector for all.
Through the Pride in FinTech initiative, Innovate Finance is working to create a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and inspire future generations of the industry.
We urge all members of the LGBTQ+ community that are working in FinTech and Financial Services to share their stories, defining moments and experiences that have not only shaped their professional journeys, but their personal lives.
Applications are open until 30 September 2024 and the full Powerlist will be announced later in the autumn.
Please note that this is not a judged list. It is a celebration of all of those individuals who want to share their positive contributions towards creating a more inclusive and democratic financial services sector, and who self-select themselves onto the list.
This year, Innovate Finance has an additional opportunity for you to be a part of the very first Pride in FinTech Barometer 2024 evaluating the current state of affairs for the LGBTQIA+ community working in the sector.
In collaboration with our partners at Zopa Bank, Innovate Finance will produce a report on celebrating the strides we have made in making our sector more equitable, and provide actionable recommendations for FinTech companies to understand what more they can do to make a difference.
To celebrate the members and allies of the incredible LGBTQIA+ community making a positive impact in FinTech, Innovate Finance welcomes you to a Pride in FinTech celebratory event in December, hosted by lead sponsor Google.
Join FinTech leaders sharing their inspiring stories of what it means to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, discussing the results of the Pride in FinTech Barometer 2024 over networking drinks and canapes.
“As part of Innovate Finance’s ongoing commitment to fostering greater diversity and inclusion in our FinTech ecosystem, we are excited to announce our second annual Pride in FinTech Powerlist, which celebrates the incredible work, achievements, and impact of members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are driving positive change across financial services. Our hope is that this Powerlist helps share the stories of these individuals who are inspiring current and future generations.”
- Janine Hirt, CEO at Innovate Finance
“As part of Innovate Finance’s ongoing commitment to fostering greater diversity and inclusion in our FinTech ecosystem, we are excited to announce our second annual Pride in FinTech Powerlist, which celebrates the incredible work, achievements, and impact of members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are driving positive change across financial services. Our hope is that this Powerlist helps share the stories of these individuals who are inspiring current and future generations.”
- Janine Hirt, CEO at Innovate Finance
“We are excited to launch our second Pride in FinTech 2024 in celebration and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community within the FinTech sector. More action is needed to boost diversity and inclusion in the industry, and Pride in FinTech will help us spotlight the diverse voices in UK FinTech. At Innovate Finance, we recognise the importance of our members and the people we serve and the findings of our very first Pride in FinTech Barometer will help us identity what we need to do more as industry leaders to ensure further inclusivity in our sector”
- Lou Smith, Chair at Innovate Finance
“We are excited to launch our second Pride in FinTech 2024 in celebration and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community within the FinTech sector. More action is needed to boost diversity and inclusion in the industry, and Pride in FinTech will help us spotlight the diverse voices in UK FinTech. At Innovate Finance, we recognise the importance of our members and the people we serve and the findings of our very first Pride in FinTech Barometer will help us identity what we need to do more as industry leaders to ensure further inclusivity in our sector”
- Lou Smith, Chair at Innovate Finance
“We know the FinTech sector is at the leading edge of transforming society – so I am really excited Innovate Finance is set to celebrate LGBTQ fintech leaders who do just that”
– Iain Anderson, Non Executive Director at Innovate Finance
“We know the FinTech sector is at the leading edge of transforming society – so I am really excited Innovate Finance is set to celebrate LGBTQ fintech leaders who do just that”
– Iain Anderson, Non Executive Director at Innovate Finance
“Alongside Google's long-standing commitment to support, celebrate, and uplift LGBTQ+ voices and communities, I am excited to once again sponsor Innovate Finance's Pride in FinTech Powerlist and look forward to seeing the continued impact it will have in further diversifying the FinTech ecosystem and contributing to our collective journey to learn, grow, and find Pride together, every day of the year.”
Jeremy Goro, Head of FS Strategy & Partnerships, UK at Google
“Alongside Google's long-standing commitment to support, celebrate, and uplift LGBTQ+ voices and communities, I am excited to once again sponsor Innovate Finance's Pride in FinTech Powerlist and look forward to seeing the continued impact it will have in further diversifying the FinTech ecosystem and contributing to our collective journey to learn, grow, and find Pride together, every day of the year.”
Jeremy Goro, Head of FS Strategy & Partnerships, UK at Google
“We are excited to see the 2024 Powerlist come to life and look forward to the findings of the inaugural "Pride in FinTech” Barometer, the first industry survey designed to track the real progress our industry is making towards its diversity objectives. With close to 50% female representation in our leadership team and 44 countries represented in our workforce, at Zopa we want to foster an inclusive ecosystem where everyone can thrive. Embracing diversity not only enriches workplace culture but also drives innovation and growth by bringing varied perspectives to the table to better serve our diverse customer base.”
Lucas Germanos, VP Communications and External Affairs at Zopa Bank
“We are excited to see the 2024 Powerlist come to life and look forward to the findings of the inaugural "Pride in FinTech” Barometer, the first industry survey designed to track the real progress our industry is making towards its diversity objectives. With close to 50% female representation in our leadership team and 44 countries represented in our workforce, at Zopa we want to foster an inclusive ecosystem where everyone can thrive. Embracing diversity not only enriches workplace culture but also drives innovation and growth by bringing varied perspectives to the table to better serve our diverse customer base.”
Lucas Germanos, VP Communications and External Affairs at Zopa Bank
“Innovate Finance’s Pride in FinTech powerlist is a powerful celebration of the supportive community of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies within the fintech industry, helping to promote a broad transformative shift towards inclusivity across the industry at a time when change is sorely needed.”
Kim Nguyen, VP People, Alloy
“Innovate Finance’s Pride in FinTech powerlist is a powerful celebration of the supportive community of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies within the fintech industry, helping to promote a broad transformative shift towards inclusivity across the industry at a time when change is sorely needed.”
Kim Nguyen, VP People, Alloy
“I am immensely proud of J.P. Morgan’s culture of inclusion and our support for the LGBTQ+ community. By championing equity and inclusion, we create spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, strengthening both our workplace and our business. Through our sponsorship of Innovate Finance’s ‘Pride in Fintech’ programme, we are excited to support the financial services industry in its journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all.”
Kieran Mehta, VP, Corporate Development and Partnerships at J.P. Morgan Payments
“I am immensely proud of J.P. Morgan’s culture of inclusion and our support for the LGBTQ+ community. By championing equity and inclusion, we create spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, strengthening both our workplace and our business. Through our sponsorship of Innovate Finance’s ‘Pride in Fintech’ programme, we are excited to support the financial services industry in its journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all.”
Kieran Mehta, VP, Corporate Development and Partnerships at J.P. Morgan Payments
To apply to the Pride in FinTech Powerlist you will need to meet the following criteria:
Please note that the Innovate Finance Pride in FinTech powerlist will not be vetted. It is not a judged list.
Derogatory and abusive language used in the applications will not be tolerated. Applications with derogatory and abusive language will be removed.
You may use your personal email to apply. Professional emails are preferable. Please do not use generic email addresses (ie. info@).
Once you submit your application you will receive an email notification. If you have not applied but have received a notification please let us know as soon as possible and we will remove the application from the list.
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