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Hear from previous years’ Standout winners
With DE&I agendas regressing globally, it’s a real honour to be included on a list such as this, especially to be on the Standout 45 list this year. I feel so lucky to work somewhere where gender parity and equality is the reality in the workforce, the c suite and a part of our mission to achieve across our customer base. It's nice to be connected through the list to a whole network of women who are smashing glass ceilings and advancing gender parity within the industry.
– Brooke Day, Head of Brand and Communications, PensionBee
It’s a huge honour and provides an opportunity to showcase the variety and number of women operating in FinTech - to encourage other women to enter the sector
– Louise Hill, Co-founder & CEO, Gohenry Ltd
Being part of Innovate Finance’s Women in FinTech 2024 has been an incredible experience. What I enjoy most is the opportunity to connect with like-minded women who are driving real change in the industry. The conversations, the shared experiences, and the support from this community make a real difference. It’s inspiring to learn from others, share my own journey, and be part of something bigger that’s shaping the future of FinTech.
– Hema Gandhi, CEO, LatentBridge
Meeting amazing women, doing amazing things! Sharing stories, experiences and learning. It's a fantastic support network, which is motivating as a Founder!
– Jayne Sibley, Co Founder & CEO, Sibstar
Being part of Innovate Finance's Women in FinTech 2024 and the Standout 45 has been an incredible honor. What I enjoy the most is watching each other get lifted and inspired by other women who are driving meaningful change in fintech.
– Frances Zelazny, CEO, Anonybit
One of the most enjoyable moments of being one of the Innovate Finance’s Standout 45 was sharing it with my children - two girls and a boy - who were so proud. Seeing their excitement reminded me why representation matters. I want to encourage them to aim high, believe in themselves, and know that they can achieve their dreams. Beyond that, it’s an honour to stand alongside and celebrate the brilliant women shaping the future of fintech. This platform not only showcases innovation and leadership but also creates a network of support and inspiration for the next generation. I’m grateful to be part of a community that is driving real change in financial services.
– Kelly Stanley, Co-founder & Director, Open Banking Expo
I loved the chance to get to celebrate and gather with a group of women who are really making a difference in the FinTech industry. It was so inspiring to hear about the work everyone is doing, and encouraging to see so much cross-industry support for eachother.
– Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director, Global Digital Finance
With DE&I agendas regressing globally, it’s a real honour to be included on a list such as this, especially to be on the Standout 45 list this year. I feel so lucky to work somewhere where gender parity and equality is the reality in the workforce, the c suite and a part of our mission to achieve across our customer base. It's nice to be connected through the list to a whole network of women who are smashing glass ceilings and advancing gender parity within the industry.
– Brooke Day, Head of Brand and Communications, PensionBee
It’s a huge honour and provides an opportunity to showcase the variety and number of women operating in FinTech - to encourage other women to enter the sector
– Louise Hill, Co-founder & CEO, Gohenry Ltd
Being part of Innovate Finance’s Women in FinTech 2024 has been an incredible experience. What I enjoy most is the opportunity to connect with like-minded women who are driving real change in the industry. The conversations, the shared experiences, and the support from this community make a real difference. It’s inspiring to learn from others, share my own journey, and be part of something bigger that’s shaping the future of FinTech.
– Hema Gandhi, CEO, LatentBridge
Meeting amazing women, doing amazing things! Sharing stories, experiences and learning. It's a fantastic support network, which is motivating as a Founder!
– Jayne Sibley, Co Founder & CEO, Sibstar
Being part of Innovate Finance's Women in FinTech 2024 and the Standout 45 has been an incredible honor. What I enjoy the most is watching each other get lifted and inspired by other women who are driving meaningful change in fintech.
– Frances Zelazny, CEO, Anonybit
One of the most enjoyable moments of being one of the Innovate Finance’s Standout 45 was sharing it with my children - two girls and a boy - who were so proud. Seeing their excitement reminded me why representation matters. I want to encourage them to aim high, believe in themselves, and know that they can achieve their dreams. Beyond that, it’s an honour to stand alongside and celebrate the brilliant women shaping the future of fintech. This platform not only showcases innovation and leadership but also creates a network of support and inspiration for the next generation. I’m grateful to be part of a community that is driving real change in financial services.
– Kelly Stanley, Co-founder & Director, Open Banking Expo
I loved the chance to get to celebrate and gather with a group of women who are really making a difference in the FinTech industry. It was so inspiring to hear about the work everyone is doing, and encouraging to see so much cross-industry support for eachother.
– Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director, Global Digital Finance
With DE&I agendas regressing globally, it’s a real honour to be included on a list such as this, especially to be on the Standout 45 list this year. I feel so lucky to work somewhere where gender parity and equality is the reality in the workforce, the c suite and a part of our mission to achieve across our customer base. It's nice to be connected through the list to a whole network of women who are smashing glass ceilings and advancing gender parity within the industry.
– Brooke Day, Head of Brand and Communications, PensionBee
Categories
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Senior Leaders
Including CEOs, CFOs, Founders and Executive Team Members.
We are seeking applications from women who hold a C-Level position (CEOs, CFOs, Founders etc) and are driving forward change within the financial innovation space. We want to hear about your achievements in building diverse teams, inspiring the next generation, mentoring inside and outside the workplace or lobbying for policy change to make a difference.
Rising Stars
Excluding CEO, Founders and ExCo.
We are looking for newbies and returnees (no more than three years of experience in the sector) who are taking the FinTech and financial innovation space by storm. You should provide concrete examples on how you have hit the ground running and have promoted inclusion and diversity in your organisation beyond your job description. People applying to this category cannot be in a senior management position (CEOs, Department Heads, etc).
Investors
Including VCs, Angel Investors and Accelerators.
We are looking for submissions from women playing a role in changing the current funding environment for women founders and entrepreneurs. We would like examples on how you encourage investment opportunities for women founders, how to bring onboard male colleagues to do the same and details on the initiatives you have spearheaded to encourage/educate women to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, or investment.
Professional Services, Banking and Financial Services
Including HR & Recruitment, Legal, Accountancy, Banking, Business, Consultancy.
This category is open to women who work within the professional services and financial services space. We are seeking examples from inhouse specialists, who are the go-to for the latest in FinTech trends and can demonstrate their dedication to innovation and diversity.
Technology Professionals
Including Chief Technology Officers, IT Specialists, Developers and Engineers.
This category is open to women who represent the Tech in FinTech. Maybe you are building new products/services or implementing cutting edge software development/engineering processes in more traditional establishments. We are also looking for women holding executive-level positions focused on improving technology adoption within their organisation and the promotion of women in careers in tech.
Marketers and Communicators
Including in-house PRs and marketing specialists.
This category is open to women who are communicators in FinTech, be this in the marketing or media or public relations disciplines. We would like applicants to provide examples of how they hone the voice of their organisation, or promote diversity that goes beyond traditional media roles.
Policymakers and Regulatory Experts
Including government, regulators, policy / special advisors and compliance professionals.
Applicants for this category should be regulators, government officials, civil servants and policy advisors who play a vital role in encouraging innovation and diversity in the Financial Sector. We are seeking applicants who are leading the way for greater collaboration between more traditional players in Financial Services and start-ups, or paving the way to encourage more innovators to set up their businesses in the UK.
Industry and Knowledge Champions
International and National Hub Representatives, NGOs, Academia and Industry Vertical Specialists.
This category is open to women who work in international and national hubs or ecosystems; non-governmental organisations; schools, colleges or universities. We are seeking examples from those who strive to link industry and academia; influence decision makers with evidence-based research to promote more diversity in the industry, or who convene a community of FinTech innovators to create a responsible, diverse and inclusive culture.
