New Speaker Index Launches to Amplify Black Voices in Fintech
A new speaker index for Black professionals in fintech has gone live. Created by Black in Fintech, the platform aims to boost visibility for underrepresented talent in financial services. The initiative follows the organisation's recent expansion of its advisory board to further support career growth and networking.
Black in Fintech was set up in 2023 by Valerie Kontor to tackle the lack of diversity in the industry. The organisation focuses on connecting Black founders, operators, and leaders with opportunities in fintech and finance.
The speaker index is the latest effort to highlight Black professionals. It offers a curated list of experts available for conferences, panels, and corporate events. Organisers and companies can now access the database to find speakers from diverse backgrounds. Earlier this year, the group appointed a new advisory board to speed up community growth. Members include Perpetua Gitungo, Iana Vidal, Anthony David King, Kaley Addo, and Fumbi Banjoko. Their role will be to guide strategy and expand the network's reach. Diversity in fintech is seen as both a social responsibility and a business need. Industry leaders argue that inclusive representation drives innovation and better decision-making. The success of the index will depend on how widely it is adopted by major event organisers and corporate boards.
The speaker index is now available for industry use. Its impact will be measured by how many conferences and companies engage with the listed professionals. The initiative marks another step in addressing long-standing gaps in representation across fintech and finance.
