Harrington Starr, a financial technology recruitment firm, is hosting an event on International Women’s Day to address the barriers women face in the fintech industry. The event will take place on March 5 and will feature speakers discussing unconventional approaches to leadership, hiring practices, gender equality in coding, and fostering male allies in the workplace. The event aims to raise awareness of the issues and promote a fairer future in fintech. Female start-up founders currently attract just 1.9% of funding from venture capitalists, despite generating more revenue than start-ups founded by men.