About Julia Streets
Julia Streets is a champion of fintech and female entrepreneurship, innovation, equality, diversity and inclusion.
In 2007, she incorporated her business Streets Consulting, the business development, marketing and communications consultancy. Since then she and her team have advised a wide range of international firms in the field of fintech, capital markets and payments innovation, and offering specialist technology including blockchain, artificial intelligence, cyber and more. Julia is listed in the 100WFinTech Directory.
Julia is a mentor for Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab and The Investment Association’s Velocity Programme and has also mentored for SWIFT’s Innotribe Scheme, Startupbootcamp’s fintech and cybersecurity cohorts, CyLon, the cyber security innovation programme and Anthemis VC’s innovation scheme.
Prior to founding Streets Consulting in 2008, Julia was global head of communications at NYSE Technologies, serving on the Executive Committee, and European head of marketing and sales development at Instinet.
In 2017 Julia launched a podcast series ‘DiverCity Podcast’. On each episode, she interviews industry luminaries to shine a light on positive progress, call out areas requiring further focus and offer insights and best practice to help listeners drive change. @DiverCitypod
Last year Julia and her team launched a communications confidence building programme ‘Executive Shine’ coaching professionals from across the industry in how to be heard and command presence in meeting rooms, on conference calls, on stages, panels and as a compelling speaker.
Brummell Magazine, known as the ‘City’s little black book’, has recognised Julia a number of times – as one of their 30 Inspirational Women Influencers, 30 Inspirational Women Entrepreneurs and 30 Inspirational Women on Boards. She is regularly listed on various Women in FinTech lists and is often called upon to host and MC many industry and public events. Julia is the author of ‘The Linga Franca of the Corporate Banker’ lampooning excessive use of corporate jargon, and is an after-dinner speaker, auctioneer and stand-up comedian.
Julia is proud to serve as a trustee of the charity ‘Street Child’ and is a Fellow of the British American Project, the transatlantic leadership fellowship.
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Projects and Productions
Julia manages several projects and productions

Featured on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, Julia is also a regular guest on BBC Radio Kent’s Drivetime show.

Having started writing comedy in 2008, Julia writes all her own material including stand up and songs.

Julia is called upon by corporates for after-dinner speaking, closing conferences, hosting awards dinners and auctioneering.

Julia is the Executive Producer of DiverCity Podcast, a series of podcasts designed to explore the field of diversity and inclusion in financial services.

A series of workshops designed to improve communications skills and build confidence.

Julia covers topics such as corporate jargon, management and business communication & behaviours.
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December 2022
14 Dec – Julia hosted CityAM’s ‘Impact AM Live’. 9 Dec – Julia hosted DiverCity: 5 Years On. How far have we come, where must we focus? with Paul Sesay and Vanessa Vallely. 8 Dec – Julia hosted the Picasso Privacy Awards. 6 Dec – Julia hosted the WeAreTechWomen Level Up Summit & Awards. 6 […]
November 2022
23-24 Nov – Julia hosted the Women in Payments Symposium, Sydney. 21 Nov- Julia hosted Allies, Advocates and Active Bystanders: Privilege and power for change on DiverCity Podcast 15 Nov – Julia spoke at the MuleSoft Financial Services Forum. 10 Nov – Julia hosted the emap/WorkSpace event. 8-9 Nov – Julia chaired TradeTech Connect, Amsterdam. […]
October 2022
28 Oct – Julia hosted Focus on the menopause and reframing the narrative on DiverCity Podcast. 20 Oct – Julia hosted an event for Spotify: Stand Up for Mental Health. 10 Oct – Julia moderated a Big Issue Debate on Digital Value at Sibos, Amsterdam. 10 Oct – Julia hosted Focus on Neurodiversity: From awareness […]
September 2022
29 Sep – Julia spoke at the A J Bell event, London. 28 Sep – Julia hosted Focus on Neurodiversity: The Skillset of Superheroes on DiverCity Podcast. 27 Sep – Julia hosted the Shell Energy Podcast recordings: Episode 2 20-21 Sep- Julia hosted the Women in Payments Conference, Toronto. 16 Sep – Julia hosted the […]
July 2022
21 July – Julia hosted the Shell podcast: Episode 1: Blockchain 20 July – Julia was interviewed by Tanuja Randery on the Power Women Podcast, Power Women Speak. 14 July – Julia hosted the Rising Stars Awards. 14 July – Julia facilitated a panel discussion ‘AI and Technology in the Legal Sector’ at Wilberforce Chambers. […]
June 2022
23 June – Julia spoke at the AJ Bell event, London. 16 June – Julia spoke at the AJ Bell event, Manchester. 14 June – Julia spoke at the LGBTQ+ event for SWIFT, during Pride Month. 15 June – Julia hosted a Breakfast Panel: Dealmakers, Dialogues in London: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in M&A 13 […]
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