Navigating Diversity in The City with Bhavini ’Bev’ Shah, Founder and CEO of City Hive | The Progression Puzzle Series 1, Episode 7

In our latest episode of The Progression Puzzle, we welcome a truly inspiring guest - Bhavini 'Bev' Shah, Founder and CEO of City Hive.

 

After 20 years of working her way up the corporate ladder in The City, Bhavini decided that she was fed up with the lack of diversity - in terms of both employees within financial services institutions and access to information. City Hive was born out of the belief that diversity pays dividends for all involved.

 

One of the areas City Hive is keen to improve is access to information. Too often the people who benefit from investments are not the ones who really need the help. If information was spread wider this would help to make the investing playing field level. However change like this does not happen overnight but with Bhavini at the helm, City Hive will continue to drive forward this change. 

 

Bhavini has worked incredibly hard to reach the position she is in, navigating The City utilising the morals of kindness and respect her parents instilled in her to help her along the way.

 

Hosted by Michael Barrington-Hibbert, this is a truly inspiring conversation which showcases that through hard work and determination anything can be achieved. Through Bhavini's honesty, you will be provided with key takeaways about the hidden rules of the corporate world, adding value to every situation and why you should stop asking for permission in the workplace.  

 

Timestamp Guide:

00:04 - Introduction to The Progression Puzzle

00:59 - Introduction to Bhavini 'Bev' Shah 

02:31 - Why do many people call you Bev?

06:42 - Bhavini's education 

11:42 - Bhavini's early role models

18:28 - Bhavini's diagnosis of dyslexia 

19:37 - Why did Bhavini found City Hive and what is Bhavini's role?

22:00 - How is City Hive increasing access to data?

26:03 - Since City Hive's launch, what change has Bhavini seen?

27:48 - How has Bhavini navigated the traditional industry of financial services?

32:28 - How has Bhavini achieved a work-life balance?

37:53 - How did Bhavini make the transition to CEO?

40:18 - How important were mentors to Bhavini throughout her career?

42:22 - What advice would Bhavini give to her younger self?

43:54 - What is one thing in the city Bhavini thinks must change?

44:31 - Summary of the podcast

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