Accessibility by design

04/06/25 • 27 min

In this episode, FinTech expert Jas Shah shares his journey and why digital accessibility is no longer optional. He breaks down how the industry has moved beyond basic colour tweaks to fully inclusive design, guided by standards like the WCAG. Jas calls out the common myths and confusion around accessibility, and makes a clear case for why it’s good for business—not just compliance. From user testing to practical fixes, he lays out how FinTechs can build products that work for everyone—and why that’s a smart competitive move.

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Transcript

Prerna

Jas, welcome to the accessible finance podcast, where we delve into the vital intersection of FinTech and disability inclusion. Today, I'm thrilled to have Jas Shah with us. Jas is a FinTech veteran with over 16 years of experience working across both large financial institutions and dynamic startups. He's been instrumental in developing and scaling FinTech products on a global scale, and today we are diving into a topic that's often overlooked but absolutely critical, digital acc