Navigating the Transition and Challenges of Trading in New York City

The chapter explores the speaker's journey from working in Toronto to trading on Wall Street, highlighting the cultural shock and underdog mentality they adopted. It delves into the challenges faced on the New York Stock Exchange floor, the importance of mentorship, and the transition to electronic trading on NASDAQ. The conversation includes insights from Brad Katsuyama, founder of IEX, discussing experiments and discoveries in high-frequency trading, emphasizing the significance of physical geography and networking in optimizing order execution.