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The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly

Josh Owen, Chief Technology Officer at Flourish: From Wall Street Developer to Serial Startup CTO, Here's How He Did It

Sep 20, 2023
Josh Owen, a former developer in the finance industry, shares his journey from working at banks to becoming a two-time CTO in tech. He discusses the day-to-day work of developers on Wall Street and reveals a software he built to save traders 45 minutes daily. The podcast also explores his transition from finance to tech and the changes in being an executive before and after a startup acquisition.
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  • Working on building a new technology platform in the financial industry can provide valuable and impactful experience.
  • Working under pressure, having a sense of urgency, and good risk management skills are crucial in high-pressure trading desk environments.

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Navigating the Financial Markets During the 2008 Crisis

Josh Owen shares his experience starting his career at City during the 2008 financial crisis. Despite the uncertainty, he chose to stick with City and joined a back office engineering organization. Despite his initial reservations, he found the opportunity to learn about the financial markets and work on building a new technology platform, which ultimately proved to be a valuable and impactful experience.

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