Brad Katsuyama

Brad Katsuyama, co-founder of IEX and former head of trading at the Royal Bank of Canada, and Ronan Ryan, a key player in high-frequency trading, dive into the cutthroat world of Wall Street. They reveal how milliseconds can make millions, discussing their mission to create a fairer stock exchange. The duo shares humorous anecdotes about the challenges posed by trading technology and ethical dilemmas in finance. Their insights prompt a reflection on the importance of integrity amidst the chaos of high-speed trading.

Brad Katsuyama, founder of the IEX exchange and the central figure in Michael Lewis’s 'Flash Boys', discusses the complexities of the stock market and the impact of high-frequency trading. He shares his discovery of latency problems in trading and the journey to develop IEX, which aims for fairer trading practices. Katsuyama also delves into the challenges of entrepreneurship, balancing business with personal life, and the evolving dynamics of financial markets. His insights into investor relationships and ethical trading provide valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Brad Katsuyama, President and CEO of IEX Group, discusses high-frequency trading, challenges in trading, exposure from 60 Minutes, Dark Pools, fair trading practices, disrupting the stock market, interacting with Michael Lewis, and evolution in high-frequency trading. He emphasizes the importance of transparency, fair practices, and seeking disruption in the financial industry.