Crosby is joined at M7 by former TradingView colleague Milana Ruchkina, who will reportedly serve as the Chief of Staff.
Before TradingView, Crosby held leadership roles at StockTwits, including serving as Advisor and VP of Revenue Strategy.
After nearly six years at the charting and analysis
firm TradingView, Pierce Crosby is moving on to his next venture. The former
General Manager of TradingView announced his departure to launch Merchant Seven
(M7), a consulting firm focused on accelerating growth for early-stage
technology companies.
“M7 provides a fractional, high-impact team and
operational systems to help businesses move faster without the burden of
full-time exec hires,” Crosby posted on LinkedIn today (Tuesday). “Why now?
TradingView is in good hands, and the early-stage ecosystem is evolving
rapidly. The right expertise at the right time is the perfect catalyst.”
Fintech and Tech Expert
With a decade of experience in fintech and trading
technology, Crosby is now shifting his expertise toward helping startups scale.
According to his post, Merchant Seven (M7) is designed to offer strategic
guidance and operational support to growing tech firms.
M7 reportedly provides a “fractional, high-impact
team” to help businesses move forward without requiring full-time
executive hires. The firm is already working with five clients and plans to
expand its team this spring.
“We're launching with five clients already on
board and expanding our team this spring to take on more,” he said. “If you're building
something ambitious and looking for support, drop us a note.”
Crosby highlighted the evolving early-stage startup
ecosystem as a key reason for launching M7. By offering specialized consulting,
M7 now aims to streamline growth processes and enhance operational efficiency
for emerging companies.
Teaming Up with Former Colleagues
Crosby isn't embarking on this new venture alone.
Joining him at M7 are two former TradingView colleagues, Milana Ruchkina.
Ruchkina, previously the US Growth Director at TradingView, will serve as Chief
of Staff at M7.
Milana Ruchkina, Source: LinkedIn
“I've joined the Merchant Seven team to continue
pursuing that vision and passion. My focus will be working with early-stage
companies to help their dreams come true too!,” Ruchkina wrote.
Crosby's tenure at TradingView began in 2019, where he
played a crucial role in expanding the platform's influence, particularly among
retail FX and CFD brokers.
Before that, he spent five years at StockTwits in
various leadership roles, including VP of Revenue Strategy and Head of Business
Development.
After nearly six years at the charting and analysis
firm TradingView, Pierce Crosby is moving on to his next venture. The former
General Manager of TradingView announced his departure to launch Merchant Seven
(M7), a consulting firm focused on accelerating growth for early-stage
technology companies.
“M7 provides a fractional, high-impact team and
operational systems to help businesses move faster without the burden of
full-time exec hires,” Crosby posted on LinkedIn today (Tuesday). “Why now?
TradingView is in good hands, and the early-stage ecosystem is evolving
rapidly. The right expertise at the right time is the perfect catalyst.”
Fintech and Tech Expert
With a decade of experience in fintech and trading
technology, Crosby is now shifting his expertise toward helping startups scale.
According to his post, Merchant Seven (M7) is designed to offer strategic
guidance and operational support to growing tech firms.
M7 reportedly provides a “fractional, high-impact
team” to help businesses move forward without requiring full-time
executive hires. The firm is already working with five clients and plans to
expand its team this spring.
“We're launching with five clients already on
board and expanding our team this spring to take on more,” he said. “If you're building
something ambitious and looking for support, drop us a note.”
Crosby highlighted the evolving early-stage startup
ecosystem as a key reason for launching M7. By offering specialized consulting,
M7 now aims to streamline growth processes and enhance operational efficiency
for emerging companies.
Teaming Up with Former Colleagues
Crosby isn't embarking on this new venture alone.
Joining him at M7 are two former TradingView colleagues, Milana Ruchkina.
Ruchkina, previously the US Growth Director at TradingView, will serve as Chief
of Staff at M7.
Milana Ruchkina, Source: LinkedIn
“I've joined the Merchant Seven team to continue
pursuing that vision and passion. My focus will be working with early-stage
companies to help their dreams come true too!,” Ruchkina wrote.
Crosby's tenure at TradingView began in 2019, where he
played a crucial role in expanding the platform's influence, particularly among
retail FX and CFD brokers.
Before that, he spent five years at StockTwits in
various leadership roles, including VP of Revenue Strategy and Head of Business
Development.
Jared Kirui is an Editor at Finance Magnates with more than five years of experience in financial journalism. He covers online trading, fintech, payments, and crypto industries with a focus on companies, regulation and compliance, executive moves, trading technology, and market analysis.
His work has been featured in other media outlets, including Benzinga, ZyCrypto, The Distributed, and The Daily Hodl.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance option), University of Nairobi
After 20 Years at Saxo Bank, Casper Andreas Solbakken Steps Down Amid Ownership Change
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
