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.
CFI Promotes Charbel Saleh to Global Head of Business Operations
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
