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.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
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
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
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.
