James Putra is a leader and mentor focused on helping those around him accelerate to new levels of achievement.
James Putra's Bio:
James Putra is an accomplished executive leader with an extraordinary blend of vision, strategic planning, and hands-on experience in the fintech industry. With two decades of immersion in financial services, he brings a unique and innovative lens to the evolving landscape of finance. James is deeply committed to reshaping the future of financial services and fostering the growth of the new digital economy.
His niche lies in product strategy, with a proven track record of designing and implementing cutting-edge products for both B2C and B2B2C customers. His expertise spans across crypto assets, FOREX, US equities, and Japanese equity markets. James's unique perspective, grounded in an unwavering commitment to innovation, has been instrumental in revolutionizing the interaction between people and financial markets.
At TradeStation, James exhibited transformative leadership, spearheading the launch of the Crypto business line, representing the company at industry events, and founding the Innovation Lab. His strategic vision and public persona have significantly contributed to the firm's growth and reputation. He also masterminded the launch of the Japanese equity active trader business line for MONEX and the ETrade FX for Active Traders business line, showcasing his proficiency in expanding business portfolios.
Beyond his professional pursuits, James is also deeply committed to community service and empowerment. He played an instrumental role in the launch of the Miami Bull, where he successfully created a groundswell of community support, aligning with the City & County Mayors' offices, Miami Dade College, Bitcoin Miami Conference team, and the Miami tech community. As an advisory board member for Miami Dade College's Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), he was instrumental in launching their digital asset investment strategy, successfully raising $50,000 for the students to kickstart the fund. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he co-founded a mask fundraiser that raised $20,000 and distributed 8,500 units of N95 and surgical masks to hospitals in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas. James's dedication to his community is a testament to his leadership and his belief in the power of collective action.
James holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University, with a major in Management Information Systems and a minor in Marketing. Further enhancing his professional competencies, he completed several executive certificates from Nova Southeastern University, including in Marketing Strategy, Product Management, and Leadership and Planning.
As a recognized fintech expert and visionary leader, James stands at the forefront of the digital finance revolution, continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the industry. His accomplishments earned him the prestigious title of "Most Impactful Fintech Executive of the Year" in 2021.
James brings to the table an extraordinary skill set, experience, and a fervor for shaping the future of financial services. As a global citizen holding EU, UK, and US citizenship, he brings a diverse tapestry of insights and experiences that would be invaluable for any board or organization committed to making strides in the fintech space.
James Putra's Experience:
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Vice President, Head of Product Strategy at TradeStation Group
July 2022 - Present | Plantation, Florida
As VP, Head of Product at TradeStation, I lead product strategy and product management across all TradeStation companies, business lines, and asset classes, encompassing TradeStation Crypto & TradeStation Securities. Central to my role is spearheading a strategic shift from a product-centric to a customer experience-centric approach, focusing on enhancing the quality of our customer base. My responsibilities extend to reimagining and rebuilding the product organization, fostering a dynamic team that is equipped to develop and execute a customer-driven product strategy. As a leader, I am dedicated to cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer focus, empowering our team to deliver exceptional user experiences. Together, we aim to deliver the ultimate trader experience and solidify TradeStation's position as an industry leader.
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VP, Product at TradeStation Crypto
August 2017 - July 2022 | Miami
My role, develop and execute the business product strategy to launch this new business line under the TradeStation brand. From concept to operational business we built the business, operations, and product while navigating an uncertain regulatory environment.
- Ground-up launch of fully disclosed crypto brokerage business
- Crypto trading liquidity onboarding and management
- Self-clearing and settling crypto solution
- Launched cryptocurrency interest for yield enhancement
- Introduced crypto lending and collateral management system
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Director of Strategy & Innovation at TradeStation Technologies
November 2012 - July 2016 | Miami
My role on the business strategy team centers around developing an effective product strategy that will enable TradeStation compete in a new business segment, secure the future of our core differentiation strategy, and enable TradeStation to compete against fast paced FinTech Start-ups effectively.
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Active Trader Product Management at E*Trade Securites
January 2012 - November 2012 | Menlo Park California
Deliver product strategy and solutions for Active Trader business line.
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Head of Innovation Labs at TradeStation Technologies
May 2014 | Plantation Florida
As head of the Innovation labs, my role is to research the latest trends and lead projects through ideation, experimentation and integrations steps.
James Putra's Education:
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Florida Atlantic University
2001 – 2004
Bachelors of Business Administration
Concentration: Management Information Systems and Marketing
Activities: - President of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Organization
James Putra's Interests & Activities:
Learning, Crypto Trading, Problem Solving, Crypto Mining, Crypto IRA, Crypto Lending, NFTs, Helium, JPEG Morgan, Mentoring, Influencing, Futurist and Sailing