What are some of the structural issues with big stock exchanges like NYSE and Nasdaq? What are some of the ways people could take advantage of them? IEX Group hopes to address those issues as an alternative to those traditional exchanges and as a fintech startup.

In this episode, our guest Mr. Laurence Latimer, who leads IEX Ventures, explains how stock exchanges work, what some of the existing problems in the financial services industry are, and what fintech innovators are discussing today among other topics.

Mr. Latimer leads IEX Ventures. IEX Group operates the Investors Exchange (IEX), a stock exchange for U.S. equities that is built for investors and companies. Prior to IEX, Mr. Latimer previously founded LGL Growth Consulting International and has worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. He held various senior roles in venture-backed startups and has led growth initiatives and new market entry in the U.S., Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa.