Today, we interview David Aferiat, co-founder of Trade Ideas, about his entrepreneurial journey and the future of fintech and trading technology. From building Trade Ideas—a well-known name in the self-directed investing space—to advising startups, Aferiat has worked at the intersection of finance and technology for over two decades.

Today’s conversation is hosted by Renato Leonard Capelj (@renatolcapelj), a seasoned journalist with deep expertise in finance, trading, and building connections across business, finance, and government. With a career rooted in equity options analysis and trading, Capelj has developed extensive market knowledge and a solid grasp of complex financial instruments. He now leads Physik Invest, a platform that delivers actionable investment insights and fosters industry engagement through expert content and live events.

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