How I Built an AI-Powered Crypto Trading Platform and Sold It to Kraken

In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, James Putra, the Head of Product at TradeStation, shares the incredible story of how he helped launch one of the first AI-powered crypto trading platforms. From mining crypto using excess data center power to building the infrastructure for automated trading that transformed the FinTech space, James reveals it all. He takes us through his journey from software engineer to FinTech executive, sharing lessons on how AI and crypto have completely reshaped financial services.

James explains:
How AI-powered portfolios are changing the game for traders and investors
The secret to automating crypto trading and making it accessible for everyone
What it’s like to build and sell a crypto trading platform to one of the world’s biggest exchanges
Why AI + crypto is the future of trading and FinTech
How AI tools are making trading more efficient and profitable than ever before

If you're interested in the future of crypto trading, AI’s role in finance, or high-paying careers in FinTech, this episode is a must-watch!

Timestamps:
00:00:20 – Meet James Putra: From software engineering to FinTech executive
00:05:01 – Building TradeStation’s AI-powered crypto trading platform
00:12:08 – How AI and data-powered trading systems work
00:16:15 – The story behind launching a crypto business at TradeStation
00:19:30 – Mining crypto with TradeStation’s excess data center power
00:22:00 – Transitioning from crypto mining to a trading platform
00:25:11 – The regulatory and business hurdles of entering the crypto market
00:31:45 – Why AI and crypto are the future of FinTech careers