Tickblaze today announced the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board, bringing together senior leaders from global financial technology, quantitative investment firms, and high-performance organizations to support the company’s next phase of growth.

The advisory board includes Pierce Crosby, former General Manager of TradingView; Debby Goan and Bill Mann, both former Senior Vice Presidents at Two Sigma; and Jonathan Anderson, CEO of Nothing Artificial.

The formation of the board reflects Tickblaze’s continued evolution as a multi-asset trading technology company serving four core verticals: proprietary trading firms and retail traders as primary markets, and broker-dealers and hedge funds as strategic expansion segments.

Over the past several years, Tickblaze has built a complete trading ecosystem spanning discretionary and algorithmic platforms, exchange market data integrations, order management systems, and back-office architecture designed to support the full lifecycle of modern trading organizations.

Few companies in the global trading technology space have built such breadth within a single cohesive system. Even fewer have done so independently.

Tickblaze has achieved this growth without institutional venture backing, building its platform through product development, operating revenue, and strategic partnerships.

Leadership Perspective

Sean Kozak, Chief Executive Officer of Tickblaze, stated:

“We did not set out to build another trading platform. We set out to build a complete ecosystem that could support traders, prop firms, brokers, and funds under one roof. The barrier to entry in this industry is extremely high. It requires product depth, regulatory understanding, exchange relationships, and disciplined execution. The formation of this advisory board reflects the stage we’re entering as a company.”

Ashley Kozak, Chief Operating Officer, mentions:

“As you grow into larger markets, structure matters. Governance matters. The right strategic guidance matters. We’ve been intentional about building not just technology, but an organization capable of operating at a global level.”

Jon Gomes, Chief Technology Officer, added:

“What we’ve built is not a surface-level solution. It’s a deep, integrated stack that supports the entire trading lifecycle. That takes time, technical rigor, and alignment across teams. Having advisors who understand scale at the highest level strengthens how we move forward.”

Josh Lombardo-Bottema, Chief Revenue Officer, commented:

“There is a clear shift happening in the prop and retail trading markets. Firms want professional-grade systems. Traders want serious tools. Brokers want scalable partners. Tickblaze sits at the intersection of all of it. I’ve had the opportunity to work directly with Pierce, Debby, and William, and their depth of experience across platform scale and institutional markets is incredibly valuable for our team, clients, and investors. Their perspective strengthens our execution and positions us for durable, long-term growth.”

Advisor Commentary

Pierce Crosby stated:

“Tickblaze reminds me of what serious platform builders look like in their early breakout phase. The company has built real depth across multiple verticals without outside capital dictating direction. That’s rare. There is discipline in how they’ve approached both product and partnerships, and I believe that positions them well for what comes next.”

Debby Goan commented:

“Institutional markets reward companies that understand complexity and manage it well. Tickblaze is tackling a difficult problem set, unifying tools for prop firms, retail traders, brokers, and funds, and doing so thoughtfully. That’s not easy to replicate.”

Bill Mann added:

“From a quantitative research standpoint, Tickblaze stands out because it’s built as a true simulation and backtesting environment not a collection of disconnected tools. The difference between ‘good on paper’ and ‘tradable’ is realism in the research stack. Bringing market data, execution logic, and risk into one place lets researchers iterate faster, stress-test assumptions, and move from prototype to production with less friction.”

Jonathan Anderson mentions:

“What stood out to me was not just the technology, but the ambition behind it. High-performance organizations are built intentionally. The leadership team at Tickblaze understands what it takes to operate at that level. I see a company that’s preparing for the long game.”

Positioned for the Next Stage

The trading technology sector remains highly fragmented. While many companies focus on single features or narrow segments, Tickblaze has built an integrated ecosystem capable of serving multiple market participants within one framework.

As participation in proprietary trading and multi-asset markets continues to expand globally, the demand for cohesive, professionally managed systems is increasing.

The formation of the Strategic Advisory Board represents a deliberate step in strengthening the company’s leadership bench as it enters its next stage of expansion.

About Tickblaze

Tickblaze is a multi-asset trading technology company serving proprietary trading firms, retail traders, broker-dealers, and hedge funds. Its ecosystem includes discretionary and algorithmic trading platforms, exchange market data integrations, order management systems, and operational architecture designed to support the full lifecycle of modern trading organizations.

For more information, visit https://tickblaze.com.

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Bringing together senior leaders from global trading technology firms to support Tickblaze’s global B2B expansion.