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Building Tyne — looking for people who want in on the ground floor Over the past few months I've been building Tyne Consulting (https://tyne.info) with my brother (Phil Atkins), a consultancy focused on AI and workflow automation. The core idea is simple: most businesses are paying monthly for generic software that half fits how they actually work. We replace it with something bespoke, built around their existing workflow instead of forcing them to adapt to someone else's tool, and the result is real time and cost saved, not just another extra dashboard. We've proven this in our personal lives, building a dashboard that replaces JIRA, Teams, A CRM with automated outreach and dedicated AI agents all on one page and are eager to see similar projects working in active businesses. That being said, we also offer general consultancy, smaller project development work and everything in between. We're pre-revenue and self-funded, which means we're doing this the hard way: no investment, no safety net, just conviction that the product is genuinely useful and the market need is real. Right now there are two things I'm hoping my network can help with: 1. A salesperson to help us land our first client I'm looking for someone comfortable with cold outreach and closing, working a few hours a week, commission only to start. Genuine, generous commission upside if you can help us close deals, and real input into how we grow from here. Ideal for someone early in their sales career looking to build a track record, or someone experienced who believes in the product and wants a slice of something they help build from zero. 2. Founders and builders to compare notes with If you're running or starting something similar (I've seen a few similar on here already!), I'd genuinely value trading notes and networking. Some of the most useful conversations at this stage come from people solving the same problems in parallel, not from advisors who did it a decade ago. If you're eager to hit the ground running, be part of something from the beginning, happy to be entirely remote and enjoy your own pacing this could be a great opportunity to kick start something worthwhile. If this sounds like you, or you know someone within your network, we'd love to talk. Comment, DM, drop us an email, and we'll happy to jump on a call and explain more about what we're building and our vision. Thanks for reading this far. Building something from nothing is equal parts exciting and terrifying, and I appreciate everyone willing to engage with it. 🔗 https://tyne.info 📧 aaron@tyne.info | phil@tyne.info #startup #AI #automation #earlystage #sales #cofounder

https://lnkd.in/eeUuZeyC An interesting Ombudsman decision relating to CFD pricing and best execution obligations, ties nicely to a recent point around independence of judgement, and the danger of allowing one issue to bleed into another operationally. Very broadly, the firm suspected a client may previously have engaged in behaviour designed to exploit negative balance protection (retail). The Ombudsman seems to accept the firm was contractually entitled to close the account per the TOB's. But there was still a live trade. The client’s argument was effectively that the pricing used to close the position reflected a form of penalty for the prior conduct alleged by the firm, rather than an independently fair execution outcome in its own right. And as those trades remained live, the obligation to execute fairly still existed independently. That’s the key point. You can’t allow suspicion, frustration, commercial exposure, or prior conduct to contaminate a separate regulatory obligation. If the trade stands, then best execution on the closure still needs to stand on its own merits. The criticism wasn’t really about spreads or OTC pricing in themselves. It was that the firm couldn’t sufficiently demonstrate why the pricing used to close the positions fairly reflected prevailing market conditions or comparable products. Operationally, this is where firms can get themselves into difficulty. Different contractual and regulatory obligations often end up sitting alongside each other very uncomfortably during periods of stress. But they still need to be treated independently. A simple example outside execution would be client money. If a firm suspects funds may relate to financial crime, there are processes for that. But that doesn’t suddenly remove the obligation to comply with client money rules while those concerns are assessed. Same principle here. Ultimately, decisions need to tie back cleanly to either: • a specific regulatory obligation • or a clearly defined contractual right And firms need to be able to demonstrate that separation clearly. Concern in one area cannot distort judgement in another.

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Breaking in is hard. I’ve spoken to a number of people recently trying to get into financial markets. Smart, motivated, good backgrounds. All asking the same thing, how do you differentiate yourself and actually get a foot in the door? And the reality is, it’s incredibly competitive. Particularly through the traditional graduate route. Funded placements, sponsored programmes, graduate schemes…huge numbers competing for a very small number of seats. Which inevitably means a lot of filtering. Academic filtering. CV filtering. ATS filtering. And while some exceptional paper candidates will always rise to the top of that process, there are also plenty of people who get filtered out early despite potentially having exactly the right attributes for front office and execution roles. So if the graduate route doesn’t happen, the alternative is often trying to break in through “entry level” positions after university. And those roles are frequently asking for: • experience • programming knowledge • asset class familiarity • and practical understanding upfront For an entry-level role! Genuine experience is incredibly valuable, but also incredibly hard to get. Outside of an offer, most desks don’t provide much in the way of hands-on exposure. When they do, it’s often limited, and usually open only to existing networks. It’s easy to see why many feel stuck. But many candidates think they have to focus on: Markets. Products. Opinions. Theory. I’ve never believed that’s what separates people in an execution or client facing role. What matters to me is much more fundamental: • How you communicate • How you think under pressure • How you control a conversation • How you identify and manage risk (even at a basic level) • How you avoid compounding errors (because everybody makes them) And I think open-minded hiring managers, those willing to look a little beyond the surface and think longer term, will recognise that. The problem is, almost no one is taught how to demonstrate those attributes. There’s no reason that gap can’t be addressed earlier. A lot of what we used to train on desk, the foundations, the guiding principles, can be taught in a much simpler, more accessible way. Not to turn someone into a finished product, but to give them enough grounding to: • present themselves more effectively • stand out in an interview • start with more confidence when they do get an opportunity Specialising can come later. The foundations are what make the difference early on. If you’re trying to break in, or know someone who is, drop me a DM.

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the UNCF conference in San Francisco, California. It was a 4-day immersive program focused on AI, where I gained valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is shaping the future across industries. I also earned a certificate for completing a session. Beyond the learning, I built meaningful connections with talented and driven individuals, making the experience even more impactful. #UNCF #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #Innovation #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #FutureOfWork #SanFrancisco

🏆 WE JUST TOOK 2ND PLACE… AND WON THE OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION AWARD! 🏆 This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference in Atlanta. My team and I advanced to the final round as one of the top six teams and ultimately secured 2nd place, along with the Outstanding Presentation Award. It was an incredible experience that highlighted the importance of collaboration, creativity, and teamwork. I also had the opportunity to connect with inspiring professionals, including Stephen A. Smith and many others, who made the event even more impactful. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Chancellor Anthony Graham for his continued support, as well as Dr. Lawrence Awopetu and Dr. Terrence Farrier, PhD , for their mentorship and guidance throughout this journey. I am also thankful to all the judges, especially Kendrick Faison and Dr. Nicole Priester , for their valuable insights and encouragement leading up to the final round. Finally, a huge thank you to my team, Oluwademilade Ogunbade , Otutochi Nwadinkpa , Kennedy Abanihe , and Matanda Phiri . This achievement reflects the effort and dedication we put in together, and I’m proud of what we accomplished. #HBCU #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #Teamwork #StartupLife #StudentSuccess #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Atlanta #Awards #PresentationExcellence

Having spent decades in trading and digital platforms, I don’t say this lightly, it’s rare to see something that genuinely feels like a step change. Tria brings trading, payments and yield across crypto, equities, FX and commodities into one self custodial platform, removing real friction from the system. I’ve always backed disruptive infrastructure, and this is exactly that. Strong early traction, a clear path to IPO, and a model that challenges how traditional platforms operate. Pleased to be involved in bringing a genuine disruptor to the table.