David Krell
David Krell
consumers exactly markets
When the markets get frothy they can disappear. When the markets are frothy is exactly when consumers need them.
anybody culture looked silicon valley weekends
We've got a Silicon Valley mentality, a startup feel, long days, weekends -- that's the culture we want to promote. We've never really looked at what anybody else was going to do.
business components continues core derivative embraced equity expand integral investment investors management options products rates risk
Our core business continues to expand at double-digit rates as equity options and other derivative products are increasingly embraced by investors as integral components of their investment and risk management strategies.
difficulty easy explain including starting
It's not easy starting an exchange. We've had to explain the difficulties to a lot of people, including some in Washington.
capital cover expenses funding initial necessary support
In total, the initial funding will cover the expenses and capital outlays necessary to support this business.
catalyst gary vehicle
This whole idea didn't come from Gary and me -- we were the vehicle they used, ... and we said we are going to be the catalyst for change.