Steve Swanson, Angel Investor

Steve Swanson co-founded Automated Trading Desk (ATD), a pioneer in high frequency trading, in 1989. After twelve years of growing the company, Swanson was named President and CEO where he was responsible for increasing ATD’s market share to 7% of US daily equity trading volume. Since leaving Citi/ATD in 2010, he has managed, mentored, and invested in several startup organizations. Swanson was named one of “The Top 10 Innovators of the Decade” by Wall Street Technology for the market changes ATD influenced. Swanson is a committed advocate of higher education. As a passionate volunteer for his alma mater, the College of Charleston, Swanson has served in several roles. From 2003-2016, he served on the College’s Foundation Board as both a member and chairman and was recognized with emeritus status. Swanson served as co-chair of the College’s Boundless Campaign which successfully raised $139 million.