Daniel Mirkin Leads Trade Ideas Revolution

Leveling the Playing Field for Retail Traders Worldwide

Leading the AI Trading Revolution

Daniel Mirkin is the CEO and co-founder of Trade Ideas, the market's premier AI-powered trading platform. With over three decades of trading experience, Dan has transformed how active traders identify opportunities and manage risk in today's dynamic markets.

Born in Leningrad, Russia (now St. Petersburg) in 1970, Dan immigrated to the United States in 1978.

His journey in finance began in the mid-1990s as a skilled SOES trader during what many call the "Wild West" of trading—a time when retail traders could compete directly with market makers on a level playing field.

This firsthand experience shaped Dan's vision for democratizing access to professional-grade trading tools and creating technology that evolves with the market.

Innovation Through Independence

In 2003, Dan co-founded Trade Ideas with Philip Smolen, choosing to grow organically without outside investment. This independence has allowed the company to focus on innovation rather than satisfying external investors. The result? A platform trusted by traders in over 65 countries and recognition as one of Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Companies for multiple consecutive years.

"Trading in the SOES days was like seeing the market's DNA. It showed me what's possible when the playing field is fair, and I've built Trade Ideas to give today's traders that same edge."