Ed Haravon is an entrepreneur and business leader, with a passion for applying emerging technologies to solve real-world business problems. Ed began his career in capital markets as a trader, joining Spot Trading in 2002.
While at Spot, Ed was integral in developing and driving an industry-leading education and development team that was the envy of its peers. He also was the business liaison to Spot’s proprietary trading and infrastructure teams.
During his career he has been a leading voice within the finance industry and has also lectured on the transformative effect of technology on financial markets via partnerships with Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and other Chicago-based institutions.
After Spot, Ed’s interest in emerging technology led him to join Peak 6 Investments, where he helped to lead the building of Apex Crypto, a leader in providing backend cryptocurrency execution, clearing, and custody solutions to broker dealers for the benefit of their retail customers.
Ed is the current Chapter President of VRARA – Chicago and is committed to growing the community for VR and AR both locally and globally.
Outside of work, Ed was a three-year Co-Chair of the Midwest Committee of Hearts for Help for Children, a global foundation committed to the prevention and treatment of child abuse.
