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In this episode of WorkSpace - The Defining Frontier, I, Steve Grob, along with CEO Espen Skogen and CRO Lawrence Pearson, explore the complexities of transitioning to T+1 settlement in Europe. We delve into the regulatory challenges faced by Europe's diverse markets and compare them to the smoother transitions in the US and Canada. Our discussion highlights the organizational and technological hurdles, emphasizing the outdated back-office systems that struggle with accelerated settlement times. We also examine the role of RocketFin's workspace engineering in bridging these gaps, aiming for ef
In this episode of "Workspace - The Defining Frontier," I, Steve Grob, delve into the transformative concept of workspace engineering with Espen Skogen and Lawrence "Larry" Pearson from Rocketfin. We explore how this discipline connects technology to human workflows, eliminating inefficiencies and manual gaps. Lawrence explains how workspace engineering starts with understanding people, not just platforms, to streamline processes and reduce errors. Espen emphasizes the importance of thorough research and discovery before diving into coding, ensuring a more adaptable and efficient system. We al
In this episode of Workspace - The Defining Frontier, I sit down with RocketFin's CEO Espen Skogen and CRO Laurence Pearson to explore a critical question in software development: Are we building the thing right, or building the right thing? We delve into the importance of thorough diagnosis before diving into coding, particularly in complex environments like capital markets. Espen shares insights on the pitfalls of assumptions and the necessity of understanding the root causes of workflow challenges. Laurence discusses the friction in existing systems and the need for dynamic, adaptable solut
In this episode of Workspace - The Defining Frontier, titled "Design is Everything," I sit down with the team from RocketFin, including Espen Skogen, Lawrence Pearson, and mission specialist Richard Murray, to explore the transformative power of UX and UI in capital markets. We delve into the importance of intuitive design, inspired by the game-changing simplicity of the iPhone, and how it can streamline trading workflows. Richard highlights how good design simplifies tasks by filtering out noise, enabling traders to make informed decisions swiftly. We discuss the challenges of integrating mul
In this episode of RocketFinster in Space and Elsewhere, titled "Signal over Noise - Thoughts from the Launchpad," I, Steve Grob, founder of Vision Fifty-Seven, delve into the transformative impact of AI on the capital markets industry. Joined by Espen Skogen, CEO of RocketFin, and Lawrence Pearson, CRO at RocketFin, we explore the innovative concept of workspace engineering. As AI reshapes trading workflows and legacy platforms struggle to keep up, we discuss how workspace engineering offers a solution by integrating technology and user needs. We also touch on the challenges of AI implementat
