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Yoni Assia (born 1981) is an Israeli entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of eToro.
Early Life and Education
editYoni Assia, born in 1981 in Savyon, Israel, is an entrepreneur recognized for co-founding and leading eToro,[1][2][3] a social trading and investment platform. Assia developed an interest in technology and finance at an early age and began learning to code when he was ten years old.[4][5]
He pursued higher education in Israel, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Management, followed by a Master’s degree in Computer Sciences.[6]
Career Beginnings
editAssia’s professional career began in 2000 during his military service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), where he worked as a programmer in the Military Intelligence Directorate. During his studies in 2003, he co-founded WiTech Communications[7] and CDRide, a company focused on developing on-ride video technology, where he served as Development Manager.
Founding of eToro
editIn 2007, Yoni Assia co-founded eToro (initially named RetailFX) alongside his brother Ronen Assia and David Ring. The company was designed as a social trading network that allowed users to observe and replicate the trades of others, aiming to make trading more accessible to a broader audience. By 2010, the platform had attracted over a million users.
eToro has since evolved into a comprehensive trading platform offering access to various asset classes, such as stocks, commodities, indices, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies. The platform's growth is attributed to its emphasis on simplifying investing for both novice and experienced traders.
Expansion into Cryptocurrencies Assia has been an advocate of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. In 2013, eToro became one of the first regulated platforms to introduce Bitcoin trading, at a time when cryptocurrencies were still largely unknown. This initiative helped to make digital assets more accessible to mainstream investors.
Today, eToro has a global user base of over 20 million registered users. The company continues to offer trading in various digital assets, solidifying its presence in the cryptocurrency market.
Personal Life
editAssia is married to Mor Assia, who is the co-founder and managing partner of iAngels, a venture capital firm in Israel. The couple has five children. In addition to his business activities, Assia has been involved in various philanthropic initiatives, including supporting educational programs and scholarships. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and has been recognized by Financial News in its Fintech 40 list, as well as by City A.M. in its Fintech 100 ranking.
References
edit- ^ Chicco, Michele (2023-07-06). "Il fondatore di eToro vuole mangiarsi la finanza tradizionale con la blockchain". Wired Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Yoni Assia | Founder and CEO - EToro". Forbes Finance Council. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Hinton, Lauren (2024-09-26). "eToro Expands Long-Term Savings Offer With Acquisition of Spaceship in Deal Worth Up to $80 Million AUD". FF News | Fintech Finance. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Features, Dr Matthew Partridge published in (2014-05-14). "Yoni Assia: To succeed, you need to dare to fail". moneyweekuk. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Settembre, Daniel (2021-05-11). "Dall'intelligence israeliana al trading: come il fondatore di eToro sta rendendo la finanza accessibile a tutti". Forbes Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Yoni Assia (eToro), here is what I've learned as an entrepreneur in my last 17 years – BeBeez International". Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Yoni Assia: Positions, Relations and Network - MarketScreener". uk.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2024-11-18.