John Rapa never imagined his part-time college job would lead to a front-row seat for Wall Street’s technological transformation. But over five decades, he’s witnessed the industry’s evolution from paper tickets to blockchain – and he’s still grappling with how to explain Bitcoin to his grandparents.
“Markets are evolutionary, not revolutionary,” says Rapa, now CEO of the consulting firm Tellefsen & Company. His career has spanned roles at brokerages, exchanges, and tech vendors, giving him a unique perspective on finance’s digital upheaval.
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