From first trade to full-scale systems
EBON BOKODY, Founder / CEO
A founder, a PC, and an edge.
Exponential was started in 2013 by Ebon Bokody, trading his own savings out of Sydney. He saw an edge in the Asia-Pacific markets that the big global firms weren't pricing in, and he wanted to see how far he could take it.
What started as a modest personal trading account has compounded significantly over time, but the core approach has stayed the same: adapt quickly, improve constantly, and build for the long run.
Built in-house, by design.
Joseph Lee joined the business as CTO in 2014. Together, Ebon and Joseph built the foundations of EXP from the ground up — the trading systems, research environment, execution infrastructure, and market connectivity that power the firm today.
In an industry where edges don’t last forever, we’ve always believed that building our own tools creates room to move faster, forge unique solutions, and keep improving as markets evolve.
JOSEPH LEE, CTO
A small team with high standards.
Over the years, we’ve built a team of traders, developers, and problem-solvers who genuinely enjoy the challenge of the work. We care a lot about thoughtful hiring, low ego, and surrounding ourselves with people who are sharp, curious, and motivated to keep getting better.