William Asbury Porter, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 10, 1928 |
| Died | October 15, 2015 (aged 86) Kilauea, Hawaii, US |
| Alma mater | Adams State College Kansas State University MIT Sloan School of Management |
| Known for | Founder of E-Trade |
| Spouse(s) |
Ava Guthrie (div. 1974)Joan (m. 1990) |
| Children | 3 |
William A. Porter (1928–2015) was an American businessperson who, along with Bernard A. Newcomb founded the first electronic trading platform, E-Trade.[1][2]
After the success of E-Trade, Porter also co-founded International Securities Exchange with Marty Averbuch [3] and became the first chairman of ISE on his 70th birthday in 1998.[4] Porter was the former chief executive officer, board member, and chairman emeritus of E-Trade.
In 2000, CNN called Porter the "forefather of online trading".[5]
Later in his life he donated money to businesses and nonprofits benefiting organic farming, recreation and community building on Kauai's North Shore.
- ^ "The MIT 150: 150 Ideas, Inventions, and Innovators that Helped Shape Our World". The Boston Globe. May 15, 2011. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
- ^ "Does This Town Still Know How to Give a Victory Parade?". The New York Times, City Room, By Jennifer Lee, Feb 4, 2008. February 4, 2008.
- ^ "ISE History of Leadership". ISE.com.
- ^ "E-Trade Founder Unveils Electronic Options Exchange". TheStandard.com, Megan Barnett, November 10, 1998.
- ^ "Pinnacle William Porter: Forefather of Online Trading". CNN.com, Pinnacle, aired February 6, 2000.