John O'Donnell

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John O'Donnell came to Online Trading Academy in early 1998. As one of the first employees and pioneers in the education division, he helped transition the company from a floor based model to the largest global DMA franchisor trading/investing school currently operated today. Mr. O’Donnell is instrumental in Online Trading Academy’s extensive business development initiatives with strategic partners and industry leaders. As Chief Knowledge Officer, he delivers a combination of educational and corporate experience that has been instrumental in making Online Trading Academy one of the premier trading schools in the world. His extensive management and consulting experience has been a key ingredient in Online Trading Academy’s fast global growth and industry recognition and awards.

John is known for his focus and thoughts on issues such as historic boom/bust business cycles and the potential coming burst of the credit bubble in the "Globalization 3.0 Era." His background in both education and financial services gives him a unique ability to teach complex financial theories and trading skills to beginner investors and seasoned traders alike.

2012 marks his greatest accomplishment, in his opinion, becoming a two time grandparent of Brooklyn and Brady.

Past

  • BS in Science, Southwest Baptist University
  • Public School Teacher
  • Co-founder and CEO of Double Win Capital, Inc, a boutique investment banker
  • Investment Banker
  • Finalist for Ernst & Young Inc. magazine's "Entrepreneur of the Year" 2 years running

Specialties

  • Canadian Markets
  • US Markets

Expertise

  • Stocks
  • Wealth Management

Endeavors

  • Chief Knowledge Officer for Online Trading Academy
  • Featured on and in various national media outlets including: CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business, FT.com, Equities Magazine and Traders Journal
  • Keynote speaker at financial expos worldwide
  • Power Trading Radio guest

Student Testimonials

"I want to take a couple of minutes to thank you for your valuable contributions at Online Trading Academy, whether Power Trading Radio, Hours With the Pros, or at a live All-Star event." Bob P., March 2012

"John, your general session was fantastic. I got info I've only heard glancing references to. That was my first XLT General Session and you made me glad I'm enrolled. Online Trading Academy is one of the greatest among many organizations I've been part of in my sixty years." Bill B., July 2011

"I just viewed your presentation "Globalization 3.0 Update" that I found in the Hour with the Pros section of the Student Lobby. This is probably the single most informative session that I have ever seen. Thank you so much. And as a holder of a Platinum Package with Online Trading Academy, I have seen many presentations. Thank you for all the work that you put in making such a meaningful presentation. God Bless you as well!" Tom H., June 2011

"Great talk today! I’m looking forward to reviewing your slides." Jon A., February 2010

"It was great listening to your session. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the comparison between the current market vs. past markets. As they always say...history repeats itself." Kong T., May 2009

"This is an AMAZING webinar!! I am sure most people who watched this have paid many ‘market gurus’ money for an afternoon of far less information...John O’Donnell and Sam are class acts...I am sooo excited to be attending Online Trading Academy in September." Rodney, August 2008

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