Thomas Peterffy – Freedom To Succeed
Thomas Peterffy grew up in socialist Hungary. Despite the fact that he could not speak English when he immigrated to the United States in 1956, Thomas fulfilled the American dream. With hard work and dedication, he started a business that today employs thousands of people. In the 1970s, Thomas bought a seat on the American Stock Exchange. He played a key role in developing the electronic trading of securities and is the founder of Interactive Brokers, an online discount brokerage firm with offices all over the world.
Tip from Boots and Sabers
Do the people of this country want socialism or freedom? Take heed from someone who seen and lived in it in Hungary. If you believe in freedom, pass this to all your friends, family and neighbors.
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 8: Thomas Peterffy, CEO of Interactive Brokers, speaks during a joint hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Securities, Insurance, and Investment Subcommittee and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Investigations Subcommittee on Capitol Hill December 8, 2010 in Washington, DC. The committee called Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro and others to testify about the integrity and US Capital Markets. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
October 12, 2012
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