Blog | SIMON SKINNER

Published on August 21, 2025

We built an open‑source, in‑browser Markdown editor—fast

Meet Markdown Web: a polished, open‑source Markdown editor with AI (OpenAI + Anthropic), Git workflows, beautiful themes, and reliable export — all in your browser.

Published on March 27, 2025

Climbing for a Cause: How Two Adventurers Are Changing Lives on Kilimanjaro

In just 156 days, Virag and Simon are set to embark on an exhilarating sponsored climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, aiming not only to conquer the iconic peak but also to raise vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Published on March 14, 2025

Navigating the Euro's Most Volatile Week: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Running a Brokerage

The first week of March 2025 will undoubtedly go down in currency market history. The Euro experienced its largest one-week fluctuation since its inception, and global traders (retail and institutional alike) rushed to capitalize on every potential opportunity. As the person responsible for managing our brokerage's technical infrastructure, I had a front-row seat to the exhilaration and the challenges that come with such unprecedented volatility. Here's how we kept our operations running smoothly in the face of extraordinary market conditions.

Published on January 10, 2025

The Impact of Regulatory Changes on Financial Software Development

How evolving regulations are shaping the development of financial software and what developers need to know.

Published on February 15, 2025

Leading IT Teams in the Financial Sector

Insights and strategies for effectively managing IT teams in the fast-paced and highly regulated financial industry.

Published on March 20, 2025

The Future of Financial Technology

Exploring how AI and blockchain are transforming the financial industry and what it means for businesses and consumers.