Host: Annik Sobing

Guest: Amy Morgan, Trade Compliance Executive, Advisor & Speaker. Former VP, Trade at Altana. Tradenerd.
Published: May 18 2026
Length: ~27 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center

Amy Morgan on Reinventing Trade Through Technology and Vision

Annik Sobing welcomes Amy Morgan back to the Simply Trade Roundup for a conversation about her journey through trade, technology, and transformation. Amy reflects on joining Altana during the uncertainty of the pandemic, helping build an AI-powered trade startup from the ground up, and what it meant to be part of a company that was ahead of the market. She shares how her perspective on trade compliance evolved, why she believes trade professionals need more strategic tools, and how she knew it was time to step into a new chapter while still staying connected to the work she cares about.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How Amy entered the startup world
Amy explains what led her to Altana during COVID and why she was drawn into a startup at a time when everything felt uncertain. She also talks about the intensity, energy, and uncertainty of building something new from the earliest stage.

What it takes to build in AI and trade
The episode offers a behind-the-scenes look of working in a startup where trade experts and technologists had to learn each other’s language. Amy describes the excitement of working with young technologists and the speed at which new ideas could become real tools.

How trade compliance has changed
Amy shares how her view of trade compliance evolved over six years at Altana, and why she now sees it as a strategic function that can drive business decisions. She discusses the growing importance of visibility, intelligence, and proactive compliance in today’s trade environment.

Knowing when it’s time to move on
One of the most thoughtful parts of the conversation is Amy’s explanation of why she decided it was time to take the next step. She talks about wanting space to write, teach, mentor, and continue contributing to trade in new ways.

What she’s building now
Amy opens up about her next chapter, including advisory work, book writing, teaching, and community involvement. Her focus remains on helping trade professionals see the value and significance of their work in a changing world.

Who this episode is for
This episode is especially valuable for young professionals trying to find their place in trade, technology, or leadership. It is also meaningful for people already in senior roles who want to reflect on their own journey and remember where they came from, what shaped them, and how to keep growing with intention.

Credits
Host: Annik Sobing
Guest: Amy Morgan
Presented by: Global Training Center

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