We make getting funded simple — and losing a funded account hard
Axestreet is focused on building freedom-driven, low-restriction evaluation models—supported by education, risk awareness, and a culture built to help traders grow.
Our Mission
To restore alignment between traders and firms by building fair, freedom-focused trading environments that support traders beyond the pass.
We focus on revealing real trading skill, supporting risk-aware decision-making, and creating professional pathways built on verified performance that allow both traders and the firm to grow together.
We focus on revealing real trading skill, supporting risk-aware decision-making, and creating professional pathways built on verified performance that allow both traders and the firm to grow together.
Our Vision
We envision a future where proprietary trading functions as a true partnership — built on verified performance, disciplined capital allocation, and professional respect for traders
THE AXESTREET STANDARD
A return to prop trading built on shared success, where traders and firms grow together.
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Built to Identify Real Trading Talent
Axestreet is designed to surface traders with repeatable skill through verified performance and transparent track records — creating a pathway that unites the firm with the top 1% traders worldwide.
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Designed to Mirror Personal Account Freedom
We remove unnecessary restrictions and artificial constraints so traders can operate the way they would on their own accounts, allowing true behavior, risk management, and strategy execution to show.
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Cultivating a Culture of Professional Risk Standards
Our platform is built around education, performance intelligence, and data literacy — equipping traders to cultivate disciplined, risk-aware habits designed for long-term success and professional advancement. We proudly stand against the industry trend of toxic, short-term spike trading and instead champion sustainable, institutional-minded performance.
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Meet the Founders
Christopher Black
CEO & Co-Founder
Former Univ of Alabama, NCAA National Champion under Hall of Fame coach Nick Saban and later NFL free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Holds a Master’s in Psychology and brings 9 years of experience in retail trading.
Founded IPDA Trading Group, scaling a global ecosystem to 37,000+ traders and personally coaching 1,000+ students in performance, structure, and risk awareness.
Combines high-performance psychology with trading expertise to drive Axestreet’s trader-focused evaluation model and culture.
Holds a Master’s in Psychology and brings 9 years of experience in retail trading.
Founded IPDA Trading Group, scaling a global ecosystem to 37,000+ traders and personally coaching 1,000+ students in performance, structure, and risk awareness.
Combines high-performance psychology with trading expertise to drive Axestreet’s trader-focused evaluation model and culture.
Janno Stern
Co-Founder & Lead Developer
Senior software architect with 20+ years of experience in full-stack engineering and product development.
Proven track record in building and scaling multi-million-dollar ventures across Estonia and the U.S., leading teams through complex platform development, automation, and infrastructure design.
Combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, enabling rapid execution and scalable, resilient systems.
Drives the architecture behind Axestreet’s proprietary technology, risk engine, and long-term B2B foundations.
Proven track record in building and scaling multi-million-dollar ventures across Estonia and the U.S., leading teams through complex platform development, automation, and infrastructure design.
Combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, enabling rapid execution and scalable, resilient systems.
Drives the architecture behind Axestreet’s proprietary technology, risk engine, and long-term B2B foundations.
Christopher Black
CEO & Co-Founder
Former Univ of Alabama, NCAA National Champion under Hall of Fame coach Nick Saban and later NFL free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Holds a Master’s in Psychology and brings 9 years of experience in retail trading.
Founded IPDA Trading Group, scaling a global ecosystem to 37,000+ traders and personally coaching 1,000+ students in performance, structure, and risk awareness.
Combines high-performance psychology with trading expertise to drive Axestreet’s trader-focused evaluation model and culture.
Holds a Master’s in Psychology and brings 9 years of experience in retail trading.
Founded IPDA Trading Group, scaling a global ecosystem to 37,000+ traders and personally coaching 1,000+ students in performance, structure, and risk awareness.
Combines high-performance psychology with trading expertise to drive Axestreet’s trader-focused evaluation model and culture.
Janno Stern
Co-Founder & Lead Developer
Senior software architect with 20+ years of experience in full-stack engineering and product development.
Proven track record in building and scaling multi-million-dollar ventures across Estonia and the U.S., leading teams through complex platform development, automation, and infrastructure design.
Combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, enabling rapid execution and scalable, resilient systems.
Drives the architecture behind Axestreet’s proprietary technology, risk engine, and long-term B2B foundations.
Proven track record in building and scaling multi-million-dollar ventures across Estonia and the U.S., leading teams through complex platform development, automation, and infrastructure design.
Combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, enabling rapid execution and scalable, resilient systems.
Drives the architecture behind Axestreet’s proprietary technology, risk engine, and long-term B2B foundations.
Meet the Founders
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Former University of Alabama football player and NCAA National Champion under Hall of Fame coach Nick Saban — later foregoing professional opportunities as an NFL free agent — Chris brings a proven high-performance mindset to Axestreet. With a Master’s in Psychology and nine years of retail trading experience, he understands both the technical and behavioral drivers of trading success.
He went on to found IPDA Trading Group, and personally mentoring more than 1,000 traders in performance, structure, and risk awareness. This foundation now fuels Axestreet’s philosophy: combining elite-level discipline, data-driven decision-making, and risk-focused education to build a healthier, more sustainable trading environment.
Senior software architect with 20+ years of experience in full-stack engineering and product development.
Proven track record in building and scaling multi-million-dollar ventures across Estonia and the U.S., leading teams through complex platform development, automation, and infrastructure design.
Combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, enabling rapid execution and scalable, resilient systems.
Drives the architecture behind Axestreet’s proprietary technology, risk engine, and long-term B2B foundations.
Former collegiate soccer player with a strong academic foundation, holds degrees in business administration and finance.
Brings 5+ years of exposure to the trading industry, shaped by direct work with traders and a blended background in academic finance, retail trading, and professional finance.
Co-built the IPDA Trading Group educational ecosystem alongside Chris, helping scale it into a global community.
Has worked 1-on-1 with top traders, influencers, and educators, with additional exposure to fund-side environments and mentors with high finance backgrounds.
Combines operational discipline with product insight, helping shape the entire trader journey and evaluation experience at Axestreet — including risk standards, performance structure, onboarding pathways, and long-term trader development.
Brings 7+ years of trading experience with a strong focus on macro awareness, market structure, and risk-aligned decision-making. His background includes deep research on trader behavior, performance patterns, and the psychological factors that drive long-term consistency.
Has contributed across multiple sectors — combining strategic communication, brand development, and analytical insight to help teams scale efficiently in competitive markets.
Former semi-professional soccer player in New Zealand, applying a high-performance mindset to trading psychology, adaptability, and leadership under pressure.
At Axestreet, Michael leads growth, communication strategy, and educational initiatives, helping build a culture of data literacy, risk awareness, and structured trader development throughout the platform.
Our Story
Axestreet was founded on a simple belief: traders deserve a fair, supportive, and low-restriction path to improving their craft. After years of trading, teaching, and building communities, we realized the industry lacked environments that truly invest in trader development. We created Axestreet to change that—bringing together structured education, risk awareness, and an evaluation model built for long-term growth. Our story is still being written, but its foundation is clear: freedom, clarity, and a culture that helps traders evolve.
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Axestreet is focused on building freedom-driven, low-restriction evaluation models—supported by education, risk awareness, and a culture built to help traders grow.