From message boards to money management: How 2 traders turned their Discord chat into an investment fund

Group 1 - The current retail trading landscape has evolved from a David vs. Goliath mentality to retail traders adopting a more professional and institutional approach to investing [1] - Platforms such as StockTwits, X, and Discord are becoming popular among traders for idea exchange and participating in the ongoing bull market [2] - Discord serves as a dynamic environment for traders to connect and share insights, contrasting with the static nature of platforms like Reddit [3] Group 2 - Enders Capital was founded by Moody Nashawaty and Risley Mabile, who initially connected in a Discord channel for retail traders in 2022 [4] - The founders engaged in extensive discussions about market trends on Discord before deciding to launch their investment fund in 2025 [5] - Enders Capital currently manages $5 million in assets, highlighting the potential for retail traders to transition into fund management [6]