Rishi Khanna

Rishi Khanna is the Chief Executive Officer of Stocktwits, a social network designed for investors and traders. He has held this position since January 2020. Under his leadership, Stocktwits has significantly expanded its user base, growing from 2 million to over 8 million users in just three years, particularly during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.23

Professional Background

Before joining Stocktwits, Khanna was the Founder of RKS Advisors and held various leadership roles in technology and finance. His previous experience includes:

• Managing Director of Alternative Assets Technology at SS&C Technologies (2018-2019)
• President & CFO of Novus Partners, Inc. (2014-2016)
• Co-Founder and CTO of Novus Partners, Inc. (2007-2011)
• Co-Founder and CTO of Edition 01 (2011-2012)
• Application Engineer at Intel Corporation (1997-1998)

Khanna is also a graduate of Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.145

Contributions to Stocktwits

During his tenure, Khanna has focused on enhancing user engagement and monetization strategies within the platform. His insights into building activated user communities have been highlighted in various interviews and podcasts, where he discusses the importance of creating a user-friendly environment for investors and traders.24

In February 2024, it was announced that Howard Lindzon, the original founder of Stocktwits, would return to the CEO role, succeeding Khanna after a successful period of growth and development for the company.3