Jason Raznick
Jason Raznick is a media executive, entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Benzinga, a digital financial news, data, and analytics platform based in Metro Detroit. He launched Benzinga in 2009 during the aftermath of the Great Recession to level the playing field for individual investors by providing fast, actionable market intelligence that was historically accessible only to Wall Street institutions. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in media and finance as a contributor for Jim Cramer’s RealMoney.com at TheStreet, while also holding roles at Netscape and working on early financial technology initiatives. Beyond managing Benzinga’s core business operations, Raznick is a recognized voice in the retail trading space and broader capital markets. He frequently appears on financial networks such including CNBC, Fox Business, and NPR, among others.
Jason Raznick Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Director
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Contributor
Academic History
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B.B.A., Finance
Jason Raznick is a financial technology innovator and the Founder of Benzinga, a global digital financial news, data, and analytics platform based in Detroit, Michigan.
He built the platform to provide fast, actionable, and original market intelligence that was historically accessible only to institutional Wall Street traders.
Under his leadership, Benzinga evolved from a local media startup into an international financial news network reaching over 25 million monthly readers across more than 125 countries.
Today, Benzinga functions as a primary wire service for the retail broker ecosystem, embedding its real-time newsfeeds, analyst ratings, and market data APIs directly into major trading platforms, including Robinhood, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Interactive Brokers.
RECOGNITIONS
2021 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Michigan/Ohio
2013 DBusiness 30 in Their 30s
MEDIA PRESENCE & INFLUENCE
As a commentator on retail trading trends, market structure, and emerging financial technologies, Raznick is a frequent guest on national broadcast networks.
He regularly appears as a market analyst on major financial networks, including CNBC, Fox Business, and NPR.
He also hosts The Raz Report podcast, interviewing corporate CEOs, venture capitalists, market analysts, and entrepreneurs about business strategy, wealth creation, and leadership.
He spearheaded the creation of Benzinga's event division, establishing high-impact international conferences such as the Benzinga Fintech Awards, the Global Cannabis Capital Conference, and digital asset summits connecting institutional investors with corporate executives.