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Why I Love The Detroit Startup Scene
VentureBeat profiles a slice of the Detroit startup space, mentioning Benzinga as a leader in Detroit fintech.
Innovation Has to Be On Page One of the Playbook
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey discusses the role innovation should play in financial institutions and includes a shout-out to the Benzinga Global Fintech Awards.
Small Cap Nation Discusses Benzinga's Rapid Growth
SCN's Jane King sits down with Luke Jacobi, the Director of Operations of Benzinga, to discuss the fast growing media company.
What's new and exciting in the fintech space
How fintech is elevating the advice business
Finalists at the 2017 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards discuss why technology is so critical to the advisory space.
VCs Square Off on Best Ideas to Raise Money in Crowded Fintech Ecosystem
Bank Innovation
Bank Innovation editor Grace Noto discusses ways startups can attract VC funding on the best terms with insight from BZ Awards panelists David Sorin, Steven Lau, Gene Munster & David Teten.
Don’t Count Incumbents Out of the Innovation Race Just Yet
Bank Innovation
Bank Innovation editor Grace Noto analyzes innovation at financial institutions with commentary from 2017 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards speakers Kathleen Murphy, president of Fidelity, and Kelli Keough, head of digital global wealth management at J.P. Morgan.
Unison Receives Three Benzinga Global Fintech Awards Including First Place in 'Best of Show'
Press release
Unison Home Ownership Investors touts its BZ Awards triple crown in a press release.
Chaikin Analytics Wins Benzinga Fintech Award for Best Trading Idea Platform
Press release
Stock-picking platform Chaikin Analytics celebrates its BZ Awards victory in a press release.
Orion Advisor Services Named Best Financial Advisor Platform in 2017 Benzinga Fintech Awards
Press release
Orion Advisor Services touts its 2017 BZ Awards win in a press release.
Inc.com
February 23, 2017
Here are nine pieces of advice from Millennials who have made it, with comments from Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick.
Benzinga's Jason Raznick joins Guy Gordon to talk about the record day on the Stock Market
The Guy Gordon Show
January 25, 2017
Cardrates.com
January 6, 2016
It’s no secret that investing successfully isn’t easy; if it were, you probably wouldn’t hear so many stories of people losing their shirts — along with everything else — to the stock market. Beyond simply knowing the ins and outs of investing, there are many micro and macroeconomic events that can affect your stock portfolio.
Therefore, keeping abreast of important financial news and market events can be just as crucial for everyday investors as it is for professionals — and both take advantage of Benzinga to do it.
Is Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful Dipping His Fin Into Mental Health?
Huffington Post
"Shark Tank’s" own Mr. Wonderful was visiting Detroit’s Benzinga headquarters to receive their first ever Annual Inspiration Award. Benzinga’s founder, Jason Raznick interviewed Kevin O’Leary (a.k.a Mr. Wonderful) on his journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Benzinga then followed up with an impromptu raffle for local entrepreneurs to pitch to the notoriously intimidating shark.
Ryan Beale, founder of the mental health startup Therapy.Live, was one of the three that were picked from the audience. Therapy.Live is a state-of-the-art platform designed to assist mental health practitioners in maintaining their own work/life balance by providing tools that clinicians need now, as well as innovations necessary to stay on top of the field as the profession evolves in the future.
Shark Tank's "Mr. Wonderful," Kevin O'Leary, talks with Detroiters about success
ABC WXYZ Detroit
November 18, 2016
Benzinga hosted the inaugural Benzinga Inspiration Series event on Friday, November 18, featuring Kevin O'Leary from "Shark Tank" telling his life story. Detroit's ABC affiliate was on hand to capture the event.
"Detroit now is a like a new place to do deals that wasn't here 10 years ago, so whatever you are doing, keep it up," he said.
Talking Tech in Detroit: Building Platform Architecture With Golang
Benzinga
September 23, 2016
"Go speeds up the delivery of data to our licensing and Benzinga Pro clients, meaning it helps traders and investors get quality information faster.”
Talking Tech in Detroit: Working With React to Create a High-Speed News Platform
Benzinga
August 30, 2016
"Benzinga is one of the companies driving Detroit's tech resurgence. Benzinga is putting Detroit on the map as a hub of technology startup innovation by establishing a nationally recognized media brand."
Millennials are ditching financial advisors for apps
New York Post
July 10, 2016
"More and more clients need a digital and mobile offering that they can adjust on the fly. Investors want to see their portfolios when they want and where they want."
Wall Street Is Overreacting Over Brexit
U.S. News & World Report
June 24, 2016
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick bullish on stocks after the Brexit vote.
Modern Trader
April 16, 2016
To learn more about what investors, tech entrepreneurs and fintech enthusiasts can expect from this year's Benzinga Fintech Gala, Modern Trader sat down with CEO Jason Raznick.
RavenPack Launches Partnership with Benzinga, Targeting News Outlets
Finance Magnates
February 16, 2016
Benzinga will help expand Ravenpack's coverage, which will extend to small and large-cap companies, IPOs, and M&As.
Benzinga embodies tech revolution in Detroit
Fox 2 Detroit
February 6, 2016
Fox 2 stopped by Benzinga's new office, chronicling the company's growth from a basement to Downtown Detroit.
Jason Raznick Stops By Opportunity Detroit
News Talk WJR 760 AM
October 16, 2015
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick speaks on Opportunity Detroit about the company's relocation to Downtown Detroit.
Benzinga to move headquarters to Detroit from Southfield
Crain's Detroit Business
October 6, 2015
Benzinga will move it offices and 35 employees to One Campus Martius in downtown Detroit.
Benzinga to Relocate to Quicken Campus
Curbed Detroit
October 5, 2015
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick told the Detroit Free Press that the company wil make the move downtown this month.
Financial news startup moves headquarters to Campus Martius
WXYZ Channel 7
October 5, 2015
VIDEO: Benzinga, a financial news startup, is moving into the former Compuware building.
Benzinga Moving Headquarters To Detroit From Suburbs
CBS Detroit
October 5, 2015
Financial news and data business Benzinga is moving its headquarters to Detroit from the suburbs.
Benzinga startup to move to Dan Gilbert's Campus Martius spot in Detroit
MLive
October 5, 2015
Benzinga is the newest tech company to relocate to a Bedrock Real Estate Services owned building in downtown Detroit.
Financial News Startup, Benzinga, Relocating its Headquarters to Downtown Detroit
PRNewswire
October 5, 2015
The financial news and data startup today announced it will relocate its headquarters to One Campus Martius (the former Compuware Building), at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Monroe Street, in the heart of technology centric downtown Detroit.
Benzinga aims to use new digs to show off Detroit
Detroit Free Press
October 4, 2015
The Detroit Free Press officially announces Benzinga's upcoming move to a new downtown Detroit office space, along with hopes for Detroit and vision for company as a whole.
TradeKing Adds Benzinga's Top Stories and Alerts to Award-Winning TradeKing LIVE Platform
Business Wire
August 12, 2015
TradeKing's new Home Page widget updates throughout the market day with top news stories from Benzinga.
Benzinga Creates Jobs With Its Move To Downtown Detroit
Model D Media
December 2, 2014
Model D spoke with Benzinga CEO & Founder Jason Raznick about the company's previous need for software developers and the current pending relocation to Detroit's downtown area.
Financial News Start-Up Heading To Detroit
Detroit Free Press
November 13, 2014
The Detroit Free Press covers Benzinga's office relocation to downtown Detroit scheduled for February 2015.
Benzinga: The Detroit-based Online Investing Tool for Average Joes
Techonomy
August 13, 2014
Techonomy profiled Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick recently ahead of the Techonomy Detroit conference to learn more about the Benzinga, Benzinga Pro and Marketfy services and also about the current scene for small businesses in Detroit.
Look Who's In The Stock Market Now: Millennials
CNBC
July 20, 2014
CNBC's Stephanie Landsman's missive on millennials in the stock market quoted Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick on the surprising demographic shift in Benzinga readers over the last few years.
Detroit's Startup Revolution: How the Motor City is Driving Entrepreneurship
State Budget Solutions
July 9, 2014
State Budget Solutions' Hannah Oh covered the status of Detroit's conducive environment to 'savvy entrepreneurs' in her latest missive from July 9, 2014, including mentions of Benzinga as well as Detroit Lives!, Bizdom and Detroit Venture Partners.
Startup Nation's 'How To Break Out In A Competitive Market'
Startup Nation
June 28, 2014
This episode of Startup Nation focused on how entrepreneurs are figuring out a way to break out in highly competitive, firmly entrenched business sectors. Host Jeff Sloan was accompanied by Guest Co-Host, Norm Pappas. Guests included Jason Raznick from Benzinga and Ari Techner from Scratch Golf.
Creating A New Brand For Financial News In Michigan
Nieman Lab
April 22, 2014
Neiman Lab's Joseph Lichterman spent the day at Benzinga HQ getting a feel for the business and its span of financial news involvement.
My Jewish Detroit Covers "Doarchist" Jazon Raznick
My Jewish Detroit
April 2014
An exclusive interview with Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick that covers Benzinga's game-changing path to becoming a virtual Wall Street.
5 Michigan Financial Tech Startups To Watch Out For
Michipreneur
March 14, 2014
Michipreneur's Amanda Lewan listed Benzinga as one of the great financial tech startups to watch out for due to its ''fresh, quick, and informative approach to financial news." Other startups listed were Larky, Wisely, VerifyValid and Protean Payment.
MetroMode Covers Benzinga's Latest Products & Employees
Metromode
February 27, 2015
MetroMode quoted CEO Jason Raznick on Benzinga's latest advancement with financial products and employee expansion.
ForexLive Partners with Benzinga Professional for Wider Depth of Content
PRNewswire
November 20, 2013
On November 20, 2013, the partnership between ForexLive and Benzinga Professional was announced that subscribers would have access to a greater depth of information and access to the latest trends that impact the forex market.
Semi-finalists develop pitches
The Michigan Daily
November 23, 2013
Benzinga Founder Jason Raznick and Developer Adam Bratt were guest speakers at the 1000 Pitches Summit in Palmer Commons at the University of Michigan to push ideas and innovations.
TEDx at University of Michigan Dearborn
TEDx
October 19, 2013
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick spoke on the TEDxUMDearborn stage and shared his story of overcoming obstacles, founding Benzinga in his basement and how he saw Michigan battle with the economic recession.
30 in Their Thirties: Jason Raznick
DBusiness
October 4, 2013
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick was named an honoree of DBusiness "30 in Their Thirties," for his passion as a "startup junkie," and serial entrepreneur.
Second Annual JVS Rising Entrepreneur Award
Benzinga
June 3, 2013
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick passed the torch of the JVS Rising Entrepreneur Award to Pam Turkin, found of Just Baked at the 16th Annual Strictly Business Networking and Awards Luncheon.
Crain's Detroit Business
September 30, 2012
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick, was honored by Crain's Detroit as one of Detroit's top 40 business people under the age of 40.
CNBC
July 5, 2012
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick appeared on CNBC's lunchtime Fast Money segment to discuss bank stocks and strategies for netting positive returns with them.
Fox 2 Detroit
July 25, 2012
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick stopped by the Fox 2 News Detroit studio to talk about Benzinga, the company's progress, and its future.
Strictly Busness
June 11, 2012
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick was honored by JVS when he was given the JVS rising entrepreneur award.
Michigan Startups Need Skilled Employees, Not Empty Promises
Huffington Post
March 12, 2012
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick put together a piece for the Huffington post about hiring struggles in the Detroit area, and the need for technology-trained talent.
CNBC
March 2, 2012
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick appeared on CNBC to discuss the outlook for the market and the current trading environment.
Groupon Founders Turn Turn To Financial News With Benzinga Investment
The Wall Street Journal
May 26, 2011
The Wall Street Journal put together a piece on an investment made by the founders of Groupon in Benzinga.
At What Point Will Inflation Curtail Consumer Spending?
Fox Business
April 8, 2011
Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick visited the studios of Fox Business to address the effects of consumer spending on inflation.
