Eliot Horowitz is the co-founder of MongoDB, where he served as Chief Technology Officer from 2008 until his resignation in 2020. With a degree in Computer Science from a reputable university, Eliot played a key role in developing one of...

Eliot Horowitz is the co-founder of MongoDB, where he served as Chief Technology Officer from 2008 until his resignation in 2020. With a degree in Computer Science from a reputable university, Eliot played a key role in developing one of the most popular database solutions used by developers worldwide. He also co-founded ShopWiki, an innovative online retail search engine that was sold in 2010. During his time at MongoDB, Eliot's technical vision helped shape the company’s growth and product development. His insider trading saw a significant spike in 2020, reaching as high as $467.38 million in June, which reflects confidence in MongoDB's value during a crucial time. Despite resigning in July 2020, his impact on the tech industry, particularly in the database space, continues to be felt as MongoDB expands to meet the increasing demands of modern software development.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other MongoDB CEOs

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Eliot Horowitz

Founder and Ex-CEO of MongoDB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from a reputed university

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1982 - 43 years ago

CEO of MongoDB for

1 year 5 months (Oct 2018 - Mar 2020)

Previous Experience

Co-founder of MongoDB, Inc., served in various engineering roles

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Eliot Horowitz

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Jay Chaudhry

Founder and CEO of Zscaler

2022 Compensation

Stock

$41.51M

Salary

$23.66K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$513.27M

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William R. McDermott

CEO of ServiceNow

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.35M

Bonus

$3.15M

Other

$351.09K

Total Holdings

$11.00M

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Matthew Prince

Founder and CEO of Cloudflare, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$18.33M

Salary

$400.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$783.96K

Total Holdings

$51.04M

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Mike Cannon-Brookes

Founder and CEO of Atlassian

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$49.44K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$5.67K

Total Holdings

$19.19M

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Yamini Rangan

CEO of HubSpot

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$80.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$145.17K

Total Holdings

$44.99M

Holdings

See how much did Eliot Horowitz make over time.

Eliot Horowitz's trading history with MongoDB shows major fluctuations in his holdings. In 2019, his holdings were valued around $12.78 million which gradually increased to $200.39 million by October 2020. The peak was reached in June 2020 at $467.38 million,...

Eliot Horowitz's trading history with MongoDB shows major fluctuations in his holdings. In 2019, his holdings were valued around $12.78 million which gradually increased to $200.39 million by October 2020. The peak was reached in June 2020 at $467.38 million, showcasing a significant growth in value during that year. However, after his resignation, there was a natural decrease in valuation, concluding at $114.26 million in November 2023. This pattern indicates that as he transitioned away from active management at MongoDB, his stock availability and the market’s reaction shaped these values.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

MDB @ $188.68

Total Stock Sold

$66.48M

MDB

$66.48M

469,070 MDB shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Eliot Horowitz didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MDB469,070 shares worth $63.47M.
This is -4.52% and $3.01M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

MDB

6,111 shares

MDB

Recent Charitable Transactions

MDB

1,450 shares

MDB

Jul 1, 2020

Charity

MDB

2,500 shares

MDB

Jun 17, 2019

Charity

MDB

2,161 shares

MDB

Sep 4, 2018

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Eliot Horowitz.

MDB

$9.35M

MDB at $224.67/share

Jul 1, 2020

Sale

MDB

1,450 shares

MDB

Jul 1, 2020

Charity

MDB

$5.07M

MDB at $191.40/share

Jun 15, 2020

Sale

MDB

$3.29M

MDB at $156.59/share

May 1, 2020

Sale

MDB

$420.00K

MDB at $140.00/share

Apr 9, 2020

Sale

MDB

$3.35M

MDB at $128.20/share

Apr 1, 2020

Sale

MDB

$3.19M

MDB at $151.67/share

Feb 27, 2020

Sale

MDB

27,428 shares

MDB

Feb 27, 2020

Received

MDB

$3.37M

MDB at $160.58/share

Feb 3, 2020

Sale

MDB

$420.00K

MDB at $140.00/share

Jan 6, 2020

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Eliot Horowitz make over time.

In 2020, Eliot earned a total compensation of $4,295,191 from MongoDB, which included a salary of $145,417 and a significant portion from vested stock valued at $4,119,274. He was not eligible for any bonuses in his final year due to his resignation in July. Prior to that, in 2019, he received $631,563, which included a $325,000 salary and a performance-based cash bonus of $306,313. His compensation reflects the company’s commitment to attract and retain talent, aligning executive rewards with MongoDB’s long-term success.

Year

2020

Total Compensation

$4.29M

Salary

$145.42K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, incentivize and retain a highly skilled team of executives who contribute to MongoDB's long-term success, aligning their interests with those of stockholders.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Eliot Horowitz resigned effective July 10, 2020 and was not eligible for a bonus for fiscal year 2021.

Other

$20.50K

Board Justification

Represents expenses incurred by us related to a cybersecurity assessment and related services at the executive’s personal residence.

Restricted Stock

$4.12M(27.43K RSU)

Board Justification

The RSUs granted to Eliot Horowitz on February 27, 2020 vest in equal quarterly installments over four years measured from April 1, 2018. The RSUs ceased vesting on July 10, 2020 as a result of his resignation.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the fiscal year 2021 were based on corporate performance goals, but Eliot Horowitz was not eligible for a bonus due to his resignation.

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Dev Ittycheria

Founder and CEO of MongoDB

October 2014 - Invalid Date