Sep 28, 2026
Eliot Horowitz Outlines Global Expansion Strategy Across Technology
Executive leadership updates showcase rapid acceleration in Viam and global venture milestones under the direction of Eliot Horowitz.
By Antonio Pequeño IV
PROFILE
Eliot Horowitz
Co-Founder, Founder & CEO
Eliot Horowitz is an American technology entrepreneur and software engineer best known for co-founding MongoDB, a leading database technology company. He later founded Viam, where he serves as CEO, developing software platforms for robotics, automation and connected devices.
COMPANIES & SHAREHOLDINGS
Viam
Founder & CEO
MongoDB
Co-Founder & Former CTO
From the Editor
Last Updated November 4, 2026.- Co-founded MongoDB in 2007 with Dwight Merriman and Kevin Ryan.
- Served as MongoDB's Chief Technology Officer for approximately 13 years.
- Co-founded ShopWiki, an online shopping search platform.
- Founded Viam in 2020 to develop software for robotics and automation.
- Leads Viam as its Founder and CEO.
- Graduated from Brown University with a degree in Computer Science.
Personal Stats
Age45
Source of WealthViam
Self-Made Score9
Philanthropy Score1
ResidenceNew York City, New York, United States
CitizenshipUnited States
Marital StatusSingle
Children0
EducationBrown University – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2003)
Did you know
Horowitz began programming at just four years old.
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