tZERO Appoints AI Expert Shobhit Khandelwal to Board of Directors
tZERO Group, Inc., a pioneer in blockchain-powered multi-asset infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Shobhit Khandelwal to its Board of Directors. Khandelwal’s addition marks a key milestone in the company’s ongoing digital transformation as it focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and data interoperability into its blockchain infrastructure under the leadership of CEO Alan Konevsky.
Khandelwal, the Founder and CEO of ShyftLabs — a global data and AI product company — and Carter, a privacy-first retail media platform, brings deep expertise in distributed systems, applied AI, and enterprise-scale analytics. His experience building and scaling data-driven products across retail, government, and healthcare sectors aligns with tZERO’s ambition to modernize financial market infrastructure and extend its reach across institutional, regulated markets. Khandelwal has also collaborated with tZERO’s investors and partners, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
“Shobhit’s appointment is key as we evolve tZERO’s technology stack and expand our multi-asset digital infrastructure in the U.S. and globally,” said Alan Konevsky, CEO of tZERO. “His fluency in disciplines central to building compliant, high-performance marketplaces — and experience integrating AI and automation in regulated environments — will assist us scale, transform, and and shareholders.”
Takeaway
As tZERO continues to refine its strategic priorities, Khandelwal’s appointment signals a sharper focus on , regulatory compliance, and institutional functionality. His guidance will assist shape the frameworks within its marketplace infrastructure, further reinforcing tZERO’s reputation as a leader in regulated digital securities trading.
“Having someone with Shobhit’s technical depth and product vision on our board adds tremendous value at this inflection point for tZERO,” said Matt Mosman, Chairman of the Board of tZERO and Partner at Pelion Venture Partners. “His experience scaling data-driven organizations will assist guide tZERO as it continues building the institutional infrastructure needed to support tokenized assets and other on-chain financial products.”
Takeaway
Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman and Principal , Inc., tZERO’s largest investor, added: “Having worked with Shobhit previously, I know that his expertise, maturity, and focus — especially in scalable architectures and emerging technologies — will bring a valuable new dimension to tZERO’s board as the company continues to innovate across the digital asset landscape.”
Khandelwal’s appointment follows tZERO’s strategic reset under CEO Alan Konevsky, which prioritizes regulatory alignment, infrastructure modernization, and global market expansion. His experience at Citigroup, Walmart, and Jet.com, where he embedded intelligence and automation into enterprise systems, positions him to provide strategic oversight as tZERO enters its next growth phase.
Khandelwal holds a degree from Columbia University and is recognized for his ability to merge technical innovation with practical scalability — a perspective that aligns directly with tZERO’s mission to redefine how digital assets and tokenized securities are issued, traded, and settled within a regulated environment.
