I remember when Jason Citron founded Discord thinking only of a communication platform for gamers. Well, his journey as founder and CEO has just reached an important turning point.

At the end of April 2025, Jason Citron announced his stepping back from the CEO position, though he remains on the board of directors. It’s not a complete exit, but a strategic handover. In his place comes Humam Sakhni, someone from the big leagues — he was president of King (the company that created Candy Crush, for example), and CFO of Activision Blizzard. In short, people who know how to manage companies at scale.

Why this change? Simple: Discord is preparing for its big leap into the stock market. And here comes Jason Citron’s vision of positioning the company for this moment. The IPO has been one of the most anticipated tech events of 2025, considering how Discord has grown, the community that has formed around it, and the potential still ahead.

Of course, the final details — share price, number of shares, exact timing — will come when they file the S-1 form. In the meantime, investors should look at it from two angles: the growth potential is huge, but there’s always the risk of volatility and how the business might evolve post-IPO.

Interesting how Jason Citron chose this moment to step back. He probably knows that taking a company public requires a certain type of leadership, and Sakhni has exactly the experience needed. Anyway, developments will continue to be monitored by those following the tech sector.