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Sprout Social announces founder Aaron Rankin returning as CTO; Alan Boyce steps down
Sprout Social, Inc.
- Aaron Rankin, founder and former CTO, reassumes CTO role effective August 3, 2026; will remain on board.
- Alan Boyce resigns as CTO effective same date; no disagreement, will assist transition through August 3.
- Boyce had nearly 16 years at Sprout; Rankin cites AI-driven opportunity for social intelligence as reason for return.
- Rankin previously increased shareholdings; now commits full-time to accelerate AI-powered product vision.