Chris Larsen (Prosper)

Chris Larsen is a prominent American entrepreneur and investor, best known as the co-founder of Prosper, a pioneering peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers directly with individual lenders. Launched in 2006, Prosper revolutionized personal loans by eliminating traditional bank intermediaries, allowing for more accessible and competitive rates. In addition to Prosper, Larsen is deeply involved in the cryptocurrency space, notably as a co-founder of Ripple, which facilitates international money transfers using blockchain technology. Through his innovations, Larsen has significantly impacted finance and technology, emphasizing the importance of democratizing access to capital.