Renaud Laplanche (LendingClub)

Renaud Laplanche is a French entrepreneur known for founding LendingClub, a pioneering online platform that connects borrowers with investors. Launched in 2007, LendingClub allows individuals and small businesses to secure personal loans directly from investors, bypassing traditional banks. This peer-to-peer lending model democratizes access to credit and can offer lower interest rates for borrowers while providing attractive returns for investors. Laplanche’s innovative approach has transformed the lending industry and made financial services more accessible, earning him recognition as a leader in fintech (financial technology).