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Chris Larsen

Cofounder and executive chairman of Ripple Labs

Cofounder and executive chairman, Ripple Labs · Cofounder; CEO until 2012, Prosper Marketplace

Background

Chris Larsen is an American business executive and angel investor.

He co-founded Ripple Labs, Inc. in 2012. The company developed Ripple, software that enables the instant and direct transfer of money between two parties.

Key facts

Born: 1960, San Francisco, Californiasource
Bachelor's degree: B.S. in international business and accounting, San Francisco State University, 1984source
MBA: Stanford Graduate School of Business, 1991source
Ripple Labs: Co-founded Ripple Labs, Inc. in 2012source
E-Loan: Left E-Loan in 2005 when it was sold to Banco Popularsource
Title: Cofounder and executive chairman of Ripplesource

WYDE coverage of Chris Larsen

Newsletter

Swift's banking network turned on its blockchain, Circle became a bank, and an XRP windfall gave away $154 million. Over 60,000 meals.

Jul 12, 2026 · 7 min read

Crypto & DeFi

XRP Windfall Pushes Chris Larsen's Rippleworks to a Record $154 Million in Grants

Jul 10, 2026 · 3 min read

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