Dave Girouard
Dave Girouard is the co-founder and CEO of Upstart, an AI lending platform, a role he has held since December 2013. He has been instrumental in guiding Upstart's growth and innovation, including its successful Nasdaq listing in 2020. Under his leadership, Upstart utilizes AI and over 1,600 data points to create more accurate predictive models for creditworthiness, aiming to expand access to affordable credit. Dave Girouard was President of Google Enterprise for eight years, building its billion-dollar cloud apps business from 2004 to 2012. He co-founded Upstart in 2012, an AI lending platform. Under his leadership, Upstart went public on Nasdaq in December 2020. Girouard became a billionaire in March 2021. His work at Upstart aligns with his vision of expanding access to affordable credit through AI and data science.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Upstart in 2012, leveraging AI to revolutionize lending and expand access to affordable credit.
- Served as President of Google Enterprise from 2004 to 2012, building a billion-dollar cloud apps business.
- Guided Upstart’s successful Nasdaq listing in December 2020 and became a billionaire in March 2021.
About Upstart
Upstart, founded in 2012, is a fintech company leveraging AI to revolutionize lending. They help individuals access affordable credit, including personal and auto loans, by assessing creditworthiness beyond traditional scores. Core features include an AI-powered platform for faster approvals and lower rates, benefiting consumers with limited credit history and banks seeking reduced risk.