Chris Larsen is a successful entrepreneur and businessman who is best known for co-founding Ripple, a blockchain-based payment protocol. He is also the co-founder of several other technology companies, including Prosper, an online marketplace for peer-to-peer lending, and e-Loan, one of the first online mortgage lenders.

Born in 1960, Chris grew up in San Francisco, California. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in business and began his career in the technology industry. In the late 1990s, he co-founded e-Loan, which went public in 1999. In 2005, he co-founded Prosper, which became one of the largest peer-to-peer lending platforms in the world.

In 2012, Chris co-founded Ripple with Jed McCaleb and Arthur Britto. Ripple is a blockchain-based payment protocol that aims to make international money transfers faster, cheaper, and more secure. Since its launch, Ripple has become one of the most successful blockchain projects in the world, with a market capitalization of over $10 billion.

In addition to his work at Ripple, Chris has also been involved in several other ventures. He is a founding member of the Blockchain Research Institute and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Bitcoin Foundation. He has also been a mentor to several startups and is a frequent speaker at technology conferences.

Chris is estimated to have a net worth of over $7.5 billion, making him one of the wealthiest people in the crypto industry. He is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of education, technology and financial inclusion.