Brad Garlinghouse was born to his parents, Kent and Susan Garlinghouse. His parents hail from midwest town of Topeka.
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About Brad Garlinghouse
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple Labs’ CEO, has made a great mark in fintech. Formerly with AOL and Yahoo!, he later led Hightail as CEO and chairman.
Armed with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Harvard, Garlinghouse’s academic foundation paved the way for his success.

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Assuming Ripple’s CEO role in December 2016, he propelled the blockchain-based fintech, gaining acclaim for XRP.
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In 2020, the SEC alleged securities law breaches against Garlinghouse, Ripple Labs, and Chris Larsen.
Throughout, Garlinghouse criticized the SEC’s unclear stance, dubbing SEC chairman Gary Gensler an autocrat.
In 2023, Judge Analisa Torres ruled Ripple’s token offering “not a security,” enabling relisting.
Surprisingly, in November 2023, the SEC dropped all claims against Garlinghouse and Larsen, marking a pivotal moment for Ripple’s leadership and the future of fintech.


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