Dave Girouard serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Upstart Holdings Inc., a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform. Before taking the helm at Upstart, Girouard had an illustrious career at Google, where he spent nearly a decade. At Google, he was the President of Google Enterprise, overseeing the division responsible for selling Google's applications and services to businesses. His tenure at Google was marked by significant growth and innovation, solidifying Google's presence in the enterprise market. Girouard's transition to Upstart in 2012 as CEO marked a pivotal moment for the company. Under his leadership, Upstart has revolutionized the lending industry by leveraging AI to improve the accuracy and fairness of credit decisions. His vision has propelled Upstart to become a publicly-traded company, listed on the NASDAQ, and has facilitated partnerships with major financial institutions. Girouard's strategic foresight and commitment to using technology for social good have been instrumental in Upstart's mission to expand access to affordable credit. In addition to his role at Upstart, Girouard is known for his thought leadership in the tech and finance sectors. He frequently speaks at industry conferences and contributes to discussions on the future of AI in lending. His background in scaling tech enterprises and his passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems make him a respected figure in both the tech and financial communities.