Ah, yes, the illustrious Brad Garlinghouse—American business executive, crypto mogul, and an all-around survivor in the chaotic world of blockchain. Ten years he’s spent at Ripple, and not just as some lowly employee, no, no—he’s now the almighty CEO. Can you even imagine?
Let us take you back to April 17, 2015, when the Ripple co-founder, Chris Larsen, graciously opened the gates of the kingdom and welcomed Garlinghouse to the team with this oh-so-eloquent tweet:
“I’m excited to welcome former Yahoo exec @bgarlinghouse to @RippleLabs as COO —”
— Chris Larsen (@chrislarsensf) April 17, 2015
Before all the blockchain fame, Brad had his hands in a few *small* companies like AOL and Yahoo, because, you know, why settle for one tech giant when you can conquer them all?
Initially, Brad was the COO (Chief Operating Officer, for those who don’t live in the corporate world), but let’s be honest, he wasn’t going to stay there for long. In a mere year, he moved up the ladder and took over the CEO position. It’s almost as if the universe handed him the keys to Ripple’s throne. Guess who had to step down? Our dear Chris Larsen. Classic corporate drama, right?
But wait, there’s more! In a 2024 episode of the “World Class” podcast, Brad revealed a *juicy* tidbit: he was once skeptical of crypto. Imagine that! Skeptical of the very thing that would make him billions. But good old Chris Larsen convinced him to hop on board. At one point, Brad even considered joining Uber. What a missed opportunity—Ripple, after all, would go on to change his life. Who needs a car service when you can be the king of crypto?
And then, in 2017, the magic happened. Brad became a household name when Ripple rode the wave of the bull run. Fast forward to January 2018, and *boom*—Forbes reported Brad had hit the billionaire mark with a net worth of $9.5 billion. Talk about a Cinderella story. 🤑
But wait, there’s a plot twist! In late 2020, the SEC decided to pick a fight with Ripple. Brad, being the fearless leader that he is, stepped up as the industry’s loudest voice against the SEC. He didn’t just whine about it—he spent $150 million in legal fees. That’s right, you read that correctly: $150 million. The price of being a crypto warrior. But in the end, Ripple won. And what does that mean? More billions. 🍾💰
Fast-forward to March 2024, and Fox Business estimated Garlinghouse’s net worth to be a staggering $10 billion. That’s right—$10 billion. If this number is to be believed, Brad has officially joined the ranks of the ultra-rich. Better start practicing those “I’m-too-rich-for-this” facial expressions, Brad! 😎
But it’s not just money that makes him a celebrity. No, no. He’s now got over 1.2 million followers on X (formerly Twitter). He’s basically a crypto influencer at this point. Move over, Kardashians. 💁♂️
And in late 2024, Brad went on CBS’s “60 Minutes” to advocate for clear crypto regulations. Clearly, the man has *opinions*—and he’s using his celebrity status to push for change. Get ready, Washington!
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2025-04-18 09:00