Ken Lin

Ken Lin

Ken Lin

Founder & CEO

Credit Karma

Speaking at

Monday 19 October, 15:55 - 16:25

Reshaping Personal Finance With Real-Time Pay

Biography

Kenneth “Ken” Lin is the Founder of Credit Karma, a consumer fintech platform dedicated to championing financial progress for all. Since founding the company in 2007, Ken has guided Credit Karma from a three-person startup to a trusted platform serving more than 110 million members across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Under his leadership, the company introduced free credit scores, credit monitoring, identity protection, and personalized financial product recommendations that transformed how consumers engage with their finances. In 2020, Credit Karma was acquired by Intuit, where Ken continued to drive innovation in savings, tax preparation, and personal finance planning. After more than 17 years at the helm, Ken transitioned out of the CEO role in 2024 and now focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and advancing opportunities for financial empowerment.