Upstart Names Paul Gu as CEO in Planned Leadership Transition
Upstart Holdings has announced that Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Paul Gu will become Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Co-Founder Dave Girouard will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board and serve as a special advisor to the CEO and leadership team. Girouard said, “Paul and I have been building Upstart side by side for almost 14 years and I expect we’ll continue to do so for another 14,” describing the move as a generational transition designed to support long-term founder leadership…










