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Irvine, California — August 8, 2025 — LendAPI is proud to announce that Peter Renton, a highly respected voice in fintech and banking innovation, has joined the company’s Advisory Board. As a seasoned entrepreneur, media founder, and industry connector, Peter brings decades of experience to help guide LendAPI's next phase of growth.
A Memorable Conversation Sparks a Lasting Connection
It all began nine years ago in Shanghai, when Peter interviewed Tim Li on the Lend Academy Podcast during the LendIt Fintech event. Tim had just launched his groundbreaking fintech solution, Fluid, offering students interest-free personal loans to build credit via a mobile app. The idea was pioneering, the dialogue rich with vision and it planted the seeds for a bond between two forward-thinking innovators. That moment remains a fun and meaningful flashback on the journey that has now led them here
About Peter Renton
Peter is best known as the founder of Lend Academy and co-founder of Fintech Nexus (formerly LendIt Fintech), where he played a pivotal role in shaping the digital lending and fintech ecosystem. Through influential media, events, and thought leadership, he has elevated countless fintech founders and companies while championing financial inclusion and innovation. Check out FinTech's longest running one-on-one podcast hosted by Peter Renton, here.
Built on Trust and Shared Vision
Peter and LendAPI CEO Timothy Li share over a decade of mutual respect and collaboration. Peter has watched Tim architect fintech platforms that redefine credit access and digital lending—and now, their combined journey reaches an exciting new milestone.
“I’ve known Tim for more than 10 years, and I’ve always admired how he approaches company-building—with clarity, precision, and a mission to broaden credit access,” says Peter. “LendAPI represents the next chapter in credit infrastructure, and I’m honored to support the team as they continue pioneering scalable, fair, and modern lending solutions.”
How Peter is Shaping Credit Infrastructure
Peter’s decades of influence—through Lend Academy, Fintech Nexus events, and media—has helped elevate conversation, education, and innovation across the global fintech community. His advocacy for embedded finance, digital credit, and financial education is a powerful alignment for LendAPI’s mission.
Timothy Li, CEO and Co-Founder of LendAPI, reflects: “Bringing Peter on board is a milestone for LendAPI. He’s been a builder, a connector, and a force for good in fintech long before most of us arrived in the space. His insights, relationships, and deep understanding of lending ecosystems will help us move with confidence into the next stage of our company.”
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Eric King
Chief of Staff, LendAPI
Email: eric.king@kendapi.com