Colin currently serves as CEO of CompliSun, a compliance platform that helps fintechs and banks navigate complex regulatory environments with transparency, control, and confidence. From consumer protection to lending laws, CompliSun is bridging the gap between cutting-edge financial technology and the intricate compliance requirements that govern the industry.

Prior to CompliSun, Colin was General Counsel of RocketLoans, where he played a key role in building Rocketloans.com alongside Timothy Li, Co-Founder and CEO of LendAPI. Colin’s leadership was instrumental in ensuring RocketLoans scaled under a rigorous compliance framework while delivering innovative lending products. Before RocketLoans, Colin held senior legal and compliance roles at leading banks, where he guided institutions through evolving regulatory standards and industry shifts.

Beyond his executive roles, Colin is recognized as a community builder in the fintech ecosystem. He is deeply engaged with the American FinTech Council and has been active across multiple consortiums and associations, helping fintechs and banks collaborate to navigate consumer finance laws, lending regulations, and the ever-evolving compliance landscape.

The partnership between LendAPI and CompliSun is rooted in years of trust and collaboration. With Colin advising LendAPI, and Timothy Li serving as an advisor to CompliSun, both companies are aligned in their mission to empower fintechs and banks to innovate responsibly, with greater clarity and control over their technology and compliance frameworks.

Timothy Li, Co-Founder & CEO of LendAPI, shared:
“Colin and I first worked together when we were building Rocketloans.com, and I’ve always admired his ability to blend deep legal expertise with a forward-looking view on innovation. Today, as fintechs face increasing regulatory and compliance pressures, Colin’s guidance at LendAPI will be invaluable. Together, LendAPI and CompliSun are helping the next generation of fintechs and banks build responsibly—with both technology and compliance at the forefront.”

Colin Darke, CEO of CompliSun, added:
“Timothy and I share the same passion for empowering fintech builders and financial institutions. At RocketLoans, we saw firsthand how important it is to align compliance with technology from day one. Now, through our work at CompliSun and LendAPI, we’re ensuring fintechs can scale responsibly while maintaining consumer trust and regulatory integrity. I’m honored to serve as a Strategic Advisor to LendAPI, and equally proud to have Timothy’s support on CompliSun’s board.”

With Colin Darke’s appointment, LendAPI strengthens its advisory bench with proven leadership at the intersection of law, compliance, and fintech innovation. Together, LendAPI and CompliSun are committed to building a more transparent, compliant, and scalable future for financial technology.