Premal Shah is an entrepreneur and social innovator who helped transform charitable giving through technology. As co-founder and former president of Kiva, he pioneered online microfinance by creating a platform that connects individual lenders directly with entrepreneurs around the world. Kiva has facilitated billions of dollars in loans supporting small businesses, education, and community development. Before co-founding Kiva, Shah worked at PayPal, where he developed expertise in digital commerce. His work has redefined how ordinary Americans participate in global philanthropy.
