Hayes Barnard

Hayes Barnard

Hayes Barnard (#1466)

  • $ 3 B
  • Fintech
  • United States
  • M
  • 54 Years

About Me

Hayes Barnard is cofounder and CEO of GoodLeap, which has helped finance more than $26 billion in loans to homeowners making climate-friendly home upgrades. GoodLeap runs a point-of-sale app that contractors use to get homeowner loans approved instantly for items like solar panels and water-saving turf. The firm was valued at $12 billion in a 2021 funding round that raised $800 million from investors including Michael Dell. A former Oracle exec, Barnard entered the mortgage lending business in 2003 and was an executive at SolarCity before it was bought by Tesla in 2016. In 2014, Barnard founded nonprofit GivePower, which develops clean water and energy systems in underserved communities across the world.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Hayes Barnard’s rise and global influence.

  • #1440   Billionaires (2026)
  • #304   Forbes 400 (2023)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Hayes Barnard’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.9B (May 4, 2026)