Meet the Founders
Leading payment solutions with experience, integrity, and the ability to give back.
Trevor Gold
Co-Founder
Trevor is an Illinois native and played golf at the University of Illinois before transferring to Lipscomb University and playing there as well. He then went on to pursue a career in Financial Services in NYC, before moving to Franklin and helping start Render.
He has always found joy in giving back, both with his time and financially. Trevor and his wife, Mejra Shea, reside in Franklin, TN.
Ben Crane
Co-Founder
Ben is an Oregon native and played golf at the University of Oregon. He then went on to play professionally and has won 5 times on the PGA Tour and 2 times on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Ben and his wife, Heather, have a strong passion for giving. They reside in Brentwood, TN with their 4 children, Cassidy, Brady, Saylor, and Crew.
Driven by Purpose, Built for Progress
Render began with a simple belief that financial technology should empower every business to grow, give back, and make lasting impact.
What started as a small idea to make payments easier for businesses quickly grew into a mission to transform how people connect with purpose through commerce. Our founders saw the opportunity to blend innovation with intention — creating a platform where businesses can thrive while doing good.
Today, Render continues to evolve with that same vision simplifying transactions, supporting growth, and helping companies create meaningful change through every transaction.