Maple Finance Co-Founder Joe Flanagan Plans Year-End Exit

Maple Finance co-founder Joe Flanagan said he plans to leave the decentralized finance platform by the end of 2026 after seven years building and operating it, citing widening disagreements with fellow co-founder Sid.

Flanagan said the differences covered company strategy, leadership style and outlook on life. He said the disagreements no longer served the team or business and that he could not continue supporting a direction he disagreed with.

He believes Maple would be better led by one co-founder than allowing the differences to continue. Flanagan plans to help Sid and the team through a transition before the end of 2026.

After the transition, he said, he will no longer be involved with Maple. The company provides liquidity and capital solutions for institutions through decentralized finance.