Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 February 2024
Medearis and his two cofounders of Silicon Valley Bank wished to tackle the antiquated banking practices that led to a massive reduction in the number of banks, the disappearance of community banks, and the mergers of Big Banks. Bank regulations and culture prevent banks from embracing tech startups and entrepreneurs as lending clients. The SVB founders knew about Bank of America’s abandonment of its early tech lending, missed opportunities, and bank failures to capture tech startups and entrepreneurs. The old, conservative banking environment during the early days of the tech sector presented the founders with an opportunity.
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