
Greg Becker on the Innovation Business (Podcast)
Masters in Business
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Navigating Innovation Financing
This chapter examines the unique role of Silicon Valley Bank in supporting startup companies through tailored banking practices. It recounts the speaker’s transition from loan officer to understanding high-risk lending dynamics, particularly during the volatile dot-com era. The discussion reflects on the evolution of venture capital and the resurgence of investment optimism in the innovation sector, contrasting it with the lessons learned from past financial crises.
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