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What Was SVB And Why Did It Fail?

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Silicon Valley - A Case Study

Bob and Bill Biggerstaff founded Silicon Valley Bank in 1983. The bank loaned money to students who had compelling ideas for a tech-based business. Most of the established banks weren't interested in taking on that kind of risk, says John Sutter. "This was not an overnight effort"

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