Erin Platts

Erin Platts, the former UK CEO at Silicon Valley Bank and now CEO of Octopus Ventures, shares her insights on a tumultuous period in banking. She details the weekend of the SVB collapse and the frantic efforts to safeguard startups' funds. Erin discusses the challenges faced by Octopus Titan and her strategies for revitalizing its performance. She emphasizes the need for diverse capital sources and reflects on the startup community's support during crises. Erin also advocates for a pro-innovation government stance to enhance the UK's capital markets.