Episode 24: Silicon Valley Bank and Working with Biotech in the Gulf South, featuring Key Opinion Leader Pooja Majmudar

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has been an important financial resource for startup companies and is now backed by the 125-year-old First Citizens Bank. Pooja Majmudar, PhD, SVB’s Director of Startup Banking, explains her non-linear career path, how she works with startup companies at SVB, and the kinds of services SVB can provide to startups. She also describes the ecosystem of collaborators and strategic partners that SVB has built for entrepreneurs. Episode hosted by Elaine Hamm, PhD. This episode was recorded at Bio on the Bayou, the annual event in New Orleans showcasing academic science, biotech, and startups from the entire Gulf South region. Links: Learn more about Silicon Valley Bank. Connect with Pooja Majmudar, PhD. Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD. Learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 29 & 30, 2024. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU – the podcast, the upcoming event, and more! Learn more about podcast sponsor, The XLerator Network. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.