Silicon Valley Bank - Public Policyhttp://www.svb.com/FeedBurnerRss.aspx?type=publications&id=10737426074http://www.svb.com/images/logo-svb-box.pngSilicon Valley Bankhttp://www.svb.com/FeedBurnerRss.aspx?type=publications&id=10737426074Latest Publication Updates for Silicon Valley BankSVBFinancialGroup-PublicPolicyhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationA Conversation with Congressman Joe KennedyMary Dent
Mary Dent

Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA 4th District) joined SVB CEO Greg Becker for a client dinner in Boston with about 30 local and discussed variety of issues, all in the general category of how the Federal Government can help entrepreneurs succeed. The topics included immigration reform, education (esp. education in science, technology, engineering and math, or “STEM”), what’s going on with patent litigation, the business environment in MA, hiring, and federal funding for R&D. More information is available on our blog page.

  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Mary_Dent/A_Conversation_with_Congressman_Joe_Kennedy/Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:35:00 GMT10737423743Taxing Innovation? Bad Idea.Mary Dent
Mary Dent

The U.S. has traditionally led the world in medical device innovation.  That's good - good for patients, good for our health care system, good for U.S. jobs, and good for the balance of trade.  

 

  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/Taxing-Innovation-bad-idea/Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:33:14 GMT10737422392Preserving U.S. Leadership In Health Care InnovationMary Dent
Mary DentBy this time next week, along with a contingent of our clients who run medical device companies, we'll be on Capitol Hill sharing the perspective of innovative life science startups that are facing increasing headwinds in starting, funding and growing their businesses.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/preserving-leadership-health-care-innovation/Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:21:31 GMT10737422327The Exit Interview: The Pre-IPO Non-Deal RoadshowJoe Morgan, CFA
Joe Morgan, CFA

In this interview with Chris Danne, co-founder of The Blueshirt Group, we discuss the value of the pre-IPO non-deal roadshow and when a company should consider taking its message to potential investors.

  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/Blogs/JMorgan/the_exit_interview_pre_ipo_non_deal/Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:15:31 GMT10737419890Webinar - Demystifying The Jobs Act: What It Means For Your CompanyMarshall Hawks
Marshall Hawks

Listen to our round table discussion of the JOBS Act and its implications for both early-stage and late-stage companies. Our panel, including Bill Hambrecht, discuss crowdfunding, the IPO on-ramp, and options for raising capital in this online webinar.

  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/webinar-jobs-act/Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:05:00 GMT10737419226Demystifying The Jobs Act: What It Means For Your Tech StartupMary Dent
Mary DentThe JOBS Act is designed to help growing companies get the capital they need by removing barriers, giving them more options, and eliminating or deferring costly legal and accounting hurdles. In approving the legislation, Congress and the President recognized the power of the innovation economy to create jobs and invent new products and services that improve our quality of life.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/jobs-act-for-your-tech-startup/Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT10737419227Jobs Act Changes the Public & Private Capital Markets LandscapeAndrew L. Fabens, Glenn R. Pollner, Blaise F. Brennan, Nicolas H.R. Dumont and Kulbir S. WalhaThe recently enacted JOBS Act substantially changes a number of laws and regulations in a way that is expected to make it easier for companies to go public and facilitate the public offering process, while also making it easier for companies to raise capital privately and stay private longer. In addition, the JOBS Act is expected to reduce the cost and burden on newly public companies during their first few years as public companies. The SEC continues to provide written guidance and interpretations regarding the Act, and market practices continue to develop even before the SEC issues any of the rules mandated by the Act.&#160;&#160;<a href="http://www.svb.com/Publications/Best_Practices/Public_Policy/Jobs-Acts/">Read More</a>http://www.svb.com/Publications/Best_Practices/Public_Policy/Jobs-Acts/Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:42:01 GMT8589934752The Exit Interview: The Valuation ProcessJoe Morgan, CFA
Joe Morgan, CFAOur inaugural interview in our video series, The Exit Interview, sheds light on the valuations process - an important step in preparing for an IPO. Listen to Joe Morgan, Chief Investment Officer of SVB Asset Management, and Will Bowmer of Barclays discuss what makes a successful IPO...  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Joe_Morgan/The_Exit_Interview__The_Valuation_Process/Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:15:00 GMT10737419178Access to Capital: Mary Dent’s Congressional TestimonyMary Dent
Mary DentToday, I testified before a key subcommittee of the House Committee on Small Business: The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access about the opportunities and challenges that high-growth small businesses face in the arena of capital formation.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/mary-dent-congressional-testimony/Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:38:11 GMT10737418429Women of InfluenceGreg Becker
Greg BeckerOne of the greatest things about being part of Silicon Valley Bank is getting to know and work with the most amazing entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, vintners, policy makers and business people of our time.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Greg_Becker/Women_of_Influence/Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:40:45 GMT8589934652Video Interview: Borderless Economics - The Surprising Effects of Global MigrationJoe Morgan, CFA
Joe Morgan, CFARobert Guest, The Economist’s Business Editor, discusses his key business and economic findings from his book Borderless Economics: Chinese Sea Turtles, Indian Fridges and the New Fruits of Global Capitalism in this video interview with Joe Morgan, Chief Investment Officer of SVB Asset Management...  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/jmorgan/video-borderless-economics/Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:39:23 GMT4294974782SVB Financial Group Named One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by FORTUNE MagazineGreg Becker
Greg BeckerWe are honored to be included in this prestigious list, and have our amazing employees and clients to thank for this recognition. Our clients are literally changing the world, and it is both our opportunity and challenge to help them accomplish their most ambitious goals.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/100-best-companies-fortune-magazine/Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT4294974467The Unintended Consequences of the Volcker RuleMary Dent
Mary DentSection 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act, commonly referred to as the "Volcker Rule," strictly limits banking entities' ability to sponsor and invest in hedge funds and private equity funds.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/consequences-volcker-rule/Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:36:59 GMT4294974461SOPA and PIPA Miss the Mark Trying to Protect IP Rights on the InternetMary Dent
Mary DentFor nearly 30 years, Silicon Valley Bank has dedicated itself to supporting the individuals and companies who create disruptive new technologies. We believe that strong IP rights are essential for innovation.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/protect-ip-rights/Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:37:01 GMT4294974431Lofgren Immigration Bill Aims to Promote Innovation, Research, and Job GrowthMary Dent
Mary DentOn June 14, 2011, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the Immigration Driving Entrepreneurship in America (IDEA) Act of 2011, which aims to promote innovation, research and job growth in the U.S.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/bill-aims-promote-innovation/Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:20:00 GMT4294973039Schweikert Legislation to Raise the Threshold on the 500 Shareholder RuleMary Dent
Mary DentGoing public too soon can be a mistake for a startup, but current regulations often force companies to take this action before they are ready. Legislators in Washington are working to change that with the introduction of what's known as The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/500-shareholder-rule/Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:02:55 GMT4294973037Best Buddies 2011Aaron Gershenberg
Aaron GershenbergAnthony Shriver introduces the Best Buddies program and describes why you should join him and SVB to raise money for this important program that benefits people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/agershenberg/best-buddies-2011/Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:15:05 GMT4294973012The View from Washington: the SEC’s New Rules Defining Venture Capital FundsMary Dent
Mary DentI just returned from SVB’s Leadership Summit for venture capital and private equity CFOs, where I had the opportunity to facilitate several discussions about new regulations affecting the venture capital and private equity arenas. We were “fortunate” enough to be meeting the day after the SEC announced their new rules defining venture capital funds...  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/blogs/mdent/sec-vc-definition/Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:34:35 GMT4294973010SVB Perspective: Why We Believe California's Prop. 23 is Bad for BusinessMary Dent
Mary DentIn the United States, we often undervalue the role good policy can play in helping to support nascent industries that promise significant growth. If entrepreneurs and investors are going to devote years of their lives and tens or hundreds of millions of dollars to develop and commercialize transformative ideas, they need stable, clear policies they can count on. This is particularly true in sectors like clean technology and life sciences.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Mary_Dent/SVB_Perspective__Why_We_Believe_California_s_Prop__23_is_Bad_for_Business/Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:36:28 GMT4294970358Bring High-Tech Manufacturing Back to Silicon ValleyHenry R. Hank Nothhaft
Henry R. Hank NothhaftWhen I first arrived in Silicon Valley in 1986, my division at DSC Communications employed 1,300 people. Of those, roughly 1,000 were in manufacturing. We built everything from printed circuit boards to full communications systems. We also bought circuit boards from a number of outside sources, all located locally.  Read More]]>http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Henry_Nothhaft/Bring_High-Tech_Manufacturing_Back_to_Silicon_Valley/Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:45:00 GMT4294969342