Silicon Valley Bank

Coinbase CEO's Top 3 Crypto Trends for 2026 + More from Davos!

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A bank that experienced a run due to mistimed treasury allocations, highlighting the risks of fractional reserve lending.

E159: The Bestie Awards! Recapping the best and worst of 2023

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Tied with FTX as the 'worst company' of 2023 due to its leadership and risk management infrastructure, which nearly endangered the entire banking industry.

Why Compound AI + Open Source will beat Closed AI — with Lin Qiao, CEO of Fireworks AI

Latent Space

Mentioned as an event the company experienced during its first two years, highlighting operational challenges faced by the startup.

E151: WW3 risk, War with Iran?, 4.9% GDP, startup failures growing, new Speaker & more

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Referenced as having faced large unrealized losses that led to a run on the bank in March.

E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more

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Used as an example of a venture debt provider, suggesting the government could have taken warrants on Tesla's IPO similar to how SVB would structure deals.

E132: SEC goes after crypto giants, Sequoia splits, LIV/PGA, Messi's deal + LIVE Q&A!

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Bank that faced a crisis, discussed in relation to whether management should have direct liability for mismanagement.

In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Bank that received a bailout of $300 billion, criticized in the context of simultaneous cuts to social safety nets.

E125: SpaceX launch, Fox News settlement, "Zombie-corn" exodus to AI, late-stage implosion

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Its collapse disrupted fundraising efforts for many, including Launch Fund 4, making it harder and longer to close funds.

E121: Macro update, Fed hike, CRE debt bubble, Balaji's Bitcoin bet, TikTok's endgame & more

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Discussed as an example of a bank facing time-based liquidity issues and unrealized losses on long-dated bonds, a systemic problem within the banking sector.

The Fraud Chronicles feat. Coffeezilla

ColdFusion

E120: Banking crisis and the great VC reset

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A major bank that failed, becoming a key example in the banking crisis, with its issues being attributed to poor risk management and duration mismatching.

E119: Silicon Valley Bank implodes: startup extinction event, contagion risk, culpability, and more

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A major bank catering to startups and the venture capital industry, which collapsed due to mismanagement of assets and a bank run.

Reflecting on 20+ Years of Life and Business Experiments | Bill Gurley Interviews Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss

A bank mentioned in relation to a recent event where people reacted manically, but the situation resolved itself.

A $1M Bitcoin Bet, Preventing Hangovers, AI Companions, Affordable Luxuries, Hi-Fi Audio, and More!

Tim Ferriss

A regional bank whose insolvency triggered Balaji Srinivasan's Bitcoin prediction and signaled a flight to safety in cryptocurrencies for some.