Brian Foley
Managing Director Silicon Valley Bank
Brian is a market manager and one of the leaders of SVB’s National Fintech practice. He is in charge ofboth relationship management and warehouse lending for fintech. Brian joined SVB in 2019 and hasover 20 years of experience in structuring and executing warehouse, asset-based securities and otherstructured products. Previous to SVB, Brian spent seven years at Macquarie Group as a managingdirector in their Credit Markets Division.
Prior to that, he was a director at Bank of America. Brian earned a BBA in Accounting from the Universityof Notre Dame. He also earned an MBA in Financial Engineering from the MIT Sloan School ofManagement. In 2021, Brian was awarded the SVB Core Values Award, a distinction that recognizesSVBers who go above and beyond intheir practice of SVB values.
Brian lives in the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his wife and two children. He enjoys running,having completed 9 marathons, as well as a dedicated passion for Bruce Springsteen’s music and rootingfor the Cleveland Browns, Guardians and Cavs.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Lunch & Learn: Navigating Fintech’s Crossroads: Challenges, Opportunities & the AI Advantage
Fintech companies are navigating a rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape. Interest rates are shifting, regulatory oversight is tightening, and venture investment remains subdued—but opportunities are still emerging. While late-stage capital is harder to secure, early-stage deals continue to move forward. At the same time, AI is proving to be a transformative force, driving efficiency in customer interactions, productivity, and finance-specific applications. For fintech leaders, the key challenge is clear: how to make smart spending decisions while maintaining growth and financial resilience.
This discussion will dive into the strategies fintech companies are using to manage burn, extend runway, and position themselves for long-term success. We’ll break down the latest shifts in VC funding, explore AI’s role in both broad and industry-specific applications, and examine the financial tools shaping the next phase of growth. Topics will include spend management, venture debt, embedded payments, and the evolving CFO tech stack.
Join top fintech operators, investors, and founders as we unpack where the market is headed, how companies are adapting to shifting investor priorities, and what role AI will play in defining the future of financial technology.
Wednesday 12 March 01:00 - 01:40 Bellini 2001A - 2101B
Fintech companies are navigating a rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape. Interest rates are shifting, regulatory oversight is tightening, and venture investment remains subdued—but opportunities are still emerging. While late-stage capital is harder to secure, early-stage deals continue to move forward. At the same time, AI is proving to be a transformative force, driving efficiency in customer interactions, productivity, and finance-specific applications. For fintech leaders, the key challenge is clear: how to make smart spending decisions while maintaining growth and financial resilience.
This discussion will dive into the strategies fintech companies are using to manage burn, extend runway, and position themselves for long-term success. We’ll break down the latest shifts in VC funding, explore AI’s role in both broad and industry-specific applications, and examine the financial tools shaping the next phase of growth. Topics will include spend management, venture debt, embedded payments, and the evolving CFO tech stack.
Join top fintech operators, investors, and founders as we unpack where the market is headed, how companies are adapting to shifting investor priorities, and what role AI will play in defining the future of financial technology.
Bellini 2001A - 2101B US/Pacific
