Chris Dean
CEO & Co-Founder Treasury Prime
As CEO and Co-Founder of Treasury Prime, Chris is responsible for all aspects of Treasury Prime's strategy, execution, and operations. Prior to launching Treasury Prime, he served as CTO of "API first" company Standard Treasury. When the startup was acquired by Silicon Valley Bank, he took on the role of CTO of API banking for SVB. Earlier in his career, Chris founded or co-founded software companies including Merced Systems (enterprise software), Kyluka (a consulting firm), and Benefitter (ACA-based health plan.) Chris started his career as technical staff in the Machine Learning Systems Group of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He studied physics at California Institute of Technology.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Winning Partnership Models in BaaS
Bank-fintech partnerships offer significant benefits, but increased scrutiny in the BaaS space has created considerable obstacles, necessitating effective, compliant, and mutually beneficial collaborations. In this session, we will explore various approaches to partnering in the BaaS space, highlighting successful models and strategies for overcoming regulatory and operational challenges. Join this panel to learn best practices for collaboration, risk management, and leveraging each partner’s strengths to drive innovation and growth, enhancing service offerings and creating new opportunities in the BaaS ecosystem.
Tuesday 11 March 08:30 - 09:10 Bellini 2001A - 2101B
Building Financial Services to Endure
Bank-fintech partnerships offer significant benefits, but increased scrutiny in the BaaS space has created considerable obstacles, necessitating effective, compliant, and mutually beneficial collaborations. In this session, we will explore various approaches to partnering in the BaaS space, highlighting successful models and strategies for overcoming regulatory and operational challenges. Join this panel to learn best practices for collaboration, risk management, and leveraging each partner’s strengths to drive innovation and growth, enhancing service offerings and creating new opportunities in the BaaS ecosystem.
Bellini 2001A - 2101B US/Pacific