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Philip Korn
Managing Director focused on VC relationships and venture banking
Philip Korn is the Managing Director and Head of VC Relationships at the Signature Venture Banking Group, a position he held from March 2019 until July 2023. In this role, he focused on fostering relationships with venture capital firms and supporting their portfolio companies, effectively bridging the gap between banking and the venture capital community in the San Francisco Bay Area.123
Before his tenure at Signature Bank, Korn served as Managing Director of Venture Capital Relationships at Square 1 Bank, where he was instrumental in sourcing and structuring venture debt and other financing options for startups. His career also includes significant roles at First Republic Bank and SVB Financial Group, where he led initiatives to build relationships with emerging technology companies and venture firms.123
Korn holds an MBA in International Finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Maryland College Park. His extensive experience in venture banking and relationships with the venture capital community has positioned him as a key figure in the innovation and startup ecosystem.12
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