Barbara Dirks

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

Proud to formally announce that we have received our Canadian licence - a huge milestone for @SVB_Financial Canada. We’re humbled by the overwhelming support from our clients & partners and excited to continue to support the thriving innovation sector here https://t.co/6fpnSG2i76

[Zach Finch @zach_finch_]

A big 7-2 win for the @PatriotsJrA against the @AdmiralsJrA!

Charlie Fink with an insane performance, 4 goals (3 of them on the Powerplay) 😳

@OJHLOfficial

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

Completely inspired by the level of collaboration & diversity represented in Canada’s #InnovationCorridor. Thank you @TorontoRBOT for bringing together leaders from across the Corridor for a day focused on regional connectivity. Together we are stronger 🇨🇦

[Jodi Kovitz @jodilynnkovitz]

So excited to toast you @HumeKathryn @jebannister and great to be with you @DirksBarbara & @Mukasaland & my mom:). #AdWeekToronto #WetheNorth #MoveTheDial

[Mary Ng @mary_ng]

Wonderful meeting with @DirksBarbara, Head of Canada, @SVB_Financial who told me that when there is a female founder, the company is more diverse. Add women, change everything!

[Jodi Kovitz @jodilynnkovitz]

Delighted to see @JohnTory @frankscarpitti @jebannister @DirksBarbara @CollisionHQ #Collision2019 Speakers opening ceremony #movethedial 🙌

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

A lot of interesting data on the availability of growth capital, our comparison to other global tech hubs and what’s next for Canadian tech in our special edition @SVB_Financial State of the Markets report released today! https://t.co/QQ6qsB8ALs

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

Our @SVB_Financial special edition State of the Markets report on Canada is live: Universities, AI experts and government programs have helped Canada develop a strong venture ecosystem https://t.co/QQ6qsB8ALs

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

“In the last ten years, fintech investments grew from just 4% of total to over 11% in 2018. Fintech is here to stay” - @SVB_Financial’s Global Head of fintech Jake Moseley bringing lessons from scaling fintechs in the valley to #FinTechSummitTO

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

Our @BearWbear judging the future of fintech & AI pitch competition @ Fintech 3.0. Great conference, @MisekPeter and @frameworkvc #FintechSummitTO

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our @SVB_Financial Canada launch party this week. With our licence in hand, the real work now begins to continually support you and strive to increase your odds of success. Here’s to championing innovation together 🥂

[Hockeystick @hockeystickco]

Our friends @CVCACanada just released the Q4 2018 #VC & #PE 🇨🇦 Market Overview. Key findings include:

✔️ $1.3B was invested over 165 deals in Q4 2018
✔️ Total year-end VC investment is $3.7B, only 2% lower than 2017

Read the full report 👉 https://t.co/RIJIfBz0aX

[John Adams @johnhadams]

For investor @JeBannister, the future of fintech is dynamic and revolutionary. https://t.co/ODuEjGWBGX

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

4/4 collectively, Canada is off to the races and I’m grateful for the endless support - from clients, partners, government - that’s gotten us to the starting line. Now, we’re excited to double down & give the support back to the community & the next generation(s) of Canadian tech

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

1/4 A few reflections on this milestone week where we received our official @SVB_Financial Canadian banking licence:

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

3/4 our new operations will enable hundreds and eventually thousands of new startups. They will in turn enable Canada to invent the future and drive economic growth for everyone

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

We have a lot of work to do. See @SVB_Financial’s Women in Tech Leadership Report for more global statistics #IWD2019 https://t.co/CG7aZSva2f

[The Logic @the_logic]

Exclusive: Nearly 90 per cent of Canadian VC investment deals in the last five years went to companies founded exclusively by men. https://t.co/3adFLeNekK

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

@laura_buhler @SVB_Financial @theC100 @BearWbear @JohnChinaSVB Thank you for your support Laura and team

[Barbara Dirks @DirksBarbara]

@andrewtgraham @SVB_Financial Thank you Andrew!