Stories from the frontlines of innovation
Running a startup can be the most exhilarating and the most exasperating experience – all at the same time. SVB interviewed startup founders to hear their stories. Get insight and inspiration from entrepreneurs who are reinventing the future.
John Tabis
Founder and CEO, The Bouqs Company
"If you can't sell your mom, you can't sell anybody."
Shan-Lyn Ma
Founder and CEO, Zola
“One big surprise has been how unrelenting leading a startup is.”
Jamie Siminoff
CEO and Chief Inventor, Ring
"Some people crush it right out of the gate. I kept building ideas that didn't work."
Alexis Lê-Quôc
Co-Founder and CTO, Datadog
"Find things that resonate with your own experience."
Bart Stein
CEO and Co-Founder, Wim Yogurt
"When you are building a startup you want people who are willing to step way outside of their comfort zone."
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