Marisa Phan is a Managing Director with Silicon Valley Bank where she works with some of the Bay Area’s top Enterprise Software companies while leading the team on relationship banking and market strategy. Known for her expertise with cyber security companies, she thrives on connecting passionate entrepreneurs with early customers, the right venture capitalist and strategic hires. Marisa has 18 years of banking experience and is passionate about advocating for clients with unique challenges inherent with starting a company from inception to navigating the path to success. Prior to Silicon Valley Bank, Marisa was a SVP at Wells Fargo Bank where she held Senior Relationship Management and Credit Management roles within the Technology, Media, and Telecom corporate group. Marisa holds a B.A. in Economics and Psychology from UCLA.  When not working or chasing her two young kids and dogs, Marisa does her best to squeeze in time for relaxation and enjoys testing out new recipes.