Brian’s Blog
If there is 1 thing I can tell you about interest rates, It’s that the current situation is NOT sustainable.
There are 2 primary reasons: 1️⃣ Higher rates slow the economy2️⃣ The Federal Budget Deficit is...
Sales Is Service.
Especially in banking.And that’s exactly what got Wells Fargo into hot water.You probably remember...
Banking as a Service has major risks.
And no one seems to be talking about it. More and more businesses are relying HEAVILY on APIs that...
I have been seeing some blame shifting occurring with regards to SVB.
Let's not shift the blame - assign blame exactly where it belongs. The decisions that led to this...
Success in banking doesn’t come from hitting home runs.
It’s consistent singles and a focus on the fundamentals. In baseball it’s ✅ Bunting✅ Base...
My favorite part of being an entrepreneur:
The month-long adventures I get to go on with my family every year. ✅ 3 years ago it was Mexico✅ 2...
How much tech do you need to know to start a tech company?
Considering where I am today - Surprisingly little! No-code tech, Containerization, and Serverless...
Ever wonder what a bank’s balance sheet looks like?
It’s surprisingly backwards… It has 3 core components - from the bank’s perspective: 1️⃣ Capital...
I don’t always drink $7,000 whiskey.
But when I do…
It’s a toast to a job well done.
This picture was taken right after I became a partner in a whiskey and cigar business with these 2...
Spent the day discussing Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank, Signature Bank, among others with our customers, partners and friends.
I don't see the shutdown of SVB by regulators or the self-liquidation of Silvergate as indicators...
Why do big businesses seem to waste so much money?
How can a BANK have a $14B tech budget?? (cough, cough, JP Morgan) The answer isn’t SIZE - It’s...
I recently had a customer ask if they could have a copy of all our underlying data.
I didn’t even hesitate to say yes.
Obviously they had to pay something for it,But in my mind, a billion raw data points isn’t all...
If there is 1 thing I can tell you about interest rates, It’s that the current situation is NOT sustainable.
Sales Is Service.
Banking as a Service has major risks.
I have been seeing some blame shifting occurring with regards to SVB.
Success in banking doesn’t come from hitting home runs.
My favorite part of being an entrepreneur:
How much tech do you need to know to start a tech company?
Ever wonder what a bank’s balance sheet looks like?
I don’t always drink $7,000 whiskey.
But when I do…
It’s a toast to a job well done.
