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That's where I was. My startup has about $25k in SVB - but we don't have payroll and I have personal access to that without impacting me if push came to shove
by kkielhofner 4y ago
That's where I was.
My startup has about $25k in SVB - but we don't have payroll and I have personal access to that without impacting me if push came to shove (paying contractors, etc). I was aware of the situation and probably could have gotten the funds out but I knew we were well below the FDIC threshold and just didn't want to bother with it (frankly). I would have had more anxiety executing the wire and waiting for it to show up on the other side...
Speaking personally I'm actually kind of curious to see what the FDIC process looks like - in the grand scheme of things it makes you part of a relatively small club! While I know people are suffering and the situation is a lot worse for many I'm actually looking forward to telling the story when appropriate.
The general population is already fascinated by startups and I've had more than a few "civilian" friends reach out to me asking about the SVB situation. When I tell them we're kind of impacted but not really they just kind of chalk it up to another "Wow, startup life is so wild even THE BANK failed".
Additionally I'd say the same - through various startups I've worked with SVB for over 15 years and the people have always been great (systems not so much).