Greg Becker, who had been the CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, started working for the company as a loan officer 30 years ago. He gained experience during the dotcom bubble and navigated the company through the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis before becoming president and CEO in 2011. However, the bank recently failed and was shut down by California regulators. Just one day before the closure, Becker reassured clients that their funds were secure. Becker had previously served on the board of directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco but resigned on the day of the bank's closure. Despite a challenging year in 2022, Becker expressed optimism for the economy in 2023. He co-founded the bank's investment arm, SVB Capital, and was involved in various leadership roles, including serving as the chairman of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group from 2014 to 2017. In his free time, Becker enjoys cycling and has five adult children. He is known for being an advocate of the innovation economy and encourages job seekers to develop skills in fields such as computer programming and project management.