John Dean

John Dean is the Chairman Emeritus and Director based in Palo Alto, California, with a background in venture capital, corporate development, and strategic planning. He has held key leadership positions at Central Pacific Bank, Startup Capital Ventures, and Silicon Valley Bank, overseeing investments in companies like Baru and Switchfly. Dean's career highlights include serving as President and CEO of Central Pacific Bank and holding leadership roles at Silicon Valley Bank, where he was Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO. Additionally, he has made strategic investments in companies such as Affinity Circles and Viata, focusing on sectors like IoT, Security, and Health IT in the San Francisco Bay Area.