Ben Parish
VP of Startup Banking - PNW
Seattle, WA

I help founders connect with the resources, mentors, and peers they need to build a strong company.

My career has centered on supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of the founder journey. At UBS, I worked with later-stage founders navigating the alignment of business and personal goals, with a strong alignment to get them prepared for conversations investment banks and M&A firms. At GRAYBOX, our great team of technologists supported companies ranging from early-stage startups to global brands such as Herman Miller, Boeing, and Nestlé. In 2022, I co-founded Upstart Collective, which has helped nearly 200 startups navigate their early journey through community, mentorship, and access to resources.

Across nearly a decade of work, my focus has been consistent: championing the individuals brave enough to bring new ideas into the world and build teams around them.

My role at SVB is a natural alignment of that passion - turning startup community building into a career. If you support founders, or if you’re a founder facing a challenge, feel free to reach out. I’m here to help.

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