Segment One: Notes on the News and Amy B Bought a Book!

SVB - Silicon Valley Bank failed fast...Twitter may have played a role

Does this mean anything for private equity, or our industry?

Our answer: Eh, kinda.

Also, we dive in and learn what exact book Amy B has Bought.    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/13/svb-collapse-2008-financial-crisis

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/business/silicon-valley-bank-gregory-becker.html 

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Segment Two: (1)5 Minutes with a Smart Guy - Asigra's Eric Simmons     

Host Karl speaks with Asigra's Eric Simmons. 

More here: 

https://info.asigra.com/new-ransomware-infiltrates-backups

Eric brings decades of experience to the company and has a proven record of taking customer-centric technology focused companies to the next level. Previously, Eric was Chief Strategy Officer at IMC, CEO of Altum Health a division of the University Health Network, Head of Innovation for automotive at Canadian Tire and General Manager of the Rogers Communications IoT business. Eric also held several leadership positions at Dell Technologies.

Eric was also a board member of both the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) and Bialik.

In his spare time, Eric enjoys taking travel, skiing, golf, and wildlife photography.

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