Navigating the Life Science Venture Industry

Friday, November 6, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Stanley Hall Room 621

Lunch provided, but space is limited so please reserve a seat at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=189206  

Jon Norris is a managing director with SVB Capital's Private Equity Group, specializing in life sciences. Norris has more than seven years of banking experience focused on working with life science companies and venture capital firms. In his current role, Norris is responsible for strengthening relationships with select venture capital firms by leveraging SVB's platform of strategic business units, including investment and commercial banking, as well as global and analytical services.  Prior to joining SVB Capital, Norris was a founding member and senior vice president of Square 1 Bank, an early stage technology bank. Norris also served more than six years at Imperial Bank (subsequently acquired by Comerica Bank), most recently as senior vice president and group manager of the Northern California Life Science Practice.