Mark Harris

Mark Harris is the Head of Frontier and Climate Technology for First Citizens Innovation Banking, leading the bank’s efforts in NorCal. He and his team partner with growth-stage companies across the region, delivering banking solutions, financing and strategic advice to help clients scale.

Over his 25 years with SVB, Mark has held a number of leadership roles, including running the Software and Services practice, and has partnered with companies across all stages from seed to IPO. Earlier in his career, he consulted for Accenture and worked for the VC-backed software startup, Neomar. Mark earned a business degree from Pepperdine University and an MBA from Santa Clara University.