

Banking Beyond Borders: Fueling Global AI & SaaS Growth
The best founders don’t just build products — they build across borders.
Join us for an intimate and high-signal session hosted by GTM Unbound and Silicon Valley Bank on navigating the financial backbone of global scale.
Whether you're a SaaS or AI startup scaling from India to the US, or a cross-border operator solving for GTM velocity, how you bank, move capital, and structure your operations can make or break your international journey.
We’re thrilled to be joined by two of the world’s sharpest minds on global banking and venture ecosystems:
🔹 Andy Tsao – Managing Director, SVB Global Gateway With decades of experience supporting tech companies in their global expansion, Andy has advised 1000+ founders on international growth, banking frameworks, and VC scaling across the US, India, and beyond.
🔹 Vera Shokina – Head of SVB Early Stage Banking & Global Gateway Vera brings a rare lens into venture relationships and early-stage capital across geographies. She’s helped shape the journey of startups from seed to scale, with deep expertise in structuring for cross-border success.
💡 What We'll Cover: – Structuring your banking stack for cross-border scale – Common pitfalls founders make with capital movement – How SVB supports SaaS & AI companies expanding globally – Stories from the field: Real examples from high-growth startups – Open Q&A with Andy & Vera
Whether you're raising your first USD round, thinking about entity structuring, or prepping for expansion, this session will be packed with practical insights — not pitch decks.
Seats are limited. Let’s make your global journey smoother, smarter, and faster.