Ben Bergman

Ben Bergman, a Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, unpacks the dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank—the largest bank failure since 2008. He discusses the bank’s essential role in funding tech startups and the chaotic bank run triggered by panic. Bergman explains the swift government intervention aimed at protecting depositors without taxpayer money. The conversation also touches on how this crisis affects other banks and startups, revealing a tense financial landscape and the pressing need for improved risk management strategies.