David Sabow is the Global Head of Innovation Banking at HSBC. Dave has dedicated nearly two-decades of his career to supporting the financial and strategic needs of the innovation economy. As the Global Head of Innovation Banking, Dave is leading the development of propositions, products and services for HSBC Innovation Banking globally. In this capacity he is integrating the financial strength and global reach of HSBC with the unique client experience, product solutions, and strategic value required to support innovation at every stage. Prior to joining HSBC in 2023, Dave spent ten years with Silicon Valley Bank in a variety of roles, most recently running the Technology & Healthcare Division for North America. In this capacity Dave managed the North American sales force, underwriting teams, investor coverage teams, and relationship advisory teams supporting the Technology & Healthcare portfolio across the US and Canada. Prior to joining Silicon Valley Bank, Dave spent approximately eight years as an investment banker with Canaccord Genuity in San Francisco, California, where he focused on both domestic and international transactions for innovation economy clients. Dave obtained dual degrees in both Economics and French at Santa Clara University in 2001 where he graduated with honors. He subsequently completed an Executive Program focused on Leadership & Strategic Impact at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. Dave lives in Mill Valley, California with his wife and three children. He is an avid biker, runner, skier, surfer, and father to Aldo (his beloved Bernadoodle). Dave also serves on the Advisory Board for the Kelly Brush Foundation - an organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives.