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Erin Platts reveals 90 minutes of sleep saved SVB's UK branch
The collapse of SVB UK wasn't just a bank failure—it was a four-day, high-stakes battle for the survival of the UK tech ecosystem. Erin Platts reveals the raw reality of leading through professional trauma and how she is now leveraging that resilience to reshape Octopus Ventures into a powerhouse for the next generation of founders.
Nov 26, 2025