Mike Lederman is the Head of Western Alliance Bank’s Innovation Banking Group. Based in San Francisco, Mike is responsible for relationship management and business development in the western United States for the Bank's Startup Banking team, Life Sciences team and Fund Banking team. He is also a member of Western Alliance Bank’s loan committee and its Innovation Banking Strategic Leadership Team.
Mike has over 20 years of experience lending to innovation startups at all stages of their life cycles. He began his career at Silicon Valley Bank and has held a previous position with Horizon Technology Finance. During his tenure at Western Alliance Bank, his experience includes both management and business development responsibilities in the innovation, asset-based and C&I lines of business.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.
Innovation Banking
Western Alliance Bank’s Innovation Banking Group, a national banking group within Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers flexible financial solutions custom-built for innovation companies at every stage of growth to empower success in any economy. The group includes the Life Sciences Team, Fund Banking Team and the Innovation Startup Banking Team, providing essential support for various sectors within the innovation economy. Clients nationwide benefit from the Innovation Banking Group’s deep industry knowledge, commitment to customer relationships and exceptionally responsive service. The Innovation Banking Group is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has more than $85 billion in assets. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2024 by American Banker and Bank Director.