From First Deposit to Growth: Banking for Startups
Choosing a bank is one of a founder’s earliest financial decisions, and one of the most overlooked. In this session, Sara Dauber, Vice President of Startup Banking at JPMorgan, brings a banker’s perspective to the fundamentals every founder should know.
Why a startup-savvy banker matters, and how to choose the right bank
Key banking terms, startup finance basics, and liquidity options
Payment tools, from credit, debit, and virtual cards to ACH and wire transfers
How your banking needs change as your company grows
Whether you are a researcher preparing to launch a company or a founder managing your first business account, you’ll leave with practical steps for building banking practices that grow with your company.
Sara Dauber
Vice President, Startup Banking at J.P. Morgan
Sara Dauber is part of the Commercial Banking team at JP Morgan. Sara has spent 20+ years working with early-stage life science ventures. Most recently Sara served as Small Business Strategic Consultant at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), where she advised SBIR-recipient management teams on business matters including pitch coaching, creation of investment materials, financial modeling, investor relations, and outreach to potential strategic partners. Prior to her work at NINDS, Sara held several key positions at early-stage startups across pharma, biotech, and medical devices in roles focused on operations, program management, corporate development, and business development.
November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
In-Person Attendance: JHTV - 1812 Ashland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205
(lunch will be provided to those attending in person)
Virtual Attendance: Zoom (a link will be provided upon registration)