Washington, D.C. — TechNet, the national, bipartisan
network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, today announced the addition of two
technology leaders to its Executive Council
Aaron Levie, Chief Executive Officer, Cofounder, and Chairman of Box, and
Greg Becker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB),
will join TechNet’s Executive Council effective immediately.

TechNet’s
diverse membership includes dynamic startups to the most iconic companies on the
planet in the fields of information technology, e-commerce, advanced energy, biotechnology,
venture capital, and finance.

In 2017,
TechNet will work to increase more opportunities to more Americans through a robust policy agenda in Washington and at the state and
local levels. This includes advocating for
tax reform, computer science education, high-skilled immigration, policies that
create a culture of entrepreneurship and startup job growth, and a national dialogue
on the future of work.

“This is a pivotal moment for our
nation and the innovation industry. In this
time of transition, one thing must remain constant: our commitment to developing
a culture of innovation and job creation here in the United States,”
said TechNet’s president and CEO,
Linda Moore. “Box is a leading enterprise content management
platform transforming the way people and businesses work, and Silicon Valley Bank
has for more than 30 years helped innovative companies move bold ideas forward. As the leaders of these successful companies,
Aaron and Greg bring valuable perspectives on how to grow jobs and drive innovation
in our economy. We are fortunate to have
them join TechNet’s Executive Council.”

Levie said:
“As the world moves from an industrial
to a digital economy, it’s critical that Silicon Valley engages with
policymakers at every level of government. Maintaining the U.S.’s leadership in
technology and innovation is going to require smart policy choices, strong
partnerships between the public and private sectors, and creative approaches to
both an array of complex issues – like privacy, security, and education – and
ensuring the benefits of innovation are broadly shared. I look forward to engaging with my colleagues
on TechNet’s Executive Council to add our voice to the key policy debates
facing our nation.”

Becker said:
“Our nation must do all it can to create
a culture that supports entrepreneurship and job creation. There is so much we can do – from finding innovative
ways to help today’s high-growth startups scale, to equipping our students with
the skills needed to become tomorrow’s next great American innovator. TechNet plays a crucial role in helping our nation’s
policymakers chart the right course on these issues and more. I am excited to join TechNet’s Executive Council
and engage on the issues that will allow the U.S. to continue to lead the world
in innovation.”

Aaron Levie
Aaron Levie
is Chief Executive Officer, Cofounder, and Chairman of Box, which he launched in
2005 with CFO and cofounder Dylan Smith.
He is the visionary behind the Box product and platform strategy, incorporating
the best of secure content collaboration with an intuitive user experience suited
to the way people work today. Aaron leads
the company in its mission to transform the way people and businesses work so they
can achieve their greatest ambitions. He
has served on Box’s Board of Directors since April 2005. Aaron attended the University of Southern California
from 2003 to 2005 before leaving to found Box.

Greg Becker
Greg Becker
is President and Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Valley Bank and has been a champion
of the innovation economy since he joined the organization in 1993. Silicon Valley Bank’s mission is to help increase
the probability of its innovative clients’ success, globally. Under Becker’s leadership, Silicon Valley Bank’s
growth rate has continued to outpace other banks. SVB has been named one of the fastest growing
public companies in the U.S. and one of the best places to work. Becker is the chairman of the Silicon Valley Leadership
Group (SVLG) and was appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Digital Economy
Board of Advisors. He earned a bachelor’s
degree in business from Indiana University.

Current
members of TechNet’s Executive Council include