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Rod Werner

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Head of Technology and Venture Capital Banking at Axos Bank
📍 Palo Alto, California, United States

Rod Werner is the Head of Technology and Venture Capital Banking at Axos Bank, leveraging deep experience from previous leadership roles at City National Bank and Comerica Bank. A graduate of San José State University, he is described by colleagues as astute, responsive, and creative, with a strong focus on supporting venture-backed companies.

Outside of his formal role, Rod actively cultivates relationships within the investment community. He co-hosts exclusive networking events for venture capitalists, private equity partners, and CEOs at high-end venues, demonstrating a commitment to building a strong professional network and fostering industry connections.

When he moved to Axos Bank to launch its new division, his entire team of ten loyal professionals who had worked together for decades joined him.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Technology and Venture Capital Banking
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Venture Capital Banking
His entire career is focused on providing specialized banking services and structured loans to venture capital firms and their portfolio companies at all stages of growth.
Team Leadership
He brought his entire team of ten seasoned professionals with him from City National Bank to Axos Bank, demonstrating significant team loyalty and leadership.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Head of Technology and Venture Capital Banking
Axos Bank
11-2012 - 8-2024
Managing Director | Head of Technology Banking Division
City National Bank
1-1997 - 3-2000
Corporate Middle Market Banking Officer
Comerica Bank
12-1995 - 1-1997
Senior Credit Analyst
Comerica Bank
8-1993 - 11-2012
Senior Vice President & Assistant Group Manager of Venture Capital Group
Comerica Bank
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Education
1990 - 1993
BS
San José State University
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