Tosh Ernest

Silicon Valley Bank

Tosh Ernest is the Head of SVB's Catalyst 2045 business development program, which accelerates access to the innovation economy for Emerging Segment innovators and investors. As the Head of Catalyst 2045 at Silicon Valley Bank, Tosh is at the forefront of efforts to ensure that underrepresented and overlooked founders have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.



With a distinguished career spanning financial services, Tosh has championed transformative initiatives at Silicon Valley Bank and JPMorgan Chase & Co, founding the wealth division of the Advancing Black Pathways initiative, and working tirelessly to create pathways for economic inclusion. Her ability to navigate complex challenges—such as leading through organizational transitions and crises—exemplifies her resilience, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to making a difference.



During her time with JPMorgan, Tosh led mission-critical initiatives, including launching a mutual fund company that scaled to $40 billion in AUM, and launching new products for emerging managers, venture capital and private equity funds. Earlier in her career, she held M&A advisor roles at consulting firms Navigant, Capco and Accenture.



In 2025 Tosh was honored as a cultural pioneer at the Culture Shifting Awards, and in 2021 was recognized as one of the most "Influential Black Women in Business" by The Network Journal.



Outside of the office, Tosh loves to spend time with her family, volunteer at church, travel to far-flung locations, run, bike and read.