The Entrepreneurial Journey: Jason Garcia's Path to Founding Holdings
Sep 23, 2023
What does it take to build a financial platform that truly puts business owners first? CEO Jason Garcia’s story offers a blueprint for innovation, resilience, and a relentless focus on solving real SMB pain points.
From Corporate Finance to Fintech Visionary
Jason’s career began at major institutions like KPMG and Goldman Sachs, where he learned how big banks operate—and where they fall short for business owners. His time at Silicon Valley Bank, working closely with startups, revealed a growing need: modern businesses wanted more than just a place to park cash. They needed higher yields, robust security, and tools that actually save time.
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The Spark: A New Kind of Business Banking
Witnessing the 2023 banking crisis firsthand, Jason saw how vulnerable businesses were when deposits exceeded FDIC insurance limits. This pivotal moment inspired him to accelerate Holdings’ launch, creating a platform that offers up to $3M in FDIC insurance and 2% APY—so your business cash is always protected and working harder.
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Building Holdings: Banking That Pays You Back
Holdings isn’t just another neobank. Jason’s vision was to combine:
Zero account fees and no minimums
Multi-account management for easy financial organization
Free ACH and wire transfers
Integrated accounting and bookkeeping (launching soon!)
Future-ready invoicing and bill pay tools
All designed to help business owners spend less time on admin and more time growing their companies.
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The Holdings Difference
Jason’s journey shows why Holdings stands out:
Integrated platform: One hub for banking, accounting, and soon, invoicing.
High-yield, high-security: Up to $3M FDIC insurance and 2% APY on large balances.
No hidden fees: Transparent, business-friendly pricing.
Explore how Holdings is changing the game:
Join the Journey
Jason’s story is just the beginning. As Holdings continues to roll out new features—from integrated accounting to seamless invoicing—our mission remains the same: empower SMBs with the financial tools and support they deserve.
Ready to experience banking built for business owners? Open your Holdings account or contact our team today.
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†Holdings is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services are provided by i3 Bank, Member FDIC. The Holdings Visa Debit Card is issued by i3 Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted.
*No account or domestic transaction fees. Some foreign transaction fees may apply in limited circumstances.
‡Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is variable and subject to change after account opening. Rate is compounded monthly and credited monthly.
§Deposits are insured up to $3 million through a combination of i3 Bank, Member FDIC, and additional program banks.