Our Story
Paul Straw
Founder & CEO
With nearly two decades in the finance industry, Paul Straw has seen one principle proven time and again: businesses armed with the right knowledge, relationships, and leadership don't just survive uncertainty, they thrive. This belief drives his work with business leaders, helping them implement growth strategies, secure optimal financing, and execute disciplined planning. He enables organizations to navigate economic uncertainty with confidence and maintain momentum toward sustained profitability.
Paul’s finance career began in a rigorous Commercial Banking Program, gaining analytical, sales, and credit expertise that became the foundation for his commercial banking career. His dedication to client success advanced him to Senior Vice President, where he served as Senior Relationship Manager, Team Leader, and Regional Commercial Credit Officer. Through these roles, he gained deep insight into how financing decisions impact operations and forged the client relationships that define his work today. His experience across operations, sales, finance, and management made him a successful leader in corporate banking and deepened his insight into the flexible, personalized financial guidance businesses need.
The 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapse reshaped the banking industry, redefining how institutions serve their clients. Paul founded IronBridge Advisors to help leaders navigate this new landscape. Grounded in deep expertise and proven leadership, we partner with business leaders to turn strategy into opportunity.