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Mark Notten and Phil Dias, co-founders of Tier1 Financial Solutions, launch Silver Peak Associates

February 1, 2021

Silver Peak’s focus is to provide business strategy advisory services, operational best practices expertise and product development offshore teams to early stage fintech companies.

Toronto, February 1, 2021 – Mark Notten and Phil Dias, co-founders of Tier1 Financial Solutions, launch Silver Peak Associates to provide business strategy advisory services, operational best practices expertise and product development offshore teams to early stage fintech companies.

Company Mission

Silver Peak’s mission is to enable early stage fintech startups to ascend to their full potential by leveraging its framework for the analysis and refinement of corporate strategy, the implementation of best practices and the execution of tactical and strategic priorities. In previous companies, the founders have evolved and refined this framework and are now using it to provide guidance to entrepreneurs looking to benefit from accessing experienced executives who have been there before.  Also, for clients that are in need of product development teams or resource augmentation for their existing teams, Silver Peak can provide offshore product development resources.

Business is Personal

Mark and Phil have been friends and business partners for their entire careers. They bring complementary perspectives and skill sets to all their ventures which has resulted in the genesis of several successful companies. They embody the value of “Business is Personal” and are driven by a passion for being at the leading edge of innovation and the digital transformation of industries.

“The financial industry landscape is changing, fueled by digital transformation, by raising the standard of convenience and usability that consumers have come to know and expect. The corporate environment is now playing catchup and innovative startups are paving the way forward,” said Mark Notten. “We are excited to be working with such visionary companies.”

“It is challenging to effectively grow and scale a company while continuously creating new technology,” said Phil Dias. “We can relate because we have been there before and can help by leveraging tools, templates and best practices we have developed over the years.”

Solid References

“Mark and Phil are a dynamic team who have proven their ability to guide companies to a successful outcome,” said Neil Ferris Chairman of the Board at Tier1 Financial Solutions, a seasoned executive who has spent decades creating and scaling up technology companies. “Having worked closely with them, I can attest to their integrity, experience and commitment to results.”

Contact Us

Early stage fintechs participating in the digital transformation of the financial services industry interested in help with strategy refinement, business development, operations and governance, can contact Silver Peak Associates at info@silverpeakassociates.com.