# De Novo Founder Erik Weiner on Raising $42 Million to Launch Portrait Bank

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Podcast: [The Community Bank Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-community-bank-podcast-1245384)
Published: 2026-05-11T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://communitybanker.libsyn.com/de-novo-founder-erik-weiner-on-raising-42-million-to-launch-portrait-bank
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## Resource

Today we speak with Erik Weiner, CEO of de novo Portrait Bank. We discuss his banking background, why he started Portrait bank, the capital raise process, attracting talent, and building out a tech stack. Click Here to Register for the 3rd Annual Elevate Banking Forum! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

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