Allen Taylor
Investor in Emerging Markets
Allen Taylor
Investor in Emerging Markets
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner, Endeavor Catalyst
2022 - Current
Managing Director, Endeavor Catalyst
2013
Director --> VP --> SVP, Global Network
2009
Associate --> Manager --> Director, Search & Selection
2006 - 2009
Partner & Founding Board Member
2015
Served as one of two founding Board Members for 5+ years; now actively involved in guiding Alter's strategy and investments backing emerging market founders at the earliest stages. Details here: https://angel.co/v/back/alter
Board Member
2020
Kauffman Fellows is the premier leadership organization in innovation and capital formation, with graduates leading venture capital, government, corporate, university, and startup innovation efforts globally.
Advisory Board Member
2022
Board of Directors
2004 - 2015
Co-Founder & Executive Director
2002 - 2004
* Co-founded and led a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on post-graduate fellowships * Secured over $150,000 in start-up capital and built a 15-member board of directors * Designed and carried out a marketing and development campaign reaching 150 targeted individuals across Latin America; traveled to meet with prospective partners in 15 countries
Kauffman Fellow (Class 16)
2011 - 2013
Program Associate
2005 - 2006
Fulbright Scholar
2004 - 2005
* Conducted independent archival research on photographic and visual culture of the 1920s * Selected to serve in the Trans-Atlantic Student Forum on international business and politics
Education
A.B.; Germanic Languages & Literature
1999 - 2003