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Don’t Call It A Failure. Call It A Breakpoint.
Talks about curiosity, entrepreneurship and failure
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Taylor Gendron
Venture Partner at Dispatch Ventures
Montreal, Quebec
Overview
Taylor Gendron is currently serving as a Venture Partner at Dispatch Ventures, where they have excelled in roles such as Solo GP and Partnerships Manager. With a background in entrepreneurship and business development, Taylor has made significant contributions to companies like Humonix and Mercator AI, showcasing expertise in marketing strategy and project management.
Taylor has successfully navigated various roles in the tech and business sectors, from founding a company like Humonix to serving as a Director of Special Projects at GardaWorld. Their diverse experience spans from being an Angel Investor at oxio to leading marketing efforts at A5 Hospitality, demonstrating a strong track record in leadership and strategic decision-making.
Work Experience
Venture Partner
2024 - Current
**Not currently deploying**
Solo GP
2021 - 2024
Dispatch Ventures Invests In Founders Building Early-Stage Technology Companies
Partnerships Manager
2017 - 2021
Over the years, Dispatch has nurtured dozens of startups- helping them find corporate clients, skilled employees, gain media coverage, and raise millions in capital.
Founder and Management Consultant
2013
Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy
Product Data Manager
2023 - 2023
Marketing Director
2022 - 2022
Investor
2022 - 2022
$100M pre/seed fund
Director Of Special Projects
2021 - 2021
IT x MKT x OPS x FIN
Angel Investor
2020 - 2020
Head of Marketing Information Technology
2018 - 2019
A5 Hospitality, a Montreal-based company and a leader in the restaurant and entertainment industry for nearly two decades, specializes in the creation and operation of restaurants and bars, mainly in Greater Montreal. With its 20+ renowned establishments (Jatoba, Kampai Garden, Flyjin and many others), the company has over 1000 employees and millions of visitors every year. A5 Hospitality stands out in the industry for its varied and innovative approach. Constantly in expansion, A5 brings together passionate professionals from various fields to offer high-level experiences to its various clienteles. www.a5hospitality.com/
Creative Director
2013 - 2015
From concept ideation to script creation, I helped this advertising agency create dozens of videos and campaigns for industry leaders. Millions in ad spend and production costs were managed and optimized for a multi-tier strategy. http://www.en.laraffinerie.co/
Business Specialist
2011 - 2012
I introduced Apple technology and services to numerous companies in various industries. I generated new leads and built relationships connecting over the phone, on-site, and through conferences. The business team and I discovered customer needs through briefings. For customers with more complex needs, I worked alongside external firms to craft the ideal hardware and software solutions leading to millions in sales annually. I built success not only by helping my team achieve 10X revenue growth annually over 2 years, but for our customers as well. www.apple.com/ca/business/
Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Raised $1,170,230,000.00 from KB Securities, Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft.