Taylor Black

Taylor Black is a highly experienced professional currently serving as the Director of AI & Venture Ecosystems within the Strategic Programs and Communities team at Microsoft. In this role, Taylor designs and leads innovative initiatives that integrate product development and community engagement to advance groundbreaking technologies. Additionally, Taylor has taken on mentorship roles at Swissnex, guiding startups in accessing the U.S. market, and at Conduit Venture Labs, supporting high-impact ventures with strategic guidance and operational insights. Taylor's extensive experience also includes positions as Managing General Partner at Fizzy Ventures, startup mentorship at Microsoft for Startups, and involvement in several entrepreneurial initiatives and private networks. Taylor holds a JD in Internet Law and an MA in Philosophy from Boston College, along with a BA in multiple fields from Gonzaga University.