Joshua Taylor

Joshua (JT) Taylor is an experienced venture capital professional currently serving as Director at Fifth Star Funds and Venture Partner at South Loop Ventures, where the focus is on investing in underrepresented founders in various sectors including fintech and health tech. Joshua co-founded the Texas Black Founders Network and operates as a Venture Scout at NOEMIS Ventures, which specializes in early-stage investments in technologies such as AI and IoT. Previous roles include being an Entrepreneur in Residence at DivInc, a Senior Associate at Capital Factory, and a Metaverse & NFT Community Growth Manager at Boson Protocol. Joshua's career began in financial analysis at Wells Fargo, complemented by academic credentials including a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Investments from Stephen F. Austin State University.