Taylor Hughes is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in venture capital and fund management. Currently serving as General Manager and previously as Fund & Operations Associate at Sydecar, Taylor specializes in syndicating deals and launching investment entities. As an Investor at VU Venture Partners, Taylor facilitates full cycle venture investments in growth stage Fintech and Medtech companies. Previous roles include Venture Associate at Newchip Accelerator, where Taylor supported founders in scaling their businesses, and Capital Markets Associate at CrowdStreet, focusing on commercial real estate investments. Additional experience includes internships in private equity and strategic development, as well as advocacy in clean energy. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics Philosophy Economics from Suffolk University.