Taylor Black

Taylor Black serves as the Director of AI & Venture Ecosystems within Microsoft's Strategic Programs and Communities team, focusing on cross-company initiatives that drive innovation and community engagement. In addition to this role, Taylor mentors startups through Swissnex in San Francisco, contributes as a Strategic Advisor at Treehouse Studios, and collaborates with entrepreneurs at Conduit Venture Labs as a Fellow. As the Managing General Partner at Fizzy Ventures and a mentor for multiple startup programs, including Microsoft for Startups and the Founder Institute, Taylor supports early-stage ventures in their growth journeys. With a strong educational background in law and philosophy from Boston College Law School and Boston College, as well as extensive involvement in various tech initiatives, Taylor is committed to fostering high-impact technological advancements and innovation in the startup ecosystem.