Allen Taylor, a California-based professional, has risen to become one of the most influential figures in impact investing. He is part of the global leadership team at Endeavor, a non-profit organization focused on supporting high-growth companies in emerging and under-served markets. With his expertise, Taylor leads Endeavor Catalyst, the company's innovative co-investment fund that has been recognized as one of the most active global venture investors in markets like Latin America and the Middle East. He has raised over $250M across three funds and made 200+ investments in 30+ different markets.

Before joining Endeavor, Taylor was a board member at Kauffman Fellows, founding board member, and venture partner at Alter Global. He has also served as Director, Vice President, and Senior Vice President of the Global Network at Endeavor, playing an instrumental role in expanding Endeavor's footprint across the world.

Taylor attended Princeton University, where he studied Germanic Languages & Literature, German Culture, European Politics, and Latin American Studies. He is a Kauffman Fellow (Class 16) at Kauffman Fellows and a former Fulbright Scholar at German-American Fulbright Commission. Taylor has also served on the Board of Directors at Princeton in Latin America (PiLA), which he co-founded and where he served as the Executive Director.