Creighton Taylor, CFA

Creighton Taylor, CFA is a lecturer at the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business.1 He is based in Los Angeles, California and has a diverse background in entrepreneurship, product management, and finance.

Professional Experience

Creighton Taylor's most notable professional experiences include:

• Founder & CEO of Guided Compass: Since May 2018, Taylor has been running an AI-powered work-based learning platform that serves as an intermediary between career-seekers and employers. He personally wrote over 750,000 lines of code using the MERN stack and generated substantial subscription revenue.1

• Product Management Roles: Taylor has held various product management positions, including:

  • Product Management Consultant at VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Head of Product at Emmasson Incorporated and Fitspot LLC
  • Product Manager for various contract ventures

• Finance Experience: He worked as a Portfolio Analyst at Rochdale Investment Management, helping to raise over $450 million in new client assets.1

Education

Taylor's educational background includes:

• MBA from Harvard Business School (2012-2014), where he was Co-President of the African-American Student Union.1
• BBA in Finance & International Business and BA in Music from Emory University (2004-2008).12

Skills and Achievements

• Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.1
• Experienced in product strategy, business development, and entrepreneurship.
• Proficient in coding, having written over 750,000 lines of code for his own startup.1
• Has a background in music, including piano performance.1

Creighton Taylor's diverse experience in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship likely contributes to his role as a lecturer at UC Irvine's business school, where he can share practical insights with students.