Taylor Safford

Taylor Safford is a seasoned professional with a strong background in scaling startups and driving revenue growth.

Having been part of Qualtrics' phenomenal journey from a small team in a basement to a successful $8.5B acquisition by SAP, Taylor played a crucial role in expanding the company from 18 employees and less than 100 customers to over 4,000 employees and more than 12,000 customers.

During his tenure at Qualtrics, Taylor significantly contributed to the growth of Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), witnessing a remarkable increase from ~$1M to ~$740M, with his teams adding up to approximately $150M+ to the overall revenue.

Taylor emphasizes the significance of people, processes, and resources as pivotal elements for fostering a successful team and achieving outstanding results.

Taylor Safford holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Utah.

His rich professional experience includes key roles such as Chief Revenue Officer at Netcraft, Advisory Board Member at Plena, Vice President of Sales, Head of Commercial Sales, and Executive Team Head of Sales at TaxBit.

At Qualtrics, Taylor held various leadership positions including Head of EX Sales - North America, SVP & General Manager for multiple offices, VP & General Manager for regional headquarters, and VP of Sales for different regions.

Aside from his corporate engagements, Taylor also contributed to the academic community as a Guest Lecturer at Louisiana State University.

Taylor's career journey encompasses a diverse spectrum of roles from internships to executive leadership, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of sales, management, and business development.