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Ryan Taylor

Former Associate at Azolla Ventures

United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Ryan Taylor works in innovation at Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials. His interests include understanding complex systems and engaging with people across his professional network.

Experience

  1. Bakar Labs for Energy & MaterialsInnovationcurrent2025 — present
  2. StartupsAdvisorcurrent2024 — present
  3. Azolla VenturesInvestor2022 — 2024Cambridge, MA
  4. Enel Green PowerSenior Associate, Acquisitions and Structuring2021 — 2022Boston, MA
  5. GuidehouseSenior Consultant2016 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  6. University of California, DavisResearch Associate (Energy & Efficiency Institute)2013 — 2016Davis, California
  7. University of California, DavisResearcher (Department of Chemistry)2013 — 2016Davis, California
  8. ChevronResearch Chemist2015
  9. ChevronResearch Chemist2014
  10. ChevronData Analyst2009 — 2013

Skills & more

Life of Well Information System (LOWIS)3Dynamic Surveillence System (DSS)2Geolog2Solidworks3Leadership87Public Speaking66Program Management27Microsoft Office50Engineering54Research41Teaching8NMR spectroscopy2
+12 moreWindowsTeam LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsChemical EngineeringManufacturingTeamworkSpectroscopyPetroleum EngineeringCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsHumilityInterpersonal Communication

Languages English · Spanish

  • Systems Thinking — LinkedIn
  • Black Venture Institute — UC Berkeley Executive Education

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryan Taylor?
Ryan Taylor works in innovation at Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials. His interests include understanding complex systems and engaging with people across his professional network.
What check size does Ryan Taylor write?
Ryan Taylor typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Ryan Taylor go to school?
Ryan Taylor studied at The Johns Hopkins University (Master of Science, Systems Engineering); University of California, Davis (Bachelor of Science, Physical Chemistry); Bakersfield College (Associate of Science, Engineering).

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