Taylor Brown
About Taylor Brown
Taylor Brown serves as the COO and co-founder of Fivetran, where he has contributed to the development of a managed data pipeline since 2012. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork, customer satisfaction, and product innovation in achieving company objectives.
Current Role at Fivetran
Taylor Brown serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Cofounder of Fivetran, a company that specializes in fully managed data pipelines. Since co-founding the company in 2012, Brown has played a pivotal role in developing a product that simplifies complex data integration challenges for users. Under his leadership, Fivetran has focused on creating a powerful and user-friendly solution that meets the evolving needs of businesses in data management.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Brown has an extensive educational background. He studied at Choate Rosemary Hall for one year and graduated from Boulder High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Amherst College, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. Brown further advanced his education by obtaining a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Design Strategy from California College of the Arts in 2012. His diverse educational experiences contribute to his expertise in product development and business strategy.
Professional Background
Before co-founding Fivetran, Taylor Brown was a member of Y Combinator during the Winter 2013 cohort for three months. His experience at Y Combinator provided him with valuable insights into startup growth and innovation. Brown completed the Y Combinator program in the spring of 2013, which further solidified his foundation in entrepreneurship and business operations.
Philosophy and Leadership Style
Taylor Brown emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded team in achieving company goals. He believes that a collaborative approach is essential for building innovative products. Brown advocates for balancing customer satisfaction, employee well-being, and product innovation as the three pillars of a successful company. This philosophy guides his leadership at Fivetran and shapes the company's culture.
Founding Story of Fivetran
The founding of Fivetran is rooted in a personal connection. Taylor Brown met George Fraser, the other co-founder, while camping at their families’ lakeside cabins in Wisconsin in 1988. This long-standing relationship laid the groundwork for their collaboration in creating Fivetran, which has since become a leader in the data integration space.