Scott Taylor, the current president of FEI Silicon Valley Chapter, brings a wealth of experience to his role as a financial leader. In this podcast, Taylor emphasizes the importance of lifetime learning and professional development for CFOs, highlighting FEI's role in providing valuable educational opportunities through seminars, dinner meetings, and online training sessions. He discusses the chapter's focus on emerging trends like artificial intelligence, addressing the need for CFOs to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Taylor also outlines strategies for membership growth, including attracting high-profile speakers and offering discounted memberships, which speaks to the challenge of talent management and networking in the competitive Silicon Valley market. He stresses the importance of community involvement and giving back, drawing from his experiences with organizations like Bay Bio Institute and St. Francis Memorial Hospital. The key message is clear: active participation in FEI Silicon Valley offers CFOs a unique opportunity to enhance their skills, expand their network, and contribute to their professional community.
00:00 Career span: internal audit, corporate, public accounting.
05:33 Participated in CPA networking and education events.
08:59 Venture capital in AI peaked, now declining.
10:54 Live events with renowned speakers boost membership.
15:55 Betty Yee running for governor in 2026.
17:22 Balancing budget through sponsorships and membership growth.
22:03 Foster community by volunteering and networking opportunities.
24:17 Appeal to partners for speaker suggestions.
About Scott Taylor:
Scott Taylor is the current president of the Financial Executives International (FEI) Silicon Valley Chapter, leading a premier organization for financial executives in one of the world's most dynamic business regions. As an experienced financial professional, Taylor balances his leadership role at FEI with several other significant positions.
In his professional capacity, Taylor serves as an independent contractor for BPM, where he acts as a concurring partner reviewer for former audit clients. His expertise is further utilized as a Board member of Financial Administrative Support Services, a for-profit outsource accounting firm focused on nonprofit organizations in the South Bay.
Taylor's commitment to community and industry extends beyond his primary roles. He sits on the audit committee for Marin General Hospital in the North Bay, contributing his financial acumen to the healthcare sector. Additionally, he volunteers as a Board member for Killing My Lobster, a San Francisco sketch comedy organization, demonstrating his support for the arts.
Maintaining an active CPA license, Taylor continues to be a valuable contributor to the financial industry. His insights and expertise, particularly in the life sciences sector, have been shared through articles on accounting trends for biotech companies published in industry periodicals.
Connect with Scott Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotttaylor10/
Learn more about FEI Silicon Valley here: https://www.financialexecutives.org/Network/Chapters/Silicon-Valley/Home.aspx?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsJO4BhDoARIsADDv4vBJxpZZnKWcxZdQOiUqxU8Lu0fSdB2OcQuvnKEgHGElZC89fj17WKgaAh4KEALw_wcB
