Join us for an intimate evening with Taylor Marcus, Head of Business Development at Berkeley SkyDeck and a seasoned tech industry leader. Drawing from her remarkable 15-year journey at Google and YouTube, followed by leadership roles at Instagram and startups, Taylor will share insights on navigating career transitions from Big Tech to entrepreneurial ventures. She'll discuss how she's approached career decisions through the lens of learning, impact, and personal fulfillment, including her current role fostering innovation in Berkeley's startup ecosystem.

Learn how Taylor has embraced being "comfortable with uncomfortable" while leading first-of-kind initiatives across video advertising, creator ecosystems, and AI-powered platforms. She'll offer perspectives on career transformation, inspired by "From Strength to Strength," and discuss how different types of success can become meaningful at different life stages. With her experience spanning product development, business partnerships, and ecosystem building at companies like Google, Instagram, and now Berkeley SkyDeck, Taylor brings a unique view on finding opportunities that align with both professional growth and personal values.

Come be part of this intimate dinner and conversation with a fellow Berkeley Haas alumna who continues to push boundaries and redefine success.

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm

Cost: $40 (inclusive of dinner and beverages)

Venue Location: Menlo Park

Space is limited. No walk-ins. The name and address of the venue will be emailed to you once your registration is confirmed.

Questions? Contact Deepti Patibandla pdeepti@gmail.com or Ilyse Pender ilyse.pender@gmail.com

About the Berkeley Haas WILA Dinner Connect Series: We bring together women for an intimate discussion with a Berkeley Haas alumna executive to learn about her journey as a woman in leadership. Be inspired with high quality discussions, personal Q&A, and valuable networking with attendees. Given the limited space, priority is given to Berkeley Haas alumnae.

Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is a worldwide network of Berkeley Haas alumnae committed to fostering a community that celebrates and amplifies the power of bringing women together. Our mission is to create a space for women to have authentic and compassionate exchanges on topics aligned with their professional and personal journey, that is anchored by women finding strength, support, and inspiration in one another. WILA has been awarded the 2022 Affinity Group of the Year by the Haas School of Business.

Since its founding in 2001, the Silicon Valley Chapter has consistently delivered regular professional and social events to keep alumni in the South Bay connected to Berkeley Haas. The mission of the chapter is to create a strong, lifelong connection to the school by building a community of engaged alumni in Silicon Valley. It was awarded the Regional Chapter of the Year in 2023.

Up Close with Taylor Marcus, Head of Business Development, Berkeley SkyDeck