Alex Taylor
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Alex is the Director of Entrepreneurship with NewBoCo (a non-profit org.based out of Cedar Rapids focused on economic development) where he works with startup founders and businesses to launch and grow their businesses. He also works with community economic development leaders/orgs. throughout Iowa to develop entrepreneurial support networks and systems.
In addition to that, he is an adjunct instructor in the Tippie College of Business (University of Iowa), and with his wife (Laura) co-owns a national manufacturing and distribution company (Woofables Gourmet Dog Biscuit Bakery). He’s currently on the board of directors for TRAIL of Johnson County - a non-profit org. that helps elderly age safely and healthily in the place they call home.
Alex has a wealth of professional experiences (Business Development, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Public Relations, HR, Consulting, and Executive Leadership), in a range of industries (Telecom., Computer Hardware/Software, Manufacturing, Retail, Consulting, Higher Ed, Med.Tech., Economic Development).
Alex and Laura live in Coralville, have four amazing adult children (Iowa City, Chicago, Denver, CO, and Decorah), and a grandson. In his spare time, Alex is a recreational distance (trail) runner, bird watcher, and avid reader.