# Daniel Taylor

> Daniel Taylor is the New York-based co-founder and CEO of Bags, a financial management and capital-access platform for small businesses. A Brown University graduate and former college soccer co-captain, he previously co-founded AskTipster, acquired by Flowcode in 2019, and Only4Stars. He helped start the organization that became Bags in 2020, with an emphasis on businesses owned by underrepresented entrepreneurs; its services expanded from loan discovery into bookkeeping, reporting and funding preparation.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Bags
- **Organizations:** Bags, AMP (earlier name of Bags), AskTipster, Only4Stars, Brown University
- **Education:** B.A., Environmental Studies, Brown University, Brunswick School
- **Known for:** Co-founded AskTipster, acquired by Flowcode in 2019., Co-founded and leads Bags., Second-team All-Ivy League soccer selection in 2013.

## Career timeline

- **2011-2015** — Attended Brown University; played varsity soccer and concentrated in Environmental Studies.
- **2013** — Earned second-team All-Ivy League honors in soccer.
- **2015** — Co-founded Only4Stars, a football management business; its biography lists Taylor as co-founder and president.
- **2019** — AskTipster, which Taylor co-founded, was acquired by Flowcode.
- **2020** — Helped found the organization that became Bags, initially known as AMP.
- **2021** — AMP publicly launched as an accelerator, technology studio and entrepreneurial community.
- **2022** — AMP rebranded as Bags.
- **2023** — Bags added a subscription service, according to its April 2024 Google economic impact profile.
- **2024** — Appeared on Startup CPG to discuss the financing database sponsored by Bags; named to The Creative Collective Creative Class.
- **2025** — Included in Black Enterprise’s 40 Under 40 list announced in January, recognizing achievements in 2024.
- **2025-11** — Bags and TruFund announced a partnership combining capital preparation, financial insights and post-funding support.
- **2025-12** — Bags announced a $2.75 million round led by Ford Foundation and a free AI-powered financial review.

## Achievements

- Co-founded AskTipster, acquired by Flowcode in 2019.
- Co-founded and leads Bags.
- Second-team All-Ivy League soccer selection in 2013.
- Included in Black Enterprise’s 40 Under 40 list recognizing 2024 achievements, announced January 2025.
- Named to The Creative Collective’s Creative Class of 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Bags announced a $2.75 million investment round led by Ford Foundation on December 8, 2025, alongside a free AI-powered financial review.
- **2025-11** — TruFund announced a partnership with Bags initially covering Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama and New York, including financial analysis, coaching and post-funding support.
- **2025-04** — Taylor appeared on The Sherveen Show to discuss Bags’ expansion from lending into financial management.

## Links

- Website: https://securebags.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-taylor-95973662/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23