CNBC’ Big Idea with Donny Deutsch:
On CNBC’s Big Idea with Donny Deutsch Ephren W. Taylor II discusses his rise from early childhood to becoming the the youngest African-American CEO of a publicly-traded company in the United States. In this brief video, Ephren W. Taylor II, speaks sincerely about his childhood, discipline and motivation. Born July 17, 1982 in Carlisle Mississippi, Ephren W. Taylor II began learning computer programming at a local library after school. At the young age 12, Taylor began his first business venture making 3 dimensional computer videogames which he sold to his peers in school for $10 a copy. “By age 17, he had built a website for teenagers valued at over $3.4 million called GoFerretGo.com. The company was rated #4 of Teen Companies Nationwide by YoungBiz magazine.”
Today, Mr. Taylor’s unique insights and experience provide City Capital with the dynamics that are allowing the company to engage in quantum growth. Over the last decade, City Capital’s CEO has started several successful companies, raising millions in investment capital for their growth. He has established partnerships with corporate giants including Citigroup, Sprint, Target and Wal-Mart to create workable programs with impressive results. Today, his efforts have brought City Capital diversified holdings that include real estate development, financial interests, oil and gas production, and more – with no signs of slowing down.
