When Taylor Valentine ’00 reflects on his four-year student experience, he is flooded with wonderful memories.

"I have plenty of pictures and enduring, deep friendships from my time at Bentley," explains Valentine, who is now the Chief Invention Officer for Horizon Media. "But, as time passes it sometimes feels like it could have just been a really good dream."

In an effort to keep that wonderful dream alive and as a demonstration of his deep gratitude for the education he received — which he fondly describes as "more than my money’s worth" — Valentine makes a conscious effort to give back his time, treasure and talent to his alma mater.

For starters, Valentine is one of a select group of Bentley donors who has made a gift in at least each of the past five fiscal years — the university’s True Blue donors.

"When I was a student, the senior class cabinet and I established the First Decade Society, with the express purpose of encouraging 100 classmates to give $100 each for a class gift," says Valentine. "Ever since then, I’ve wanted to demonstrate how grateful I am to Bentley and offer support for its future by making an annual gift and staying involved."

And, he’s certainly done just that. Beyond his True Blue status and membership in the President’s Club, Bentley’s leadership donor society, Valentine also has spoken on campus and hosted students at Horizon Media’s corporate headquarters in conjunction with Career Services’ Success in the City program.

"Hosting students and alumni at our offices in Manhattan hits multiple pride points for me. Pride for Bentley — the place that helped me grow into adulthood. Pride for my company and the work that I do today," expounds Valentine. "Anything I can offer to enhance the growth of my fellow Bentley community members, I’m honored to do so."