Tristan Walker: Founder and CEO of Walker & Company, Investor, and Board Member

Tristan Walker always knew he had it – but having the ability, or the potential, or even the ambition isn't always enough when you are black kid from the projects. What started as a chip on his shoulder to prove he could make it, get rich, and overcome long odds to success has evolved into much more. Those early dreams were all accomplished by age 30, and this founder and CEO now has different motivations. He runs Walker and Company, a health & beauty company focused on people of color, which was acquired by Proctor & Gamble. He also sits on two public company boards (Foot Locker and Shake Shack), has a family, and spends much of his time trying to lead or inspire others with the example he sets. He is clear and deliberate about his values and in his desire to do business and share life with people who share those values. As an investor, he's shifted from accumulation to preservation, and mostly now supports people or projects he wants to see succeed in the world. Enjoy this conversation that journeys into the mind and ethos of this authentic leader.