Tristan Walker
Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO at Walker & Company Brands, Inc.; Co-Founder of CODE2040; Former VP of Foursquare
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Tristan Walker Biography
Tristan Walker is the Founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands. He is best known for launching the men's grooming brand Bevel, which eventually evolved into a comprehensive beauty and skincare company for men. He also holds positions on the Boards of Foot Locker, Inc., Shake Shack, Inc., and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA).
In his early career, Walker gained significant experience interning at notable companies like Twitter, Boston Consulting Group, and Foursquare. He eventually became the third employee and director of business development at Foursquare, leading strategic partnerships and monetization. In 2013, he founded Walker & Company, attracting high-profile board members like Magic Johnson, John Legend, and Andre Iguodala. He successfully raised a total of $33.3 million dollars for the company before it was purchased by Procter & Gamble in December 2018.
Walker has been recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements by various outlets. He was nominated for Founder of the Year by TechCrunch in 2015 and named one of the world's 50 greatest leaders by Fortune in 2019. He was also selected as Time's 100 Next and has become one of the highest-profile African-American CEOs and founders in Silicon Valley.
In addition to his business pursuits, Walker co-founded the non-profit organization CODE2040, which connects talented Black and Latino undergraduate and graduate coders and software engineering students with internships at Silicon Valley startups. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Stony Brook University, where he graduated as valedictorian, and an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Walker currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Amoy, and their two sons, Avery and August.
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What topics does Tristan Walker speak about?
Tristan Walker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Computer Science, Business Leadership, Technology, Economy, Finance, Executive Leadership and STEM Education.
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Tristan Walker generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Tristan Walker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tristan Walker for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Tristan Walker generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josh Linkner, Carla Harris and Janice Howroyd. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tristan Walker for an upcoming event.
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Race in America: Entrepreneurship with Cheetie Kumar & Tristan ...
Dec 2, 2021 ... Tristan Walker is CEO and founder of Walker & Company Brands, a company at the forefront of making health and beauty simple for people of color. Prior to his ...
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Bullish with Tristan Walker, CEO of Walker & Company Brands ...
Tristan Walker is becoming, if he's not already, a household name in Silicon Valley. He's the founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands, the startup..
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HOW TO BUILD A BUSINESS THAT MATTERS
WE SPOKE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED BUILD SUCCESSFUL, SEEMINGLY ENDURING COMPANIES ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL BUSINESS.
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Tristan Walker raises $24M, Target to carry Bevel shaving products
Tristan Walker, the young Silicon Valley entrepreneur building a modern personal care line for people of color, has raised $24 million from top venture capitalists and celebrity investors such as Earvin "Magic" Johnson, John Legend and NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala...
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How One Man Is Tackling Tech's Diversity Problem
Tristan Walker's CODE2040 fellowship program is making tech industry diversity a reality.
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How do I book Tristan Walker to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tristan Walker for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tristan Walker, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tristan Walker or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tristan Walker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tristan Walker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tristan Walker are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tristan Walker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Tristan Walker speak about?
Tristan Walker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Computer Science, Business Leadership, Technology, Economy, Finance, Executive Leadership and STEM Education. -
Where does Tristan Walker travel from?
Tristan Walker generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tristan Walker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tristan Walker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tristan Walker for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tristan Walker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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