Powered by insights from tristan Walker 10 Startup Lessons from
the CEO ofWalker & Company Brands, Inc
This presentation consists of highlights from the interview
with Moe Abdou, founder & host of 33voices.
Tristan Walker Tristan Walker is the Founder & CEO of
Walker & Company Brands. Tristan made a name for himself in the
tech industry as the Director of Business Develop- ment at
Foursquare and most recently as the Entrepreneur in Residence at
Andreessen Horowitz. This January, the Stanford Business school
graduate is launching a new venture with products uniquely tailored
to the needs of men and women of color. Walker also founded
CODE2040, a program dedicated to pairing undergraduate and graduate
African American and Latino coders and software en- gineer students
with Silicon Valley start-ups. @Tristan Walker
1 The greatest economic opportunities today lie within the
demographic shifts taking place. todays minorities will be
tomorrows majority.
2 The consumerism of technology is inspiring a new generation
of producers. Whats the one nagging problem that technology can
help you solve?
3 If you remember that your brand isnt what you say it is,
youll pay close attention to how the world perceive it. Adjust
accordingly.
4 As you evaluate opportunities, pay particular attention to
whats unpopular; its where youre likely to identify your greatest
opportunities.
5 Entrepreneurship is essentially about getting rich, building
a great company or changing the world. align your values
accordingly.
6 As you contemplate your next venture, its wise to take
seriously the one thing that you wholeheartedly believe in that
others may not - and pursue it.
7 I didnt realize my full potential until I realized that the
trials you go through and the blessings you receive are exactly the
same. -Tyler Perry to Tristan.
8 Startup successboils down to a committed group of people
working together to do whats never been done before.
9 For those who say that youre thinking too big, ignore
them.For those who say that your odds are too slim, be daring. Go
solve hard problems.
10 Your team wants a leader who acts with courage, transparency
and empathy. model it and youll win their hearts.
10 Your team wants a leader who acts with courage, transparency
and empathy. model it and youll win their hearts.
How often are you asking What/If? REALLY REFLECT...
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