Join Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker as he talks with Coach Avery Johnson. They discuss how W&D's core values connect to Avery's career as a professional athlete and coach.
Join us for our first first “Navigating the Markets” webcast, which focuses on commercial real estate (CRE) financing, debt markets, equity markets, and the economy as a whole during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of our Navigating the Markets webcast, Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker, and his guest, Dr. Peter Linneman, share their thoughts on the rapidly changing economic environment, discuss the impact of COVID-19, and provide an update on the U.S. Commercial Real Estate sector. Tune in to hear about how student housing can be used to provide additional hospital beds, current spreads for insurance companies, the economic implications of a long-term lockdown, general advice for the deployment of capital and liquidity, and more.
Dr. Nancy Koehn, leadership expert and author of "Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times," joins Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker. Their conversation includes debt capital markets, the state of the world and economy, and the ABCs of leadership in times of great crisis.
Emotional intelligence expert, renowned Yale professor, and author of "Permission to Feel" Dr. Marc Brackett joins Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker. Dr. Beckett outlines key elements from his book, including the importance of recognizing, labeling, expressing, and regulating emptions, as well as techniques for managing and channeling emotions during times of stress.
Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker talks with Mary Erdoes, CEO of JP Morgan Chase Asset & Wealth Management. Watch as they compare the current financial crisis to the Great Financial Crisis, the importance of balancing downside protection with planning for the future, JPMorgan Chase's overall economic outlook, and more.
The Walker & Dunlop Multifamily Small Loans team answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding small multifamily loans. This includes the different GSE and banking opportunities available to investors, various multifamily asset classes available, and direct responses to numerous webcast attendee questions.
Walker & Dunlop’s FHA team is working diligently throughout the current crisis – originating, underwriting, closing, and keeping up with all of the latest news. On Friday, April 17, our team hosted a Walker Webcast to discuss the market, provide an update on HUD policies and operations, and answer questions.
Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, talks with the CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht during this installment of Walker Webcast. Willy and Barry discuss the CRE market’s performance, asset class performance across Starwood’s vast holdings and investments, the path forward for our country and economy, and where and when investment opportunities could present themselves.
In this segment of our Walker Webcast, Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, talks with the SVP of Global Corporate Affairs at Amazon, Jay Carney. They discuss Amazon’s critical role in supplying America with essential items during the pandemic, how Amazon has continued to operate, COVID testing, and an update on HQ2 given the crisis.
Co-CEO of the Carlyle Group, Glenn Youngkin, joins Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker. They discuss numerous topics, including their global macroeconomic outlook for 2020 and beyond, Carlyle’s long-term strategy, and more.
Renowned Wharton professor and economy expert Dr. Peter Linneman joins Walker & Dunlop President and CEO Willy Walker to discuss the CRE market’s performance, unemployment numbers across different industries, and potential come-back scenarios.
Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Hamburg, the former Commissioner of the FDA and current Foreign Secretary at the National Academy of Medicine, joins Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop. They discuss the implications of a vaccine for CRE, how the FDA handles fast-tracking certain vaccines and medications, how countries and governments are communicating and working together to develop a vaccine, and more.
Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, joins Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, as they discuss the economic impact of the "Stay at Home" order, how the economy will re-open and rebound, health and safety considerations being taken by the Colorado government, contingency plans in place in the event of another wave of illness, and more.
Andy Florance (Founder & CEO of CoStar Group), John Rice (CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow and a W&D board member), and Willy Walker (President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop) discuss the protests occurring across the country and the movement’s impact. They also speak about what CoStar’s data is saying relative to the current state of the CRE market, what Apartments.com’s data is saying about the American renter and the future of the multifamily industry, how technology will influence and change the commercial real estate industry going forward, and more.
Jeff Blau, CEO of Related Companies, and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss the New York City market, how both NYC and other metropolitan cities will recover from the crisis, where development opportunities can be found, and more.
Brett White, the CEO of Cushman & Wakefield, and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss what Cushman & Wakefield has seen in Asia and Europe with regard to recovery in office, retail, and hospitality occupancy, adjustments landlords are making to their properties, investment opportunities, and more.
Leslie Hale, CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust, joins Willy Walker to discuss her approach to diversity and inclusion, the current outlook for the hospitality and retail industries, the rebound of the U.S. economy and more.
Bill Demchak (Chairman, President, and CEO of The PNC Financial Services Group), and Willy Walker (President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop) discuss the state of banking and finance in the U.S., Bill’s market insights, and more.
Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President of Howard University, and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss Howard Medical Center’s response to COVID-19, successful recruitment strategies for building a diverse workforce, racial justice in America, and considerations for bringing students back to campus in September.
Mike Fascitelli, Chairman of the Investment Committee at Cadre, and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss Mike's time as CEO of Vornado, market parallels between the Great Financial Crisis and today, the CRE market performance with a focus on office and retail, and more.
Doug Bibby (President of NMHC), Bob Broeksmit (President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association), Jeff DeBoer (President and CEO of The Real Estate Roundtable), and Willy Walker (President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop) discuss the next $1 trillion+ stimulus bill being crafted on Capitol Hill and its impact on the multifamily, mortgage, and commercial real estate industries.
Chris Paul, NBA Players Association President; Bobby Turner, CEO of Turner Impact; and Willy Walker, President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discuss social impact investing, racial justice, community-building, the 22-team NBA season, and more.
On August 18, Walker & Dunlop’s Ted Patch and Blake Lanford, and Chatham’s Matt Hoffman joined forces for a webcast on the LIBOR to SOFR transition. They discussed the timing for the shift, the fate of floating rate, how the Agencies are handling the transition, and the implications for both existing and new loans.
Reflecting on the Walker Webcast from August 19th with David Ignatius, Associate Editor and Foreign Affairs columnist for The Washington Post, Willy Walker and his guests discuss the current political climate in Saudi Arabia, U.S.-China trade relations, how significant a threat Russia is to the upcoming presidential election, and more.
Reflecting on the Walker Webcast from August 26th with Ivy Zelman, co-founder and CEO of Zelman & Associates, Willy Walker and his guests discuss macro shifts in the single-family and multifamily sectors, sector-specific trends, predictions for the future, and more.
Reflecting on the Walker Webcast from September 2nd with Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom, Willy Walker and his guests discuss how Eric built such a scalable product, how he has he navigated the growing pains, and what is next for the video communications provider.
The Motley Fool co-founders, David and Tom Gardner, share their investing expertise and top 10 stock picks.
Guest Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, discusses the housing markets, compares the Great Financial Crisis with the current recession, and considers the potential impact of the economic plans outlined by the presidential candidates.
Francis Suarez, the Mayor of Miami, discusses how COVID has impacted Miami both economically and socially. He shares the New Normal handbook which outlines Miami's standards, and how he has worked to synchronize his efforts with surrounding counties. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Dr. Peter Linneman, renowned economist and founding principal of Linneman Associates, discusses which of his past predictions have come to fruition and what he sees ahead for the CRE space regarding the federal debt, cap rates, and more. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Cayman Wills, JP Morgan Global Head of Equities, and Peter Cook, Chief Communications Officer of the American Bankers Association, share their thoughts on the impact the 2020 election will have on both the markets and U.S. policy. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Bahram Akradi, founder and CEO of Life Time, shares how guests are returning to his lifestyle resorts, how he is keeping guests safe and healthy -- both physically and mentally -- and the future of his brand and the health and wellness industry as a whole. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Wharton Professor Sigal Barsade and Harvard Business Review Editor Amy Gallo discuss disappointment and anxiety management, emotional contagion, loneliness, conflict resolution, how to keep connections strong in a virtual environment, and more. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Equity Residential President & CEO Mark Parrell and Boston Properties CEO & Director Owen Thomas spoke about the pandemic's impact on urban centers, the potential comeback of the office space, and the CRE trends they are tracking most closely. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Elizabeth Concordia, CEO and President of UCHealth, discusses how hospitals are battling the pandemic, the hope of a vaccine, the state of telemedicine, and more. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Kate Moore, BlackRock Managing Director, shares her predictions surrounding the DOW and the 2021 economy. Join us as she discusses inflation, wage growth, portfolio tips, and more. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Aneel Bhusri, Workday co-founder and co-CEO shares how he began his career and built Workday into an industry-leading, cloud-based software provider for human resources and finance departments. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO or Walker & Dunlop.
Top economist and former Wharton professor Dr. Peter Linneman analyzes the 2020 data and 2021 projections relative to the commerical real estate industry and macroeconomy. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Stephanie Linnartz, Marriott's group president of consumer operations, discusses where the travel and leisure industry stands today and what is to come Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
John Furner, President and CEO of Walmart, discusses the future of retail and the impact online shopping has on brick-and-mortar stores. Consumer trends guide how he manages more than 4,700 stores and 1 million+ employees. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO, Walker & Dunlop.
Wharton Professor and author of “2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide And Reshape The Future Of Everything" Dr. Mauro Guillén joined the Walker Webcast to discuss the demographic shifts, automation trends, geopolitical and economic evolutions, and technological advancements that are shaping our world. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO of Walker & Dunlop.
Great Place to Work® CEO Michael C. Bush and McKinsey & Company’s Chairman of North America Gary Pinkus joined the Walker Webcast to discuss how to identify great companies, the keys to developing strong workplace culture, and what great companies will look like in the future.
Former Prologis CEO Walt Rakowich joined the Walker Webcast to discuss the leadership lessons outlined in his book "Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change" and his experience leading Prologis through the Great Recession.
Willy Walker interviews Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and Camber Creek's Casey Berman to discuss how Property Technology is transforming the CRE space, in addition to the investments areas they are watching out for.
Willy Walker interviews CNBC's Real Estate Correspondent Diana Olick and Ivy Zelman & Associate's CEO and Co-Founder Ivy where they discuss the #housingboom and their analysis on single-family housing, #multifamily, built for rent (BFR) and single-family rental (SFR).
Will older adults cause a disruption in the economy as they continue to age? Willy Walker interviews Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, and author of "The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World's Fastest-Growing Most Misunderstood Market" on this week's #WalkerWebcast, where they discuss how 'oldness' is being redefined in terms of this demographic's impact on business and economic power.
Willy Walker interviews Hines Chairman and CEO Jeff Hines and Senior Managing Director Laura Hines-Pierce to discuss #realestatedevelopment, development trends, and how their family business grew from one office in Houston to the #globaldevelopment powerhouse it is today with $144 billion of assets under management.
Willy Walker interviews Morgan Stanley's Head of U.S. CRE Research, Richard Hill and JPMorgan's Head of Consumer and Specialty Finance Research, Rick Shane to discuss commercial real estate, banking, and consumer finance coming out of the COVID pandemic.
The pandemic changed everything — where we work, how we live, and what we consume. So how has your internal and external communications strategy changed? Willy Walker interviews Russell Dubner, President & CEO, U.S. of global communications powerhouse Edelman to discuss communication strategies, social media, and why Americans are looking to corporate America for policy, solutions and leadership coming out of the pandemic.
Willy Walker interviews CEO Horacio Rozanski to discuss how technologies like AI , cyber, and 5G are shaping the world around us, why diversity and inclusion is crucial for cultivating a culture of innovation, and whether the pandemic has permanently changed the role of the consultant.
Willy Walker interviews renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman on the economy and the CRE industry. Their conversation is packed with insights into government stimulus, unemployment, asset class performance, and so much more.
Roaring 20s? Asset bubble? Rate hikes? Willy Walker interviews BlackRock Managing Director Kate Moore on the investment opportunities worth tracking, the hot trends Kate's keeping a speculative eye on, and the geographic markets she sees as most (and least) promising.
What is the single most critical factor in achieving success, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction? The strength of one’s character. In his latest book, Leading with Character, world-renowned performance psychologist and co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, Dr. Jim Loehr writes that you must build character the same way you build muscle - through practice and energy investment.
Unicorn health and technology company WHOOP is being used by Rory McIlroy, Patrick Mahomes, and people like YOU to measure sleep, strain, recovery, and health. WHOOP founder and CEO Will Ahmed joined Willy Walker on this week's Walker Webcast to discuss how he built WHOOP into a start-up worth over $1 billion, and how WHOOP data is transforming lives.
On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews Debra Cafaro to discuss her path to success, from growing up in Pittsburgh to taking over as Chairman and CEO of Ventas and saving the company. She explains the business strategies she is executing at Ventas, the trends she's seeing within the healthcare and real estate industries, her leadership style, and what led her to part ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Building a high-performing team is of the utmost importance to a Navy SEAL commander, which Rich Diviney knows firsthand from his experience in that role. Since retiring, Rich has taken what he learned and discovered as a SEAL commander and is sharing it with the world.
Do corporate valuations make sense? What are the implications of Biden’s tax proposals? And how did the pandemic change business education forever?
With millions of viewers each week, CNBC's Squawk on the Street is the go-to source for the latest business and market updates. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker is flipping the camera and interviewing Squawk on the Street co-anchor David Faber to discuss everything from his career journey in journalism to the biggest market trends that he is reporting on today.
A lot is happening in the housing industry. Our host, Willy Walker, brings back veteran Ivy Zelman for the Walker Webcast! Ivy, CEO and Co-Founder of the foremost housing research firm in the nation, Zelman & Associates, shares her insights into trends impacting home building and building operations, including inflation, the eviction moratoriums, homebuilding supply chains, and more.
According to leading economist Dr. Peter Linneman, all economic indicators are pointing to a new-age roaring 20s! Watch the latest Walker Webcast to get a sense of the data points Dr. Linneman and his team are tracking and his advice on navigating the upcoming economic boom. Having analyzed the latest data from Q2, Dr. Linneman also reviews his past predictions and provides insights into the trends impacting the commercial real estate space.
For Greg Carvel, Head Coach of the NCAA Championship hockey team at UMass, the math for creating a high-performance team is simple: People provide character, character creates culture, and culture wins championships. Coach Carvel joined Willy Walker on the Walker Webcast to share how he took one of the worst programs in the country and made it the best, what did he do to recruit top talent, and how he is able to stay on top with so many players heading to the NHL.
John Fish is no longer building for the present - his eyes are set on the future and how he can help transform the real estate development industry for the next generation. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews the Suffolk CEO on his career journey, how he built the culture at Suffolk, the current state of CRE construction, and the future he is imagining and working towards.
On this Walker Webcast, George Hincapie sat down with host Willy Walker to discuss his successful businesses, the future of cycling and adventure tourism, and the results of both the Tour de France and ongoing Olympic games.
What do the New York Mets, the Navy SEALs, and Google have in common? They have all sought the expertise of James Kerr. James has dedicated his career to understanding leadership and high performance in order to help elite performers raise their game. His international bestseller, Legacy, which analyzes the rise and reign of one of the most successful sports teams in the world, the New Zealand All Blacks, is considered required reading for anyone who wants to lead an outperforming team.
While Matt Kelly may suspect that his high school principal would have called him a clueless kid, the CEO of JBG Smith is far from clueless now. Over the course of his career, Matt has taken the company public, negotiated HQ2 with Amazon, and more - not to mention he's planning to turn National Landing into an iconic smart city.
As a top 50 apartment owner and operator, Cortland has a brand and reputation of success and customer service. On the latest Walker Webcast, CEO Steven DeFrancis joined us to discuss his strategic approach to systemization, his focus on building a stellar team, and his approach to growth.
A few years ago, Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of renowned marketing agency Acceleration Partners, started sending a weekly note to his 30 remote employees. Now over 200,000 subscribers around the globe read his Friday Forward emails for connection and inspiration. From lessons on the need for core values at work and in life to strategies for saying 'no,' Robert's opinions and his approach to life and business have resulted in Ted Talks, bestselling books, and a dedicated following.
Renowned Harvard Business School professor Dr. John Kotter has studied, written, and lectured about leadership for decades. In his newest book, Change, Kotter dives into how corporations can effectively innovate and evolve in this fast-changing, technologically-enabled world.
Deer Valley. Soneva. Baillie Lodges. Grand Hotel Mackinac Island. KSL Capital Partners owns some of the most iconic travel and leisure destinations in the world. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed KSL CEO Eric Resnick.
Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO of MGM Resorts International, oversees the largest gaming company in the world, including iconic properties like the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mirage.
On this Walker Webcast, our host, Willy Walker, has a behind-the-scenes discussion with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and manager Bertis Downs. R.E.M.'s music took the world by storm in the 1990s with hits such as “Losing My Religion” and “Everybody Hurts” and record sales of over 90 million. Watch now to hear about their journey from Athens, Georgia to the world stage, building a business and iconic brand, the inspiration behind various hit songs, and much more.
Renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman once again dazzled our host, Willy Walker, with numbers. He and Willy spoke about everything from COVID recovery and job growth to inflation and the CRE industry's path forward, with data to back up each assertion. As per usual, it was an hour filled with insight!
Legendary Harvard Business School professor Dr. Richard Tedlow’s books on Tom Watson of IBM and Andy Grove of Intel were Business Week selections as outstanding. His newest book, on Charismatic Leadership, profiles the likes of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Oprah.
5-star housing analyst Ivy Zelman is back on the Walker Webcast! She saw the future of the housing market in 2005 and 2012 -- are her predictions right again? Her latest "Cradle to Grave" report debunks the narrative that we have a housing shortage.
John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow, has dedicated himself to racial equity, transforming the careers of people of color, and helping organizations move the needle on DEI.
Feeling financially secure is on most people's wish list, and for the past four decades, it's been Dan Houston's job to help people achieve that wish.
Ever watch a film and wonder how it was made? Well, we have answers for you.
It's time to do a deep dive on the state of commercial real estate! Willy was joined by Walker & Dunlop's very own experts to provide a 360 view of the industry. Find out what trends you should be taking seriously in property sales, financing, and more:
Ivy Zelman, CEO and Co-founder of Zelman & Associates, and Cedric Bobo, CEO and Co-Founder of Project Destined, brought their best advice to our webcast on kick-starting a career in commercial real estate and finance!
On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Ed Walter, ULI's Global CEO, and Billy Grayson, EVP of ULI's Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance. They discussed the recent Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2022 report, which is jam-packed with everything from the hottest markets to the potential impact of returning to the office. In addition, they covered the latest green and environmental standards within the built environment.
On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Wells Fargo's Head of Home Lending Kristy Fercho and Head of Commercial Real Estate Kara McShane. Kristy and Kara discussed the latest market trends, what could come next, how they have advanced their careers and effectively run their respective businesses, and much more.
On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed the man behind the nation’s most powerful CEOs and c-suite professionals, Alan Fleischmann, Founder and CEO of Laurel Strategies and host of SiriusXM show, Leadership Matters. Alan discussed his early entrepreneurial days, his passion for helping people find their voice, the importance of trust, and much more.
On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker is joined by Michael Roizen, M.D. who served as the Cleveland Clinic’s first Chief Wellness Officer from 2007 to 2019, was the founding chairperson of its Wellness Institute, and is certified in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology. He now serves the Cleveland Clinic as Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus and is a professor at the Lerner College of Medicine at Western Reserve University. He is a recipient of an Emmy, an Elle, the Paul Rogers Best Medical Communicator Award from the National Library of Medicine, and The United Way of Cleveland Humanitarian of the Year Award.
On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker is joined by Dr. Peter Linneman. For over 40 years, Dr. Linneman's unique blend of scholarly rigor and practical business insight has earned him accolades from around the world. He has studied under multiple Nobel Prize winners, holds both a Master's and Doctorate in Economics after a distinguished academic career at both The University of Chicago and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and was a leading member of Wharton's faculty, serving as the Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Public Policy for 35 years. He has published over 100 scholarly articles, four editions of the acclaimed book, “Real Estate Finance and Investments: Risks and Opportunities,” and the widely-read Linneman Letter quarterly report.
We get up close and personal in an inspiring conversation with Australian Open commentator and four-time Grand Slam winner Jim Courier. He shares the backstory of choosing whether to pursue baseball or tennis at age 13, how it's like being friendly and competitive with fellow tennis legends, and the future he expects for upcoming American players.
How do you get the sales you need in today's ever-evolving landscape? Dr. Frank Cespedes graces the Walker Webcast to drop the essential strategies and techniques that you need to maintain a thriving and game-changing enterprise.
It's never too late to return to an unfulfilled dream. Keira D'Amato tells the story of what it's like to leave the sport that she loved after sustaining an immobilizing foot injury.
American business leader, bestselling author, and patriotic philanthropist David Rubenstein proves that if you can live your legacy, the greater your impact. In this special episode of the Walker Webcast, David and Willy share the screen to discuss how private is the private equity world, living a legacy and why he thinks he won't ever pick up golf!
We are on the verge of massive change where innovations in mobile, digital money, and machine learning are changing how we move money and manage our finances. An expert on these technologies is Alex Rampell, who plays a significant role in building the future of financial services.
Brace yourselves. The future is gearing towards the Metaverse, cryptocurrency, and tech stock investing. Tom Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of the Motley Fool presents his insights on where these innovations will take us in 2022.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is determined to bridge the political divide. As one of only two Republican governors to be re-elected for a second term in Maryland's 242-year history, Governor Hogan is creating change and “making the most out of every day.”
You are selling every day — whether you realize it or not. Whether you're a CEO or a stay at home mom, you have to sell your ideas to people. What matters first is asking yourself, have you bought into your vision for yourself, your life, and your business? Legendary sales coach Jack Daly shares that many people perish without achieving their purpose because they lack direction tied to one's priorities and values.
A special #WalkerWebcast comes your way as big powerhouses come to share a wealth of experience and industry insights combined in the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Conference!
He's on top of his game and has perfected how to invest in success. He is Tope Lawani — the pride of Nigeria who has earned his MIT and Harvard education and is now making waves across the globe as a private equity pioneer. His firm, Helios Investment Partners, is Africa's largest private equity firm, focusing on technology, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Leading Economist and former Wharton Professor Dr. Peter Linneman is optimistic about the U.S. economy, although not every moment. With a divided Congress, the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, and skyrocketing oil prices amid an ongoing pandemic, Dr. Linneman shares his quarterly predictions and provides insights to help you understand what's to come.
Amor Towles joins Willy Walker on this week’s Walker Webcast as they flip the pages of his childhood love for fiction, how novels are writer’s symphonies, his profound interest in Russian literature, and why the need to be historically accurate should come second in the writing process.
There’s never been a better time for women leaders than now. That’s what Mary Callahan Erdoes believes as the opportunity for remote and online work has provided the flexibility for family time and career growth.
Mo Gawdat joins Willy Walker on this week’s Walker Webcast as he breaks down the evolution of AI, humanity’s cognitive limitations in controlling AI’s rapid growth, his biggest fears for the future of AI, its use in war and prevention in future disasters like COVID-19, and our responsibility as users in teaching AI to have “our best interests in mind”.
Research and Securities Executive VP Ivy Zelman, Investment and Sales Executive VP Kris Mikkelsen, Capital Markets Senior Managing Director Aaron Appel join Willy Walker on this week’s Walker Webcast as they dissect the current condition of the corporate real estate industry, why money is king, the probability of a soft landing versus a hard landing, and their thoughts on the best areas to invest in right now.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Lotfi Karoui. Lotfi joined Goldman Sachs in 2007 and was promoted to managing director in 2015. Currently, he is the Chief Credit Strategist and head of the Credit Research Group at Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s leading investment banking, securities, and management firms. His research covers a wide span of topics, including income markets, interest rate models, and macro-finance. His work is published in various academic journals, including the Journal of Financial Economics, Management Science, the Journal of Derivatives, and the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Michael Bennet. Holding public office as the U.S. Senator for Colorado since 2009, Michael is driven by “an obligation to create more opportunity for the next generation.” He has built a strong reputation as a source of pragmatic and independent thinking, uniting Democrats and Republicans in tackling the country’s toughest issues, such as early childhood education, climate change, healthcare, and national security. His unfailing heart for service began even before his senatorial stint, helping to restructure failed businesses and creating the world’s largest movie theater chain, AMC.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Thomas Daniels. Previously a managing director and senior banker for investment banking recruiting at JPMorgan, Thomas is motivated to “discover and develop talent for a better future.”
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes John Hope Bryant. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation Hope, a nonprofit aiming to empower the youth and adults with financial literacy and economic education. He is the CEO of Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company, the largest for-profit minority-owned single-family rental home operator in the United States. He retells his humble beginnings as an African-American entrepreneur in his bestselling books on economics and leadership, such as How the Poor Can Save Capitalism and Up from Nothing. Named the 2016 Innovator of the Year by American Banker magazine, he is currently the first entrepreneur scholar in residence at Clark Atlanta University.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Governor Jared Polis. Before serving as the 43rd governor of Colorado since 2009, his political experience spans from being a Colorado State Board of Education member to a United States representative from Colorado’s 2nd congressional district. He is an entrepreneur at heart, founding ProFlowers in 1998 and TechStars in 2006. As an openly gay man, he advocates for LGBTQ+ and racial equality in Colorado. He has committed to ensuring all Coloradans have the opportunity to pursue their dreams by opening schools for at-risk students and new students and starting nonprofits for war veterans.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Adi Ignatius. As the Editor in Chief of the Harvard Business Review Group and the publisher of HBR Press, he oversees the editorial activities of HBR, HBR.org, and its book-publishing unit. Before getting onboard HBR in 2009, he was the #2 editor at TIME. Two books he edited, President Obama: The Path to the White House and Prisoner of the State: The Secret Diaries of Premier Zhao Ziyang, became New York Times’ Bestsellers. Living and working overseas, he previously worked as an editor of TIME’s Asian edition and Beijing Bureau Chief and Moscow Bureau Chief for the Wall Street Journal.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Taylor Heinicke, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders football team of the National Football League (NFL) who played college football at Old Dominion University (ODU). He was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2015 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, and has since also been a member of the NFL’s New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and Carolina Panthers football teams, and of the St. Louis Battle Hawks football team of the X-Treme Football League (XFL).
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Bill Haslam. He is the former two-term mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee and former two-term governor of Tennessee, reelected in 2014 with the largest victory margin of any gubernatorial election in Tennessee history. During his tenure, Tennessee became the fastest improving state in the country in K-12 education and the first state to provide free community college or technical school for all of its citizens. The state also added 475,000 net new jobs during his term. Haslam serves on the boards of Teach for America and Young Life and is a visiting professor of political science at Vanderbilt University. He is the author of Faithful Presence: The Promise and Peril of Faith in the Public Square. Bill is a graduate of Emory University. He and his wife of 40 years, Crissy, have three children and ten grandchildren.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Peter Linneman. He is the principal of Linneman Associates, KL, Realty, and American Land Fund. Having been a member of the Wharton School of Business’s faculty at the University of Pennsylvania for 32 years, he is the Albert Sussman Emeritus Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Business Public Policy and is the co-founding editor of The Wharton Real Estate Review, publishing 80 articles. He is cited as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate by Realtor Magazine and one of the 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real estate by the New York Observer. He is a highly sought-after speaker and author, with his quarterly research, The Linneman Letter, the most respected publication in real estate for the past 11 years.
In today's episode, Willy welcomes Jamie Lee Curtis. She is an actress, producer, director, inventor, and author. With an illustrious career spanning four decades, she has appeared in widely loved films, such as "Halloween," "Trading Places," "True Lies," "Knives Out," and A24's highest-grossing film to date, "Everything Everywhere All At Once." She has starred in numerous sitcoms, such as "Anything But Love," "The Heidi Chronicles," and "Scream Queens." She has written 13 children's books, narrated for Audible's "Letters From Camp," and is the host and producer of "Good Friend," an iHeartMedia podcast. She is an amateur photographer and an advocate for children, animals, and the environment. Happily married for 37 years to Christopher Guest, she now has two adult children.
In today's episode, Willy Walker, Chairman, and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, gives the opening remarks at the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference 2022 in Sun Valley, Idaho.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Keith Ferrazzi. He is an entrepreneur, a global thought leader in relational and collaborative sciences, a sought-after public speaker and coach, and the Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, where he works to transform organizations with new behaviors that promote growth and shareholder value. In his successful 20-year career, he introduced co-elevation, a new transformational operating system that leads to exponential change and value. Previously the CMO of Deloitte and Starwood hotels, he is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who’s Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, and his latest book, Leading Without Authority. He writes for the Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes Inc, Fortune, and other publications.
In today’s episode, Willy welcomes Charles Rivkin. He is the Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). He leads the MPA’s global mission to advance and support the film, television, and streaming content industry. The MPA’s members currently include Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. Drawing on almost 30 years of experience as a media executive and a leading U.S. diplomat, he advocates for policies that drive investment in film and television production, protect creative content, and open markets. He champions the economic and cultural power of film and television to communities around the world.