The Walker Webcast

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Ginni Rometty, Former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at OneTen Sep 21, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed Ginni Rometty, former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at OneTen. Her book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World, is a combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive meaningful change.

She and Willy discussed her path from a difficult childhood to becoming one of the world’s most influential business leaders, how to lead with value and purpose, AI and the importance of trust in new technologies, and so much more.

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David Yarrow, Photographer: Stories Behind the Art Sep 14, 2023

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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured a discussion with world-famous photographer, David Yarrow. A picture is worth a thousand words – and David has the stories to back them up. Join us to see some of his most famous photographs and hear his firsthand account of the experiences.

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Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock Sep 07, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock.

She and Willy covered her prognostications of today’s hottest topics including cybersecurity, clean energy, the strength of the U.S. consumer, return to office, the CHIPS Act, the impact of AI, oil prices, the Fed, and so much more.

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CRE and Market Insights with Willy Walker Aug 31, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s opening remarks from this year’s Summer Conference in Sun Valley – and you won’t want to miss his perspective on where the CRE industry and economy are headed.

You’ll hear his take on Fed policy, the future of office, the need for younger leadership in our country, AI’s massive implications to businesses and health, the economics of climate change and how it’ll impact our society, and much more.

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Chris Fowler, Legendary Sportscaster Aug 24, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed legendary sports broadcaster and play-by-play announcer for Saturday Night Football, Chris Fowler. As a sportscaster on ESPN and ABC for three and a half decades, he is one of the most recognizable voices in the business.

He and Willy discussed the upcoming football season, overcoming his anxiety over public speaking, his infamous tiff with Burt Reynolds, the future of the Pac-12, his predictions for the national championship, and much more.

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Ezra Klein, Co-founder of Vox.com, Journalist, and Political Analyst Aug 17, 2023

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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Ezra Klein from the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference. Ezra is a journalist, political analyst, New York Times columnist, award-winning podcast host, author of the book Why We’re Polarized, and the list doesn’t stop there.

He and Willy discussed his unique perspective on AI, the tie between zoning and homelessness, polarizing politics, the intersection of government and technology, and so much more.

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Christina Wallace, Entrepreneur and Harvard Business School Professor Aug 10, 2023

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Make sure you buy Christina’s book, The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger than Your Business Card.

On this Walker Webcast, we are joined by Christina Wallace, serial entrepreneur and top professor at Harvard Business School where she is the co-course head for The Entrepreneurial Manager, teaches Launching Tech Ventures, and leads HBS Startup Bootcamp for student entrepreneurs. A self-described “human Venn diagram,” Christina crafted a career at the intersection of business, technology, and the arts and believes that when it comes to pursuing your passions, you shouldn’t have to choose.

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Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics Aug 03, 2023

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Our next guest is one of the most influential economists for businesses, journalists, and the public and is a trusted adviser to the nation’s top policymakers. As the leading provider of economic research and data, he has made a career out of helping clients navigate the ever-changing marketplace.

Dr. Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, joins Willy on the Walker Webcast to discuss the multi and single-family housing markets, predictions about the Federal Reserve’s next move, the strength of the U.S. economy, and so much more.

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Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc. Jul 27, 2023

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For the 150th episode of the Walker Webcast, we welcomed Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc., one of the fastest-growing alternative asset management firms with $144 billion in assets under management.

He and Willy discussed Blue Owl’s innovative business model, the shift from public to private markets, how AI is impacting investment strategies, his company’s CRE platform, the growth of the alternative fuel and energy space, and much more.

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Kiril Sokoloff, Founder and CEO of 13D Research & Strategy Jul 20, 2023

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At the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference, Willy was joined by financial icon Kiril Sokoloff. He is the Founder and CEO of independent institutional global research firm, 13D Research & Strategy, and is considered one of the greatest investors of our time.

He and Willy touched on today’s hottest topics including the power of AI and its effect on humankind, the economic landscape in the U.S. and across the globe, his opinion on new world order, climate change and clean energy, the strength of the U.S. dollar and what that means for the nation’s economy, and so much more.

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