Masters of Scale Learn from every “no,” w/Walker & Company’s Tristan Walker
Nov 24, 2020
Tristan Walker, the Founder and CEO of Walker & Company, is known for creating the Bevel razor, catering to the unique needs of men and women of color. He discusses how initial rejections can signify potential and encourages entrepreneurs to embrace different kinds of 'no.' Walker shares his own journey, including the challenges of pitching innovative ideas to investors and the importance of resilience. He also emphasizes how rejection can lead to unexpected success and the significance of meaningful feedback in entrepreneurship.
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Tristan's Path to Entrepreneurship
- Tristan Walker, coming from humble beginnings, aimed to get wealthy quickly.
- He explored acting, Wall Street, and finally found his calling in entrepreneurship after discovering Silicon Valley.
Early Twitter Internship
- While at Stanford in 2008, Tristan Walker recognized Twitter's potential early on.
- He secured an internship there by directly contacting people connected to the company.
Target Early-Stage Companies
- Target early-stage companies (20 people or less) for opportunities.
- Tristan Walker successfully landed roles at both Twitter and Foursquare using this approach.