I founded The Walker Group over 35 years ago when technology (and I) were much younger. At the time, microcomputers (that's what we called them as opposed to the more ubiquitous mainframes and minis of the day) were just making their way into businesses and I knew they would need to be managed professionally. And, while the technology has matured (as have I), the need for good management continues.
I believe that business is incredibly powerful and can be used for tremendous good if we decide to use it for that purpose. I'm proud to have transformed Walker into a social enterprise that puts people above profit and dedicates one-third of its distributed profits to the community.
I am also the proud founder of reSET, Social Enterprise Trust , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the social enterprise sector. Located in Hartford, reSET serves all entrepreneurs but specializes in helping social entrepreneurs who are impact driven and measure against a double or triple bottom line. reSET offers co-working space, a robust accelerator program, mentoring services, and aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration to solve social problems.
In June of 2023 I solidified the future of The Walker Group as a purpose driven company when I transitioned ownership to a Perpetual Purpose Trust to ensure that purpose remains at the forefront of our mission always!