Walter Ward III, MBA, is a ‘yes and’ in an ‘either or’ world. A seasoned executive, speaker, investor and entrepreneur, He is currently serving as CEO of TiiCKER, an angel-backed fintech dedicated to connecting publicly traded companies to their retail investors. With a strong background in finance, corporate strategy and program management, he drives innovation and delivers operational excellence for startups and organizations of all sizes.

Walter was born and raised in Detroit, a city that shaped his resilience, authenticity, and business acumen. But his journey didn’t stop there. His career has taken him through some of the country’s most influential cities—New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Chicago—each refining his leadership style, strategic thinking, and ability to drive transformation at scale.

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