Jay Walker

Jay Walker is the chairman of Walker Digital, a Stamford, Connecticut-based laboratory renowned for inventing entirely new business methodologies. His company has developed relationships with some of the world's largest and most innovative organizations, reflecting his role in crafting Walker Digital's strategic alliances and long-term vision.

In addition to founding numerous successful startups serving over 75 million customers across 15 industries, Walker also founded "Priceline.com". This groundbreaking "name-your-own-price" company, known for airline tickets, rental cars, and hotel rooms, became a profitable public entity that achieved a billion dollars in annual sales within two years. Currently, "Priceline.com" serves millions and accounts for more than 1% of U.S. airline ticket sales. Walker's innovative streak extends beyond travel; he holds more than 700 patents and has been instrumental in creating over 600 proprietary business systems across diverse sectors.

Walker's contributions to technology and commerce have earned him widespread recognition. He has been named by TIME magazine as one of the "50 Most Influential Business Leaders in the Digital Age" and by Businessweek as one of its 25 Internet pioneers. Moreover, his role extends into healthcare innovation as the chairman and a partner of TEDMED, LLC, an organization dedicated to fostering innovation in health and medicine. Walker is also a respected figure in academia and business circles, frequently sharing insights at various speaking engagements. His academic roots are at Cornell University, where he earned a B.S. in Industrial Relations, and where he was honored as the “Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2009. He lives in Connecticut with his wife Eileen and their two children, continuing to impact various sectors with his inventions and entrepreneurial spirit.