Patrick Walsh TMPL

Patrick Walsh TMPL is the visionary Founder and Chief Executive Officer of a well-regarded investment firm known for its strategic emphasis on value-based investment approaches. His extensive experience in investment management and the consumer sector has honed his skills as an adept CEO, with a strong focus on operational excellence. He is highly skilled in diverse areas such as Corporate Strategy, Capital Allocation, Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, and Equity Market Analysis. His noteworthy achievements and strategic insights in business have been featured in prominent publications, including Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, The New York Times, Restaurant News, and the Los Angeles Times. Born in San Diego, CA, to a family where his father served as a Naval Officer and his mother was a dedicated school teacher, he moved to New England when he was just two years old and was brought up in Boston, MA. His academic pursuits began at Wesleyan University, majoring in Economics and distinguishing himself in athletics, particularly football and baseball. After an injury that ended his athletic endeavors, he transitioned to Boston College, where he graduated with honors in Accountancy. Upon completing his formal education, he achieved the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, remarkably clearing all three levels on his first attempt. He continued to deepen his investment knowledge by attending Columbia University's Executive Value Investing Program under the mentorship of Professor Greenwald. Starting his professional journey at Prudential Capital Group and Prudential Securities in 1998, he specialized as an investment analyst in Commercial Real Estate and publicly traded REITs. He later ascended to Vice President in the Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging, and Leisure Investment Banking Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Before initiating his firm, he was an influential partner at a value-oriented hedge fund in Chicago.