Patrick Walsh is a distinguished entrepreneur and CEO from Palm Beach County, Florida. In 2012, he established PW Partners, an investment firm dedicated to unlocking the potential of small and mid-cap companies. With a keen focus on the restaurant industry, his leadership has been featured in top publications like Barron's and The Wall Street Journal. His career began in 1998 at Prudential Capital Group, where he focused on commercial property and real estate investment trusts. He then advanced to become a vice president at Deutsche Bank, where he deepened his expertise in investment banking. He later joined a notable hedge fund in Illinois, specializing in long-short equity strategies. In 2012, he moved to Florida to set up PW Partners in Jupiter. He also leads Empire Holdings and Investments, a diversified holding company based in Palm Beach County, which he joined in 2020. This role involves overseeing a range of investment strategies designed to foster long-term value across various sectors. Walsh attended Wesleyan University, where he studied economics and excelled in both baseball and football. Following an injury, he transferred to Boston College, graduating with honors in accountancy. He furthered his education at Columbia University, earning a Chartered Financial Analyst designation through the Executive Value Investing Program. His board memberships include significant roles at BJ's Restaurants and Town Sports International. His contributions to the industry were recognized when Ernst & Young named him Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2018. Born in San Diego and raised in Boston, he now resides in Jupiter, Florida, a locale known for its scenic beaches. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is passionate about fitness, cooking, and travel and is a lifelong reader and literature enthusiast.