Patrick Walsh's professional journey began in 1998 at Prudential Capital Group and Prudential Securities, where he worked as an investment analyst focusing on Commercial Real Estate and publicly traded REITs. He then advanced to vice president of the real estate, gaming, lodging, and leisure investment banking group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Before founding PW Partners, he was a partner at a value-oriented hedge fund based in Chicago. Patrick's entrepreneurial drive has led him to be involved in various industries beyond Wall Street. He has served on the boards of BJ's Restaurants, Del Taco, Famous Dave's of America, and Town Sports International. His engagement with these companies resulted in significant improvements, highlighting his investment acumen and business insight. In 2015, Restaurant News named him one of the 50 most powerful people in the restaurant industry. In 2018, Ernst and Young recognized Patrick Walsh as Entrepreneur of The Year in New York. One of his most notable accomplishments was the turnaround of Town Sports, which was on the verge of bankruptcy when he took over in 2016. Despite predictions of failure, he committed to reviving the company. By 2018, after strategic and operational enhancements, the company's stock price surged from a low of 92 cents in 2016 to over $14 per share. EY has honored entrepreneurs like Howard Schultz, Pierre Omidyar, and Jeff Bezos, who have driven their companies' success and positively impacted their communities. Patrick is an avid reader with many literary interests outside his professional endeavors. He also enjoys fitness activities, cooking, and traveling. Patrick Walsh continues to impact the investment world significantly, leveraging his expertise and knowledge to drive success in every venture he undertakes.