THE DEALMAKER’S WILL: The Story of One Deal–And the 7 Rules That Made It Happen
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WALKER THRASH is a seasoned real estate developer, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Vertikal, a company focused on public-private partnerships in real estate development and construction. He is also a founding partner of the Origin Hotel brand. His businesses are built on the belief that successful projects begin with bold ideas—and the right partners to bring them to life.
Throughout his career, Walker has developed and constructed real estate across the United States, with projects spanning hotels, residential, restaurants, mixed-use, and community-focused developments.
His team at Vertikal is known for blending strategic vision with on-the-ground execution—often bringing together public-private partnerships and structuring complex financing solutions that include tax credits, federal and state grants, and layered incentive programs.
Walker has built a reputation for solving tough development challenges with creativity, discipline, and a deep understanding of how to align design, capital, and construction. His focus on urban infill, and catalytic community projects reflects a belief that development should meet real needs—and that great ideas are only as valuable as their execution.
As an author, Walker brings that same mindset to the page: practical, direct, and committed to results. His writing distills decades of hard-earned experience in dealmaking, leadership, and building things that matter—with the occasional dose of humor to keep it honest and relatable.
Walker lives in Louisville, CO with his wife, Katie, and their four children: Annabelle, Marie, Lizzie, and Turner.
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