Defining Innovation: Geoff Walker, CEO and President, KidKraft @VanderbiltOwen

Defining Innovation: Geoff Walker, CEO and President, KidKraft @VanderbiltOwen

Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

Geoff Walker (MBA'94) defines what innovation means to him and how he thinks about it with regards to the toy industry.

This clip comes from Geoff's presentation at this year's Owen Forward, a virtual celebration of Vanderbilt Business.

Defining Innovation: Geoff Walker, CEO and President, KidKraft

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Defining Innovation: Geoff Walker, CEO and President, KidKraft