Stephen Walden

Stephen Walden currently serves as General Manager at Concept Brands since June 2024. Stephen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Tippy Canoe LLC, established in April 2016, focusing on strategic investments across high-risk sectors, including food & beverage, real estate, cryptocurrency, cannabis, and healthcare. Previously, Stephen co-founded Farming First Holdings LLC, where Stephen developed a major licensed cannabis property in California, and held the position of Director at Growth Factor Ventures, guiding cannabis investment initiatives. Stephen's entrepreneurial journey includes owning CAVAN Furniture, founding Bosse Tools with patented shovel designs, and working as a Marketing Manager at Pogoseat. Stephen holds an MBA in Financial Decision Systems and dual Bachelor's degrees in Theological Studies and Business from Loyola Marymount University. Early experience includes an internship with the Arizona Diamondbacks in the marketing department.