Julian Buckner

Julian Buckner is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive, currently serving as Founder and CEO of both Vesta and Showroom Inc. since 2017, while also holding a board member position at Cardero Therapeutics, Inc. since 2014. Julian's professional journey includes experience as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company from 2014 to 2016 and earlier roles as a Summer Analyst at Morgan Stanley, Houlihan Lokey, and Merrill Lynch Private Wealth Management in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Additionally, Julian gained valuable insights during a legislative internship with the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2010. An alumnus of Claremont McKenna College, Julian earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics in 2014, following education at Brookline High School from 2006 to 2010.