View From The Top with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation

In this View From The Top interview, Kailash Sundaram, MBA ’25, speaks with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, about his remarkable journey from growing up in a small Texas town to leading one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations.
Darren shares how his early experiences with poverty and inequality inspired his lifelong mission to build a fairer, more just society. With candid reflections on his leadership philosophy, the transformative role of philanthropy in addressing systemic challenges, and what it takes to run a multi-billion-dollar foundation, this conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone aspiring to lead with purpose and impact. Darren's story is a powerful testament to resilience, the American Dream, and the enduring power of hope and belief.