Christopher Paul Garden

About the company

 He is the CEO of Gardner Rich and co.(Stockbrokerage firm) and started in

1987. The initial capital was just $10,000.
 Gardner sold his small stake in Gardner Rich in a multi million dollar deal in
2006 he became CEO and founder of Christopher Gardner international
Holdings.
 After 25 years of which he ran his own brokerage firm, with nothing else to
accomplish, he decided to exit the brokerage business and focus on his
speaking engagements.
About Christopher Gardener

 Christopher Paul Gardner (born February 9, 1954) is an American

businessman, investor, stockbroker, motivational speaker, author, and
philanthropist.
 He was raised in struggling racism.
 He moved to San Francisco where he worked as a medical research associate.
 After 4 years he quitted his job and went to the training program at E.T.
Hutton.
 After his son was born in 1981 he decided to change his career and went to
stock brokerage.
 In 1987 he established his brokerage firm.
Leadership Qualities

 A leader must be able to be committed despite the obstacles they face.

 A leader must be focused on achieving and getting the job done no matter
what.
Challenges faced

 He has no background
 No education
 Homeless
 He struggled racism
Vision and Mission
Conclusion

 The 3 things that we can learn from him is:

1. Get excited about something
2. Be the best you can be
3. Remember the roots
Thank You

Presentation by:
Soorya
Preetheeshsaran