Walker Beard
JD ’13
Bridging creativity and business
School/College
School of Law
City
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation
Super Canoe
CEO & Partner
Biography
A lifelong music enthusiast and member of a proud Bulldog family, Walker has built an unconventional career at the intersection of entertainment, business and law. After earning his law degree from the University of Georgia in 2013, he helped grow the Georgia Theatre and Zero Mile Presents before moving into executive leadership roles with AEG Presents and Netflix, where he oversaw business and legal affairs for global live experiences.
Today, as CEO and partner of Athens-based music services company Super Canoe, he is focused on developing artists while creating opportunities for the next generation of entertainment professionals. A dedicated UGA alumnus, he serves as a mentor with the UGA Mentor Program, actively supports the university through philanthropy and works closely with UGA’s Music Business Program to create mentorship, internship and experiential learning opportunities for students.
Committed to strengthening Georgia’s creative community, he also serves as a board member and treasurer of Roots of Rhythm and volunteers with Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, helping expand access to music education, artistic resources and career pathways throughout the state.
