Samson Walla
About Samson Walla
Samson Walla is the Senior Vice President of Strategy & New Business Initiatives at Talkiatry, with a diverse background in strategic operations, investment banking, and advisory roles.
Current Role at Talkiatry
Samson Walla has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Strategy & New Business Initiatives at Talkiatry since 2022. In this role, based in New York, New York, he is responsible for spearheading strategic planning and exploring new business opportunities to help expand and grow the organization.
Previous Experience at Uber
Before joining Talkiatry, Samson Walla had a notable tenure at Uber. From 2015 to 2022, he held several strategic roles including Strategic Operations Manager, Senior Strategic Operations Manager, Manager of City Operations, and Head of Mid-Atlantic Rides. These positions were held primarily in the Greater New York City Area, culminating in his leadership of ride operations across multiple states such as NY, NJ, PA, CT, and DE.
Advisory Role at SPOTS NYC
Samson Walla served as an advisor at SPOTS NYC from 2014 to 2023, contributing his expertise in business strategy over a span of nine years. His advisory role involved providing strategic insights and guidance for business development within the company.
Investment and Banking Background
Samson Walla's early career includes significant experience in investment and banking. He worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he held short tenures as an Investment + Research Analyst at Metamorphic Ventures in 2014, and as an Analyst at MBF Clearing Corp in 2006. These roles were primarily based in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background
Samson Walla holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from The George Washington University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also attended John Cabot University in 2010 and completed his secondary education at Trevor Day School from 2004 to 2007.