Early Life
Lukas Tyler Walton was born on September 19, 1986, in San Diego, California. He is the only child of John T. Walton and Christy Walton. His upbringing included time in National City, California, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. At the age of three, he was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer, which his mother attributed to an all-organic diet. He graduated from Colorado College in 2010 with a degree in environmentally sustainable business.
Rise to Success
Lukas inherited a substantial portion of his father's estate after John T. Walton's death in a plane crash in 2005. He received about one-third of his father's estate. His wealth stems from his inheritance of Walmart stock. He also owns stakes in Arvest Bank Group, the Walton family's regional banking business. He has focused on impact investing through renewable energy projects and sustainable businesses. He founded and runs Builders Vision, a sustainability-focused philanthropic and impact-investing platform.
Key Business Strategies
Rather than taking a major operational role at Walmart, Lukas has focused on philanthropy and impact investing. His key strategies involve investing in environmentally sustainable businesses and clean energy solutions through Builders Vision. The platform has three arms: Builders Asset Management, Builders Private Capital, and Builders Initiative.
Philanthropy
Lukas is deeply involved in philanthropic efforts, primarily through the Walton Family Foundation, focusing on education, environmental sustainability, and community development. He is the chair of the environment program committee at the Walton Family Foundation. He has donated significantly to support environmental causes and sustainable initiatives through Builders Vision.