Arlington Duncan is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Olney (Maryland) and a native of Trinidad and Tobago. After building a successful career in tech and operations at industry leaders including Northrop Grumman, Amazon, and Microsoft, he made a bold pivot to franchise ownership, gaining acceptance into one of the world's most selective franchise systems (sub-1% acceptance rate). Through this fireside chat, Arlington will share his insights on the corporate-to-entrepreneurship transition, franchise ownership, and how data-driven leadership from tech translates to small-business success. His authentic, approachable style makes him an engaging mentor for students interested in entrepreneurship, operations, and purpose-driven leadership.
