Building Aker: Entrepreneurship in Real Estate with Mike Amato (WG’20) & Will Brocker (WG’20)

Come hear the story behind Aker, one of the most impressive real estate platforms built by Wharton alums in recent years. Founded by Mike Amato and Will Brocker (WG’20 classmates), Aker has grown from nothing into a vertically integrated investment and development firm with over 4,000 apartment units under management in just six years.

In this session, Mike and Will will share their decision making process behind making the jump into real estate entrepreneurship, navigating the early grind of raising capital while still at Wharton, the scrappy path they took to get their first deals done, and the principles that have guided Aker’s expansion into a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm with a distinct culture of hustle, ownership, and execution.

Whether you’re interested in founding your own shop or joining one that’s still scaling, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

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