Women’s Entrepreneurs Program

Applications for the new WLI Americas Women’s Entrepreneurs Program are now open!

This program, designed to amplify and support women entrepreneurs in all aspects of the real estate and development industry, is a unique opportunity for women earlier in their entrepreneurial journey to receive mentorship, support, and exposure within ULI and beyond.

Information is provided below about who should apply to participate in the program that will start in 2025. In addition to the applicants, we are also seeking experienced entrepreneurs as mentors.

Who Should Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please ensure you meet the following criteria:

You are a ULI member (Associate or Full).
You are a woman who owns a business in real estate development, investment, property management and/or professional services supporting real estate and development.
You agree to the following commitments:
- Fully participate in the WLI Entrepreneurship program for one year (planned start date of the program is spring 2025).
- Attend the ULI 2025 Spring and Fall Meetings.
- After completing the program, will volunteer for ULI during the following year, which may include supporting the WLI Entrepreneurs Program.

You are willing to provide a succinct one-paragraph description of your business’s focus, including who your company serves and/or what your business is focussed on achieving.
You will submit a business/strategic plan showing projected business growth.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have questions about the program or would like to act as a mentor.

Applications Open: November 1, 2024
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Recipient Selection: February/March 2025

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WLI Prologis Leaders FAQs

What is the Prologis Leaders Award Program?

The Prologis Leaders Award has been around for the past 11 years to support the professional development of all women ULI members. The program is a unique opportunity to support mid-career females in our industry to attend the Spring Meeting 2025. The program is meant to raise the visibility and number of women leaders in ULI and on Product Councils. The award recognizes 10 women each year for their contributions to ULI, demonstrated commitment to real estate and land use issues, as well as their ongoing involvement in the Women’s Leadership Initiative. This award covers these 10 women’s registration and travel expenses to attend the Spring Meeting as well as provides a guest spot and connects women members with experienced Product Council members as a Mentor.

How are WLI Prologis Leaders selected?

As part of the Program, WLI selects 10 product council-ready women through a highly vetted application process. The committee reviews every application through multiple rounds of selection. The committee reviews each application on the following criteria:

1. Leverage Experience

2. Leadership Role within ULI

3. Leadership Work/Community

4. Genuine Interest in ULI Product Council

As a part of the application process, women are asked to review all Product Councils and select their top three choices. Once the top 10 women are selected, the committee works to match them with a Product Council and assigned mentor.

What are the expectations of being a Prologis Leader?

· Must attend the Pre-Meeting Information Zoom Call

· Connect with your Mentor at least once before the Meeting

· Arrive on May 11th for a Prologis Leaders Dinner

· Attend the Prologis Welcome Reception on May 12

· Attend your Product Council Dinner on May 13

· Attend, be fully present, and network on Council Day – May 14

· Attend other WLI events, as possible, during the Meeting

· Post-Meeting – ULI write-up about experience and Product Council thank you follow-ups

· Must attend a post-meeting debrief call.

Can I pick my mentor?

On the application, you will have the opportunity to identify your top 3 Product Council choices. Please inform WLI if there is a preference for a potential mentor match. Otherwise, the committee is responsible for the actual pairing of participants.

Does my relationship with my Mentor end when the Meeting is over?

A relationship, even a mentoring one is a two-way street. You are welcome to continue your relationship after the end of the program, but that is up to the two of you to decide when the Meeting ends. Many Leaders choose to continue their relationship with their assigned Mentor.

What is the timeline for Application & Review?

1. December 10 – January 31: Application Live

2. February 1 – February 10: Applications reviewed by Selection Committee

3. Late February – Product Council & Mentor Matching

4. March – Cohort Announced and Mentors identified