Learning from the Best
ULI Pittsburgh Learning from the Best 2025 Overview
The annual Learning from the Best (LFTB) program is one of YLG’s programs. Learning from the Best provides young and emerging professionals the rare opportunity to have a candid conversation with some of the most revered real estate and land use leaders in the Pittsburgh Region. Through a series of small group discussions, senior real estate veterans share their experiences in the industry. Often covering topics such as lessons learned, tricks of the trade, personal anecdotes, and career paths, these conversations are always engaging and a fantastic opportunity to form new connections and learn from one another.
INFORMATION SESSION | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024, AT 10 AM
Join us for an informational call as we kick off our ULI YLG Learning From The Best Program, running from January to May 2025. This exciting program includes three key networking events: a kick-off event, speed networking, and a celebration at the end of the year.
Throughout the five-month program, you will be part of small group meetings (3 mentees to 1 mentor), providing an opportunity for more personalized guidance and collaboration. The cost to register for the program including all three events is $60 for members and $85 for non-members.
We look forward to sharing more details with you and hope to have you involved in this incredible learning experience.
Email [email protected] for the Teams link!
We’re thrilled to have 10 outstanding mentors from across the commercial real estate industry, each bringing valuable experience and insights to help shape the future of emerging professionals.
The 2025 Mentors include:
- John Beggy (PNC Realty Services)
- Rick Belloli (Q Development)
- Shawn Bell (Turner Construction)
- Philip Bishop (ECHO Realty)
- Gregg Broujos (The Buncher Company)
- Lynn DeLorenzo (TARQUINCORE)
- Chip Desmone (Desmone Architects)
- Megan Jones (Colliers)
- Dave Sauter (Workscape)
- Carolyn Sponza (Gensler)
In addition to meetings with your mentor, the program includes the following events:
Kickoff Breakfast
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time: 8:30–10:00 AM
Location: TBD
Making the Most of Mentorship – Virtual
Date: Early February 2025 (exact date TBD)
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Speed Networking Event
Date: Early March 2025 (exact date TBD)
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: TBD
End-of-Program Celebration
Date: Week of May 5, 2025 (exact date TBD)
Time: Lunch or after work
Location: TBD
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 3, 2025, at noon.