Program Outcomes

Navigate the Full Real Estate development Cycle.

Master Project Visioning, Site Selection, and Feasibility.

Understand Entitlements, Design, Financing, and execution.

Deliver Community-Centered and Sustainable Projects.

Meet the CEO

Ariam Kesete

CEO | AK Development

Ariam Kesete is a renowned and seasoned leader in Milwaukee. She is the founder and CEO of AKD Development, a real estate firm specializing in development and property management with completion of over 100 property rehabilitations in several markets in the upper market. Leveraging her commitment to community, she has successfully developed a rent-to-own housing model with over 10% of tenants realizing their dream of homeownership. Ariam is currently developing her first building with a goal of achieving net zero energy on a market-rate new construction, mixed-use building in South Milwaukee.

About the Program

Real estate development is more than construction-it's a process of transforming vision into value. This program breaks down that journey into manageable steps, equipping you with the tools and insights used by top developers. Through expert led lessons, real-world case studies, and field visits, you'll gain the comprehensive understanding needed to succeed at every stage of the development cycle.

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