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The Elevator Pitch: Oliver Kupe

The Elevator Pitch: Oliver Kupe

Former MLS draft pick and Northwestern standout Oliver Kupe shares his journey from professional soccer to founding Aurelian Capital Partners. He discusses serving underrepresented communities, building first-generation wealth for exonerated individuals, and why being the "voice of the voiceless" drives everything he does.

KWILL Studios Repositions MetroClick’s Digital Identity

KWILL Studios Repositions MetroClick’s Digital Identity

We partnered with MetroClick to shift perception from hardware vendor to full solutions provider. The new experience clarifies their end-to-end capabilities, reorganizes the portfolio, and guides stakeholders through outcome-driven use cases.

The Elevator Pitch: Mindy Segal

The Elevator Pitch: Mindy Segal

James Beard Award winner Mindy Segal shares the craft, grit, and curiosity behind Mindy’s HotChocolate and Mindy’s Bakery. She talks longevity, creative standards, and what it takes to keep elevating for the next 15 years.

Regal Ventures Selects KWILL for Portfolio Accounting

Regal Ventures Selects KWILL for Portfolio Accounting

Regal Ventures focuses on value in overlooked asset classes with resilient, necessity-driven urban retail. KWILL will provide financial accounting support to strengthen active management, creative leasing, and opportunities in broken capital structures.

Israel Premier Tech Shines Across Stages at the Tour de France

Israel Premier Tech Shines Across Stages at the Tour de France

KWILL Merchant Advisors salutes our client Israel Premier Tech for a strong Tour de France showing. From sprint finishes to high-mountain efforts including Stage 16 up Mont Ventoux, the team delivered grit and results across the three weeks.

The Elevator Pitch: Kareem Edwards

The Elevator Pitch: Kareem Edwards

Franchise owner Kareem Edwards traces his path from Queens to building Chick-fil-A operations in Chicagoland. He breaks down service culture, community impact, and the mindset that powers long-run growth.

Sam B. Joins KWILL RE as Chicago Broker

Sam B. Joins KWILL RE as Chicago Broker

With experience in sales, brand strategy, and portfolio operations, Sam brings a data-driven approach to acquisitions and leasing. She is focused on value-add strategies across Illinois with a specialization in Southwest Cook and Eastern DuPage.

Megan Hinds Named Lease Administrator at KWILL Asset Management

Megan Hinds Named Lease Administrator at KWILL Asset Management

Megan adds hands-on property management and lease oversight experience across Yardi and RealPage. She will lead compliance, documentation, and tenant lifecycle processes to keep operations tight and transparent.

The Elevator Pitch: Patrick Livney

The Elevator Pitch: Patrick Livney

Founder and advocate Patrick Livney shares how he turned a CMT diagnosis into a mission. From building Loan Ecosystem Online to launching Cure CMT, he details family, philanthropy, and attacking challenges to expand access to life-changing care.

Sean Sullivan Joins KWILL as President of Asset Management

Sean Sullivan Joins KWILL as President of Asset Management

KWILL Merchant Advisors expands its leadership team with industry veteran Sean Sullivan as President of KWILL Asset Management. With over thirty years of global experience at firms including AIG, JPMorganChase, and Morgan Stanley, Sullivan brings expertise in managing over 150 million square feet of real estate investments to lead KMA's growing asset management platform.

The Elevator Pitch: Bob Fix

The Elevator Pitch: Bob Fix

William Blair partner Bob Fix shares his journey from caddying for Arnold Palmer to becoming a legendary investor, highlighting how surrounding yourself with creative, hardworking people naturally elevates your performance and potential.

The Elevator Pitch: Angelica Ford

The Elevator Pitch: Angelica Ford

Fueled by AF founder Angelica Ford shares how her collegiate swimming roots and passion for disability advocacy inspired a manufacturing business that employs individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities while surpassing industry efficiency.

The Elevator Pitch: Ryan Mundy

The Elevator Pitch: Ryan Mundy

Super Bowl Champion Ryan Mundy shares his journey from NFL success to founding Alkeme Health, a platform transforming mental healthcare access for the Black community.

KWILL Real Estate is pleased to welcome two new brokers to its expanding brokerage and consulting team.

KWILL Real Estate is pleased to welcome two new brokers to its expanding brokerage and consulting team.

Please join our KWILL RE team in welcoming Francis and Andy to the team!

KWILL leads successful funding round for MetroClick

KWILL leads successful funding round for MetroClick

This strategic investment will drive MetroClick’s expansion, fueling their innovative work in digital signage, customer engagement, operational solutions, and immersive technologies.

ULI Chicago and LISC Chicago Unite at KWILL HQ for Diversity in Development

ULI Chicago and LISC Chicago Unite at KWILL HQ for Diversity in Development

Chicago’s emerging and established developers gathered at KWILL headquarters for ULI Chicago’s Yield Cohort event, advancing diversity in commercial real estate through knowledge exchange and collaboration.

KWILL Champions Female-Led Innovation in Music Industry

KWILL Champions Female-Led Innovation in Music Industry

We're proud to lead the investment in Low Profile's groundbreaking publishing division, merging our strategic advisory capabilities with their artist-first vision to reshape the music industry landscape.

KWILL RE Accelerates Growth with Strategic Team Expansion

KWILL RE Accelerates Growth with Strategic Team Expansion

KWILL Merchant Advisors strengthens its real estate division with strategic hires Brandon Smith and Sean Brennan, demonstrating continued growth while competitors downsize

Chicago's KWILL Merchant Advisors Acquires Landmark Office Building

Chicago's KWILL Merchant Advisors Acquires Landmark Office Building

KWILL Merchant Advisors expands footprint with acquisition of distinctive 18,000-square-foot loft office at 661 W. Lake St., known for its nautical-themed glass entrance. Black-owned firm plans headquarters renovation while pursuing national growth.

KWILL RE’s Strategic Solution Doubles Ming Trading’s Capacity

KWILL RE’s Strategic Solution Doubles Ming Trading’s Capacity

KWILL RE transformed Ming Trading’s space constraints into growth opportunities. Our team’s rapid response and market expertise delivered a superior facility with higher ceilings, dedicated docks, and secured parking – all within the client’s preferred location.