Lessons from Local Trailblazers, Presented by ULI SF’s Committee for Pathways to Inclusion

Join us for Lessons from Local Trailblazers, Presented by ULI SF’s Committee for Pathways to Inclusion. This dynamic discussion features local entrepreneurial leaders Alan Dones and Lydia Tan, both of whom have carved out successful careers in real estate and impacted the landscape of our region by driving housing and commercial development alike. We’ll explore the pivotal wins, critical takeaways and identity-driven insights that shaped their journeys. We’re delighted to kick off Fall Meeting programming with real-world advice, inspiration, and actionable strategies for building lasting impact in our communities. 

This session will be moderated by Eric Tao, Managing Partner, L37 Development. Eric serves as the ULI San Francisco District Council Co-Chair, and was a driving force in the creation of our award-winning Developers of Color cohort program. Designed with our Pathways to Inclusion participants in mind, this session offers valuable insights and tangible takeaways for all Fall Meeting attendees. 

Moderator and Panelists include: 

Eric Tao, Managing Partner, L37 Development (moderator) 

Alan Dones, Managing Partner Strategic Urban Development Alliance, LLC (SUDA) – panelist 

Lydia Tan, Principal, Tan Consulting - panelist