Nathalie Molina Niño and Walker Deibel Confirmed as Latest Speakers for ACHIEVE Summit 2025

Nationally renowned investors, entrepreneurs and authors add their names to the premier economic summit happening next month

TINLEY PARK, Ill., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is excited to announce that celebrated investor, author and one of People Magazine's Most Powerful Latinas, Nathalie Molina Niño, and the founder of Acquisition Lab and Wall Street Journal best selling author, Walker Deibel, have been confirmed as speakers for next month's ACHIEVE Summit 2025 conference in Tinley Park, Illinois. Nathalie and Walker are the latest additions to a star-studded program of speakers, which includes accomplished real estate developers, entrepreneurs, investors and acclaimed authors, set to headline ACHIEVE.

Set for June 27–29 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, the ACHIEVE Summit is an opportunity to unlock generational wealth through real estate investment, business development, partnerships and entrepreneurship. Attendees will include brokers, agents, appraisers, developers, lenders, contractors, legal and accounting professionals—anyone seeking to thrive and scale as an active business developer.

Nathalie Molina Niño is a Co-Founder and President at Known, helping build vehicles for multigenerational prosperity. She is an investor, and as part of her work as a champion of women, communities of color and the planet, Molina Niño co-founded the trade organization for Builder Capitalism, a long-view, alternative asset class to Venture Capital. In 2018, her book LEAPFROG, The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs, was named one of Book Authority's "Best CEO Books of All Time." Molina Niño launched her first tech startup at the age of twenty and is the co-founder of Entrepreneurs@Athena at the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University.  

"I'm excited to be joining the amazing lineup of speakers at the upcoming ACHIEVE Summit!" Molina Niño said. "This event is all about equipping the next generation of changemakers with the tools to build boldly, and I look forward to sharing tangible strategies to build generational prosperity and invest in systems that empower entrepreneurs."

Walker Deibel's work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. Walker has practiced entrepreneurship since 2006, amassing $16.5 million in revenue through acquisitions. He has co-founded three startups, acquired nine companies outright, and has consulted on or participated in over $200 million in business transactions. He's also an active investor in private companies and real estate, an Emmy-nominated film producer, and currently owns companies in manufacturing, online education, and e-commerce.

Deibel is a Certified M&A Advisor, Certified M&A Professional, M&A Master Intermediary, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and former SEC-licensed stockbroker. He was awarded the Platinum Award from M&A Source and Thought Leader of the Year by both The Alliance of M&A Advisors and Axial.com.

"I'm thrilled to be speaking at the ACHIEVE Summit 2025," said Deibel. "The Southland Development Authority is facilitating an incredible opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to thrive together. With huge economic upside and hundreds of motivated professionals ready to make a deal, I'm excited to be helping ACHIEVE lay a foundation of excellence for years to come."

The ACHIEVE Summit 2025 will be a transformative experience for business owners, real estate developers, investors, and visionaries. Attendees will have the opportunity to unlock financial opportunities, forge game-changing partnerships, and gain insider knowledge that drives revenue. The summit's agenda includes dynamic keynotes, networking events, and workshops on generational wealth, real estate investment, personal fulfillment, and entrepreneurship.

"Nathalie Molina Niño and Walker Deibel are two more vibrant additions to the ACHIEVE Summit stage, bringing together groundbreaking work at the intersection of social equity and entrepreneurship. Specifically, they boast extensive expertise in navigating mergers and acquisitions," said Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority. "Alongside our list of nationally recognized speakers, their voices will add incredible depth to our conversations around inclusive growth and generational wealth."

For information about meet-and-greet access for VIPs, visit www.achievesummit2025.com.

About the Southland Development Authority
The Southland Development Authority, a not-for-profit economic development organization, is committed to driving equitable and sustainable economic growth in the south suburbs of Chicago. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and impactful direct investments, the SDA is building a vibrant, inclusive economy that drives wealth growth for individuals, businesses, and municipalities. Combined with the benefits of the South Suburban Land Bank and the Monarch Fund, the SDA serves as a model for regional development.

For more information, visit southlanddevelopment.org

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