AptAmigo Innovation Scholarship

Like many people, when Co-founder and CEO, Dan Willenborg, began his career in real estate, he struggled for almost a year to make a sustainable income. He discovered several inherent issues preventing even the most driven person from succeeding in a traditional broker model. So, he set out to create a better way.

Dan’s struggles led him to found AptAmigo, creating the best place to start and build a career in real estate. Although AptAmigo launched as a small startup, it quickly became one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. 

As a dedicated apartment locator, AptAmigo thrives on innovation and is committed to carrying out its core company values of transparency, collaboration, and adaptability each day. 

AptAmigo hopes to instill innovation by supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and empowering them to further their education. The AptAmigo Innovation Scholarship will be awarded to an aspiring entrepreneur, who is eager to make a change.

The AptAmigo Innovation Scholarship will award one undergraduate student with $500. Students with a passion for innovation and an interest in pursuing a career in the areas of real estate and/or technology are encouraged to apply.

To apply, submit a 500-750 word essay demonstrating where your entrepreneurial spirit comes from and how you plan to apply your passion for innovation. Explain how the core skills that drive innovation, such as problem-solving and creativity, shape your approach to entrepreneurship and influence your professional goals.