Amy Malloy
Co-founder and Managing Principal, Evolve Ventures Amy Malloy, co-founder and managing principal of Evolve Ventures, founded the company earlier this year with Heather Personne. The female-owned real estate development and advisory group focuses on evolving its business to a more consumer-driven perspective. Prior to co-founding Evolve, Malloy was vice president of development for Pederson Group, senior development manager for Evergreen Devco Inc. and assistant vice president for Macerich. What impact do you hope to have as a woman in CRE? As a woman, I think we have a unique perspective and voice that we can share — one that’s resourceful, inclusive and resilient. Many times, it is reflective of what the industry needs to persevere through tough times and ride the waves through good ones. What was your biggest ‘A-ha’ moment? Early in my career, I had a leadership coach tell me that my supervisors perceived that my biggest obstacles to advancement were that I was young, a woman and enthusiastic. That’s when I realized that doing good, hard work and paying my dues was not going to be enough in this industry. I was also going to have to find a way to define it myself, to evolve it so that there would be a place for young female enthusiasts to be heard and to one day call the shots. I realized that I am the market I am trying to attract and that my voice is important, too.
What advice do you have for women aiming for leadership positions in CRE? Stay hungry and humble. Quest for innovation and always remember what an honor it is to be in the industry. Don’t compromise. Be heard. Be active in groups like ULI, AZ CREW, Valley Partnership and AAED. Do the work and volunteer to serve on committees. The best network you can create is one built out of your good work. How do you achieve work-life balance? I don’t think I ever have balance, but perspective and selfawareness is always a goal. Exercise, wine, laughter and friendship keep me humble and grateful. Outside of work, what are your passions? Reading, running, traveling, laughing and just hanging around with my best friends in the whole world, my family — Brendan, Maddie and John Malloy.
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