92 - Cultivating Future Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation for Family Business Success

92 - Cultivating Future Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation for Family Business Success

92 - Cultivating Future Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation for Family Business SuccessEd Delia
Published on: 25/03/2026

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia talks with Tom Garity of Compass Point about the unique challenges and opportunities facing family-owned B2B businesses. Drawing on Tom’s experience at Larsen Manufacturing and as a consultant, they discuss leadership transitions, succession planning, and the importance of aligning people, strategy, and family dynamics. Tom emphasizes clear communication, developing next-generation leaders, and preparing emotionally for succession.

LeadershipFamily RelationshipInnovationTechnologyFamily Business
91 - Beyond Inheritance: Rethinking Leadership in Family Businesses

91 - Beyond Inheritance: Rethinking Leadership in Family Businesses

91 - Beyond Inheritance: Rethinking Leadership in Family BusinessesEd Delia
Published on: 23/03/2026

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Dhruv Pandit, Executive Chairman of Hodari Advisory Services. Dhruv shares his family’s multi-generational business journey, from humble beginnings in the 1950s to strategic exits from regulated industries and a shift toward real estate and advisory services. The conversation explores the challenges of generational transition, the importance of governance, balancing legacy with innovation, and fostering open communication. Dhruv also highlights the value of professionalizing family enterprises and building supportive networks to sustain growth and adapt to changing markets.

LeadershipFamily RelationshipInnovationFamily Business