Tag: founder syndrome and governance issues

  • Why Family Businesses Become Unsustainable in the Second Generation

    Why Family Businesses Become Unsustainable in the Second Generation

    There is no single answer to why many family businesses struggle to survive into the second generation. In practice, a recurring pattern emerges: companies that grow through the founder’s charisma, speed, determination, and personal drive often fail to institutionalize in time. As a result, they stagnate, shrink, or disappear altogether. One of the most critical…