Larry Gennari

A wave is coming. Some 3 million U.S. businesses are led by founders over the age of 55. What happens to them next is a critical question for their employees, their communities and the nation. Should the business be sold, or combined so that it can grow? Has the time come to shut it down? Can it be transitioned to employees, as described in John Abram’s wonderful book From Founder to Future ? I’m having lots of productive conversations with thoughtful people about potential transitions. Of...

We are busy people, always in motion, often taking for granted the things that matter most. Flipping the calendar to 2026 has me thinking about new resolutions, inspiring leaders and enduring values. Some seven decades ago, MLK was considering this too, and he wrote to his future wife, Coretta Scott, about his resolve to make meaning with his work: “Let us continue to hope, work, and pray in the future we will live to see a warless world, a better distribution of wealth, and a brotherhood...

This year has included a fair amount of economic volatility and anxiety, and as we close it out, you may be looking for that perfect gift for a colleague, friend or family member. We build resiliency in uncertain times by reading, learning and listening more deeply. This year, I’ve read more great books that will appeal to the most entrepreneurial minds on your list. Check them out: The Experimentation Machine.   Venture capitalist and Harvard Business School professor Jeff Bussgang lays out...