Finish Big 2.0 w/ Mark Dorman · 2026-04-24 · 37 min
In Episode 20 of the Finish Big Podcast, host Mark Dorman welcomes Laura Bonnet, Founding Director of the Center for Family Business at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Established in 2023, the Center for Family Business was created to connect and equip multi-generational family enterprises to build stronger legacies. Laura brings a powerful blend of strategy, corporate leadership, and advisory experience to the role - having held executive positions at American Greetings and advisory roles at McKinsey & Company, as well as experience with General Motors and Disney. In this episode, Mark and Laura explore the unique dynamics of family enterprises, the challenges of multi-generational transition, governance, strategy, and the importance of intentional legacy building. This is a must-listen for family business owners navigating succession, leadership development, and long-term continuity. Mark and Laura Discuss: The Birth of the Center for Family Business - Why Case Western launched it in 2023. Family Business Complexity - Why governance and relationships matter as much as performance.
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