AFLF: Rising Legacy Builders: Empowering the Next Generations in Family Enterprises

In the heart of every family enterprise lies a profound story of values, visions, and a commitment that transcends generations. These enterprises are not merely economic structures; they are the very fabric where character and cultural legacies are woven, bridging the vastness between East and West.

The next generation stands at a pivotal crossroads in today's dynamic world. With the dual responsibility of preservation and innovation, the next generations are tasked with keeping the family’s legacy vibrant and relevant. Columbia Business School Executive Education and the Asian Family Legacy Foundation have tailored this transformative program to equip participants with the tools needed to navigate the demands of enterprising families.

This new Rising Legacy Builders: Empowering the Next Generations in Family Enterprises program is meticulously crafted to explore the depths of identity capital, the enduring journey of family legacies, and the pivotal contributions to societal well-being, thereby ensuring the sustained success of family enterprises for generations to come.

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With Columbia Business School’s Rising Legacy Builders: Empowering the Next Generations in Family Enterprises program, participants will have unique access to:

• Highly Curated Next-Gen Community: Cultivates a select community of next-generation leaders from prominent families, providing a non-transactional environment that emphasizes genuine relationships and mutual growth. This setting fosters trust and collaboration, allowing participants to focus on long-term development and forge a supportive network for future leadership roles.
• Academic Excellence with Practical Impact: Offers a blend of Columbia Business School's rigorous academic instruction with hands-on projects that make a real-world impact. Develop a profound comprehension and practical approach to critical areas, including individual, family, enterprise, ownership, and societal well-being.
• Identity and Purpose Focus for Next Generations: Next-generation leaders develop a clear sense of identity and purpose, ensuring they lead their family businesses with clarity and commitment to heritage and future goals while embracing individual fulfillment.
• Inter-Generational Leadership Development: This program equips the next generation of family leaders with the skills and insights necessary to uphold and enhance their family's legacy. Participants learn how to navigate the unique challenges of family business leadership, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity.
• Uniquely Curated Experiences with Global Renowned Families: This program offers specially curated immersive learning sessions that enable participants to engage directly with globally renowned family enterprises from the USA, Europe, LATAM, the Middle East, Asia, etc. Through these experiences, participants gain unique insights and firsthand exposure to successful practices and strategies employed by leading family businesses worldwide.
• Columbia Business School Alumni Benefits: Upon completing the program, participants receive select Columbia Business School alumni benefits and join a robust, global network of over 49,000 elite alumni.
• Invitation to Private Global Next-gen Gatherings: Participants will have exclusive access to highly curated lifestyle events designed for next-generation family members, fostering a dynamic environment for networking, sharing innovative practices, and exploring forward-thinking strategies among the most influential families.
• Social Enterprise Focus in Global Partnerships: Strong emphasis on collaboration with world-renowned NGOs, think tanks, research centers, and foundations. Specifically tailored for next-generation leaders from family enterprises, it equips them with the insights and tools to spearhead sustainable and impactful social initiatives, fostering a deep commitment to global social responsibility.