Alumni

You are invited to an engaging conversation with UNC AI expert Paul Wolff and alumna Allison Carroll (MBA 2005). This event will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming industries — fueling innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and reshaping leadership and decision-making. Gain firsthand perspectives from leaders navigating AI-driven change while connecting with the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.

Participants will examine the importance of articulating a shared purpose; defining a clear, compelling ownership vision; and creating explicit goals for growth, liquidity, and control. The course examines how ownership priorities influence strategy, capital allocation, governance structures, and leadership selection over time. The program will focus on clarifying ownership roles, decision rights, and governance to support effective communication and long-term continuity.

The Forum will be a hands-on experience to help you step away from your daily responsibilities to focus on the future of your family enterprise. Explore multiple aspects of your family enterprise: ownership, family, business, and self – to determine what is working well and where you may need to make changes in the future. Learn from business school faculty with the goal of applying current research and thought leadership to your own family enterprise. Build relationships with other families. Leave with tangible next steps and an accountability plan. The Forum will be helpful for owners of family enterprises at every stage of growth. Participants will find it useful to bring multiple family members from more than one generation. Non-family executives will also benefit from this program.