In this episode of Portfolio Pulse, host Steven Huskey sits down with Ariez Dustoor, experienced investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of NB Group. Ariez shares his journey from consulting at McKinsey and investing at Audax to founding a private equity firm focused on family- and founder-owned businesses across the U.S. and Canada. The conversation explores why private equity has become a compelling path for business owners, how NB Group identifies and partners with the right companies, and what successful transition planning looks like. Listeners gain valuable insight into aligning long-term business goals with the right investment partner and building sustainable value beyond a single exit.