In this episode of Poised for Exit, we are joined by Karim Ghandour, Founder & CEO at Legacyline, a Dubai-based transition readiness firm serving founders across multiple jurisdictions. Karim shares how his background in estate planning and cross-border advisory work led him to a powerful realization. Most business owners do not truly understand the value of their company, even though it is often their largest asset.

Karim explains why exit planning should not be treated as a one-time transaction but as an ongoing discipline focused on readiness. Whether a founder plans to sell, pass the business to family, or simply wants optionality, placing value at the center of decision-making changes everything. As Karim puts it, “If an acquirer would not buy the business, it is a crime to give it to your kids.”

We also discuss how subscription-based readiness models create accountability, why emotional readiness is often more difficult than financial or operational readiness, and how founders can prepare for liquidity events long before they occur. This conversation offers a practical and global perspective on what it truly means to be prepared for transition.
 

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