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Letting go can be a challenge for business owners looking to move on, retire, or sell. Vencora Group Leader Ian Glenn gives his practical advice for a gradual transition away from leading a business. Hear more advice and insights in our full succession planning webinar: https://lnkd.in/grQXrbyi #ForeverInvested

A smooth handover process can feel bittersweet for the outgoing leader, according to Omegro Portfolio Manager Andrew Nelson. When he moved on from managing Gaina Software after finding a successor in Kealan Curran, Nelson joked that the only thing anyone noticed was that the business was improving. "It would have been nice to be missed, but I think the customers were happy the business was getting better," he said of the experience. Learn more about Volaris Group's succession planning philosophy in our full webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/g-4tNvuR #ForeverInvested

Having a succession plan in place makes a software business more attractive to a potential buyer.   But during our recent webinar, Vencora CEO Kevin Bradley pointed out that business owners don't have to wait for the "perfect moment" to begin a sales process. We can help founders build a support structure for emerging leaders and create a pathway for the business to thrive for decades to come.   Interested in more insights on succession planning? Check out the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gC5--5Xw #ForeverInvested

Today: Volaris Group is hosting the succession conversation most founders keep postponing. Register now to get the live link. At 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT / 3 PM GMT, Vencora CEO Kevin Bradley, Omegro Portfolio Manager Andrew Nelson, and Vencora Group Leader Ian Glenn will discuss what actually has to happen inside a founder-led software company before a handover is safe, followed by live Q&A where attendees can ask their own questions. All registrants receive the recording and our succession planning whitepaper, so even if you can't attend, be sure to register before 10:45 EDT: https://lnkd.in/gjEFs_yK #SuccessionPlanning #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Software #ForeverInvested

AI learning at Volaris is happening at every level of the company, providing support for our businesses as they continually adapt to customer needs. Over the past several months, AI and growth accelerator events have run around the world, including in London, Austin, Toronto, and Berlin—each one shaped by the portfolio hosting it. Trends we are seeing: 📈 AI use has moved well beyond R&D into other functions in the business 📈 Baseline knowledge about AI is strong before participants begin each learning program 📈 Portfolio AI leads, along with external and internal coaches, are helping accelerate learning across the organization 📈 Participants are leaving with 90-day plans about how they will use AI to enhance their work Read more for a roundup of AI learning, events, and activity across our portfolios and offered by our parent company, Constellation Software Inc. Software: https://lnkd.in/gRnrG66k #ForeverInvested Thanks to all who were involved in organizing and sharing their experiences at these events, including Janni Løber Zesach Trey Drake Noah Collins Lauren Dilbeck Usmaan Razaq Faith Kubicki Pat Mahapatra Tauhir Khan Jill Becker Gavin Stuart Daniel A. Chen Karl Schabas Daan Dijkhuizen Matthew Freire Nolan Barclay Mark Miller

What happens to your customers when the person who knows everything moves into a new role? Ian Glenn, Group Leader at Vencora, has answered that firsthand. He moved from a technical role into the CEO seat at Wellington IT, then handed the business over to new leadership without disrupting the customers it serves. On October 28, Ian will join other Volaris Group leaders to share what made that transition work and what founders and owners can learn from it. Learn more about Ian’s career journey below and reserve your spot for our webinar, “Turning Succession Planning Into a Strategic Advantage”: https://lnkd.in/gjEFs_yK

How do you develop a successor in a software company too small to have a proper HR function? If you're a founder or owner, that job often lands on you. It’s also a question Andrew Nelson, Portfolio Manager at Omegro, helps software leaders answer. Andy has been the first-time MD who needed backing and the coach providing it. On October 28, he’ll join other Volaris Group leaders to talk about what that support looks like in practice. Learn more about Andy’s perspective on succession below and reserve your spot for our webinar, “Turning Succession Planning Into a Strategic Advantage”: https://lnkd.in/gjEFs_yK

"You cannot be promoted until you can be replaced." That's how Kevin Bradley, CEO of Vencora, thinks about leadership. If you founded or own a software company, it raises a fair question: Is there someone within your company who could step into your role? On October 28, Kevin will join other Volaris Group leaders for a candid discussion about why succession is a talent strategy first and the job of the whole team, not just HR. The session is built for software founders and owners thinking about who leads their business next. Learn more about Kevin’s leadership journey below and reserve your spot for our webinar, “Turning Succession Planning Into a Strategic Advantage”: https://lnkd.in/gjEFs_yK

Volaris Group is building a growing ecosystem of security software companies that span physical and cyber security. In 2026, the group added two new acquisitions — SureView Systems and LoginRadius — as part of an ongoing strategy to expand its footprint in the security space. The team stays on top of emerging industry trends and challenges that customers are facing, says Group Leader Becky Stout. Currently, they see platform convergence and AI as trends shaping the industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYUV3wsY #ForeverInvested Austin Smith Dana Mikaylo

63% of business owners without a succession plan say it feels too early to start. Another 45% say they're too busy, according to an ideas42 survey. Both are understandable. But succession planning takes time, and waiting until a transition becomes necessary can limit your options.   For founders and owners of software businesses, succession planning isn't just about preparing for an eventual exit. It's about building leadership depth, reducing dependence on any one individual, and ensuring the business can continue to thrive through change.   On October 28, we're hosting a candid conversation with three software leaders who have navigated leadership transitions firsthand. They'll share what succession planning looks like in practice, where to start when you're busy running a business, and how to prepare future leaders while maintaining business continuity.   👉 Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gM-SK3kk #SuccessionPlanning #SoftwareBusiness #ForeverInvested #webinar