Join us for the next Advisor Connect Meeting by registering below.
This is an opportunity for advisors across multiple disciplines to learn from each other, understand each other’s expertise and build a network as trusted advisors who consult the Family Business sector.
Note: This event is for Advisors only.
Topic: Scale-Up Strategies for Family Business
Speakers: Kirk Drage, LeapSheep
Family-owned businesses are often characterised by deep-rooted values, long-term vision, and strong community ties. However, as they transition from one generation to the next or seek to expand beyond their traditional boundaries, these businesses often face unique challenges when it comes to scaling operations sustainably and strategically.
This event will explore the critical strategies, tools, and mindsets that family businesses need to scale effectively while preserving their core identity. Topics will include:
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Governance and Leadership Transition: Establishing clear roles, succession plans, and decision-making structures to enable smooth generational transitions.
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Professionalisation and Talent Management: Balancing family involvement with the need for external expertise, and attracting the right talent to support growth.
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Access to Capital and Financial Planning: Understanding financing options—from reinvestment to private equity—and structuring capital for expansion.
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Digital Transformation and Innovation: Leveraging technology to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and remain competitive in a fast-evolving market.
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Sustaining Culture and Values: Scaling without losing the family business’s unique identity, values, and legacy.
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Case Studies and Success Stories: Real-world insights from family businesses that have successfully navigated the scale-up journey
Kirk is CEO and co-founder of LeapSheep, a subscription advisory and start-up building platform service. Kirk’s career has been driven by 3 keen interests; Deep Technology, Global Business Models and Human Psychology. Kirk spent 12 years with Microsoft, ultimately based in Singapore as Head of Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Relations for Asia Pacific managing a team of working with a portfolio of 20 innovation centres and 8000 start-ups across the region. He returned to Adelaide in 2015 to launch LeapSheep – a platform for Founders and Early Stage Investors, with a vision to “Radically transform startup success rates”. Kirk is also an early stage angel investor and has a passion for empowering people with the abilities to develop global companies, create jobs, distribute wealth and generate positive social impact. Kirk is also the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the Innovation and Collaboration Centre at the Uni of SA Leading the Venture Catalyst Incubation program.
We look forward to seeing you there and joining in on this interesting conversation over lunch with our State Partner, ADLV Law and FBA community.
Please contact SA/NT State Representative, Amanda Russell on arussell@familybusiness.org.au or 0466 453 803 if you need assistance with registration.
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