• AUA Private Equity Partners founder Andy Unanue said founders should delegate more to scale, citing the need for leadership teams that operate without them.
• Unanue outlined what private equity looks for before investing, with emphasis on operational excellence, manufacturing efficiency, value creation.
• He pointed to CEO transition planning as a key factor in sustaining growth at family-owned businesses.
• Unanue said AI is beginning to reshape supply chains, with early impact on operations.

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