Why "Alignment" Means Something Different to Families

When sponsors talk about alignment, they mean economics. When families talk about alignment, they mean values, time horizon, and exit philosophy. The mismatch causes most relationship failures.

Economic alignment is necessary but not sufficient. True alignment requires honest conversation about what happens when interests diverge. Alignment isn't about money. It's about what you do when the money stops being the priority.

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