🪦 The Tech Industry’s Longevity Problem

Succession isn’t just an ‪@HBO drama. It’s a trillion-dollar risk every board faces. Discover what most companies get wrong about CEO hiring, and why behavioral fit is the real Game of Thrones.

Are you prepared for the real risks of CEO succession, or any other CXO hiring? In this episode of Forge of Unicorns, investor and behavioral screening expert Ron Ondechek reveals the hidden traps that boardrooms, PE/VC firms, and founders face every time a new CEO is chosen. Every time a new leader joins your organization. The risks connected with casual HR hiring by pedigree and resume.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

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Why don’t we see software companies last 50 years—or even reach a real succession moment?
In tech, constant disruption, SaaS competition, and the pressure to modernize mean most companies never make it to the age where passing the torch is even possible.
In this reel, we dive into the behavioral markers that determine whether a software company can survive founder turnover, and why so many get stuck, stall out, or disappear before true legacy is built.
Find out how behavioral engineering and next-level due diligence could be the missing ingredients for building lasting value in software.
👉 For the full story and actionable strategies, watch the full episode of Forge of Unicorns.
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