Stories of Steward-Ownership
Steward-ownership comes alive through real-world examples, through people, communities, and individual approaches, through stories that highlight the impact it has in the world.
In our blog and stories section, you will not only read about new cases, companies, and the global ecosystem. You will also discover fresh perspectives on current political, economic, societal and cultural developments and events. Let’s look at the world through a steward-ownership lens – and see what we can learn from it.
First TikTok, Now Warner
MAR 5, 2026
TikTok, CNN, Warner Bros. – what do they have in common? They're all ending up in the hands of the same Trump-connected family. This blog post explains why that's a problem antitrust law alone can't fix and what we should be talking about instead.
Curated Stories
3 Stories We Took Away From Talking With Bestselling Author Eric Ries
We sat down with Eric Ries, author of "The Lean Startup" and his new book "Incorruptible", to talk about the … Read More
Feb 6, 2026From Threema to Vimeo: What two recent ownership changes tell us
Ownership decisions shape what companies prioritise when pressure hits from data protection to jobs. Two recent takeovers show why ownership … Read More
Dec 4, 2025What now? And some of the even bigger questions underneath …
A podcast episode about the U.S. dialysis industry washed up on our shore and with it a set of questions … Read More
Aug 08, 2025Mogli’s Transition to Steward-Ownership – Insights on Aligned Investing and Founder Compensation
Let’s dare to dream ...
What if one of the worlds most beloved activist brands, eh, we mean ice-cream brand, reclaimed its entrepreneurial freedom? Ben … Read More
Dec 20, 2023A Lighthouse for Steward-Ownership or Just Another Silicon Valley Giant?
OpenAI has always been an intriguing case from a steward-ownership perspective. With its nonprofit parent and a for-profit subsidiary, it … Read More
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The ink is still drying, more stories are on their way. In the meanwhile, enjoy reading our Developmental Evaluation 2025 to explore how steward-ownership and its ecosystem have evolved in 2025.
“The Finance Industry Is a Grift. Let’s Start Treating It That Way.”
Is modern finance still serving the real economy - or mainly itself? In a recent guest essay in the The … Read More
Dec 18, 2025Another Hollywood Wedding … But One We Were Rooting For?!
Take a deep dive into the groundbreaking story of how streaming giant Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros., including … Read More
Basic KnowledgeSteward-Ownership – What Exactly Is It Again?
Still there are quite a few misunderstandings and myths surrounding the topic of steward-ownership. This article provides some orientation by … Read More
Jul 25, 2025Haferkater: A Steward-Ownership Lighthouse
A new lighthouse in terms of steward-ownership and aligned financing: Haferkater. Famous throughout Germany for its healthy porridge-to-go at traffic … Read More
Jun 18, 2025“Something is being taken away from you that you don't want to give up voluntarily”
Way back in the 90s, Bionade-fonder Peter Kowalsky invented the world's first "healthy lemonade", if you will. And then learnt … Read More
Sep 22, 2022Patagonia's New Steward-Ownership Structure
Almost three years have passed since Patagonia announced its transition to a new ownership structure in late 2022. At our … Read More
Trump Raises the Ownership Question – Is There Anything to Learn?
In the dispute over Greenland, Donald Trump has used the ownership term to justify his demand for annexation. Learn in … Read More
Dec 11, 2025What the Race for Acquisition of Warner Bros. Can Teach Us About Ownership
Couch or cinema? Do you still like to go to the movies or do you prefer streaming at home? Either … Read More
Aug 28, 2025Let’s Not Be Stuck on Repeat: Rethinking Chrome Through Steward-Ownership
Regulators often treat dominant tech platforms the same way: force a sale, let another giant buy, and watch consolidation deepen. … Read More
Jul 14, 2025Equity-Washing: Another Example Showcasing Why Ownership Matters
In a well-researched and insightful article, Delta Fund exposes the private equity strategy of "equity washing" and gives insights into … Read More
May 4, 2025Can a Charitable Foundation Sell a Company It Owns?
The lines between foundation ownership and steward-ownership are often blurred, leading to confusion. How 'safe' are the principles of steward-ownership, … Read More
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