Knowledge on Steward Ownership
Collected, curated, free: Articles, videos, courses, case studies and more for founders, investors and everyone who wants to learn about steward ownership.
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What is steward ownership? Get an overview of the principles, aligned financing, the implementation and comparisons to other models.
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Our structured learning journeys support you along your individual steward ownership path.
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Discover how steward ownership is lived in practice: Patagonia, Bosch, Sharetribe and many more.
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The Principles of Steward Ownership
Still there are quite a few misunderstandings and myths surrounding the topic of steward ownership. This article provides some orientation by taking a closer look at the two key principles of steward ownership: self-determination and purpose orientation. What exactly shapes them? And how are they technically spelled out?
Steward Ownership 101 Book
This book for everyone curious, exploring, or already working with steward ownership. Discover the core principles, legal implementations, and real-world examples behind steward-owned businesses.
Developmental Evaluation 2025
This evaluation offers a concise look of how steward-ownership and its ecosystem have evolved in 2025. It brings together insights from the Purpose Group, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and field builders, and reflects on these developments and on our own work within the field. Designed as a shared resource, it helps orient the ecosystem, support learning, and guide collective next steps.
SO:25 Colin Mayer: The Role of Ownership in Purposeful Businesses
Oxford professor and thought leader Prof. Colin Mayer draws the bigger picture on the future of the corporation and corporate ownership. He outlines the underlying principles and inherent structures that matter if we want to build businesses that produce profitable solutions for the problems of people and planet.
The Big Picture: Discover Steward Ownership
Ever asked yourself: What’s this thing called steward-ownership? And how does it actually work? Watch our 6 minute video to learn why ownership matters, how it shapes corporate behaviour, and how steward-ownership offers its very own answers to the big questions about money and power.
Wie gemeinwohl-orientierte Start-ups an Investoren kommen
Das Handelsblatt über VYLD und Zeiss: "Firmen, die sich selbst gehören, nicht Gründern oder Investoren – diese Idee findet immer mehr Anhänger. Eine Jungunternehmerin zeigt, wie es funktionieren kann."
Wie eine neue Rechtsform die Wirtschaft verändern könnte
Deutschlandfunk über die neue Rechtsform: "Verantwortungsvolles Wirtschaften für das Unternehmen statt für die Rendite von Anteilseignern: Das soll mit der neuen Unternehmensform Verantwortungseigentum gelingen. Eine Reform ist auf dem Weg – viele mittelständische Betriebe könnten profitieren."
Haferkater Strategie: Dem Kapital nicht alles unterordnen
Die FAZ berichtet über Haferkater: "Immer mehr Unternehmer wollen sich dem Diktat des Kapitals entziehen. Sie setzen auf neue Lösungen. Geldgeber dafür gibt es gar nicht so wenige. Die Renditen betragen oft mehr als 8,5 Prozent."
Justizministerin Hubig packt neues Firmenmodell an
Das Handelsplatt über die neue Rechtsform: "AG und GmbH sind seit mehr als 100 Jahren bewährt. Nun soll eine Rechtsform für „Verantwortungseigentum“ hinzukommen. Besonders für Familienbetriebe ohne Nachfolge könnte das interessant sein."
Curated, not exhaustive: This hub brings together the most relevant resources from the Purpose Foundation, its international partner organisations, and regional allies. If you feel that something is missing, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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