If the 18th century can be defined as the age of industrialization and competitive advantage of the nation state, the 19th century by the power of the corporation, and the 20th by corporate financialization, then, I believe, the 21st century will be defined by ownership.
Meet Wild Blue Studios, a worker-owned external development team delivering art and creative services to teams across the entertainment industry. Learn how its “horizontal structure, vertical deployment” model balances equal votes and profit-sharing with role-based pay. They've also adopted a four-day week and created a ‘fun committee’ to counter remote burnout, and leveraged mission-aligned partners to help cover finance and legal gaps. With low attrition and an inclusive culture, they’re proving that cooperative ownership can produce representative and high-quality creative work.
The lifeblood of any cooperative is its members. But how do new members join, and what makes a strong admission process? The latest blog post from Nathan Sisodia explores the steps, requirements, and agreements that shape cooperative membership. Whether you’re forming a new co-op or refining your process, learn how thoughtful admissions strengthen both governance and community.
We’re excited to launch our brand new video series, “Members Only," where we interview clients about the impact of shared ownership and the cooperative business model. In our first interview, Jason Wiener speaks with Shane Gring, Co-Founder of Certainly, a new worker-owned cooperative offering marketing and technology strategy to help cerficiation leaders do more business online. Learn how their reorganization to a coop has resulted in a healthier, fairer workplace and more inclusive, efficient certification programs.
Colorado’s new Alternate Equity Structures (AES) are reshaping employee ownership. By going beyond traditional stock, AES give workers real stakes – whether through profit interests, phantom equity, or stock options – while requiring genuine rights and participation. This new blog post, by Jason Wiener, explores how AES work, why they matter, and how companies can creatively overcome governance challenges to build sustainable, shared ownership.
The White House and SEC just unveiled a coordinated strategy to lead the future of digital assets—from stablecoins to token compliance and blockchain infrastructure. If you're a founder, investor, or builder in Web3, this marks a pivotal moment to align your roadmap with emerging federal frameworks.
AORTA is a 10-member, worker-owned cooperative of facilitators, coaches, and consultants helping 80+ organizations and hundreds of individuals build leaderful movements for justice. Rooted in liberatory practice, they deliver bespoke facilitation, coaching, and trainings that center accessibility, participatory design, and navigating complex power dynamics. Collective governance shapes their client work, while weekly check-ins and quarterly “dream weeks” sustain culture. Their mission: turn conflict into connection and accelerate coordinated, values-aligned action.
Founders and early investors—are you leaving millions on the table? Our latest blog breaks down QSBS 2.0, a smarter, forward-thinking approach to the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion under Section 1202 of the IRS code.
With the potential to eliminate up to 100% of capital gains taxes on stock sales, QSBS is one of the most powerful yet underused tax benefits in startup land. QSBS 2.0 lays out a three-pillar strategy: Plan Early, Track Diligently, and Preserve Strategically—giving you the tools to build with tax optimization in mind from day one.
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A candidate period isn’t just a formality—it’s a powerful way to make sure new members are ready for the responsibilities of ownership, and that your co-op is ready for them.
In this article, Jacqueline Radebaugh explains how co-ops can structure this process, what rights candidates should (and shouldn’t) have, and share a visual flowchart to guide the journey.
DENVER, CO – August 11th, 2025 – Jason Wiener | p.c. proudly celebrates its certifications as Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBCEN WBE) under the leadership of Managing Partner Jacqueline Radebaugh, who acquired a majority stake in the firm in September 2024. This significant milestone, achieved nearly one year after the ownership …
CoLab Cooperative is a worker-owned tech co-op that builds complex websites and custom applications for mission-driven organizations. Founded on principles of equity, collaboration, and purpose, CoLab operates without managers, values consensus decision-making, and prioritizes work-life balance and ethical client partnerships. With members across five continents, they combine senior-level tech expertise with a deep commitment to social and environmental impact—helping build a better world by empowering those working for justice and sustainability.
