GoSimple Talk: Steward-Ownership – A Path to Sustainable Entrepreneurship

What do Patagonia, Bosch and Ecosia have in common? How can companies remain independent, strengthen social responsibility and preserve sustainable values? Steward ownership is an innovative ownership model that ensures long-term economic stability and protects corporate values.

In this online talk, you will learn why steward ownership is a sustainable alternative to traditional corporate management, especially for SMEs, and how employees can benefit from it.

Dr. Caroline Obolensky is CEO of the Thurgau Institute for Digital Transformation (TIDIT) and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of St. Gallen. As a social scientist, she researches the social movement “Purpose Economy” and examines how steward ownership ensures companies’ long-term independence.

What can you expect in this online talk?

• An introduction to the concept of steward ownership – what it is and how it works

• Concrete practical examples of companies that are already successfully using this model