Purpose Economy

Purpose Economy

Think Tanks

PURPOSE serves a global community of entrepreneurs, investors, citizens who believe companies should remain independent

About us

We make steward-ownership accessible to help keep businesses independent and purpose-driven. For an economy that works for people and planet. Steward-ownership is shifting the tide away from profit-maximization towards purpose and stewardship. OUR WORK We are developing an ecosystem of resources, expertise, and capital to make transitioning to steward-ownership and raising capital on alternative terms easier for businesses.

Industry
Think Tanks
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Hamburg
Type
Privately Held

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  • We’re kicking off the week with news about our weekly open Q&A sessions on steward-ownership, happening this Thursday! If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about alternative ownership and financing models, we’d love for you to join us. 🤝💬 These sessions are interactive and all about you—ask your questions, hear from others, and dive deeper into steward-ownership and our work. ⚠️ Just a heads-up These aren’t webinars or presentations. We’re here to answer your questions, so come prepared to share! 🔄 Sessions alternate between English and German every Thursday at 3 PM (CET). 🕒🌍 🗓️ This week’s session will be in English. The next German session is scheduled for January 30th, 2025.

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  • 🚨 Big News Alert! 🚨 Our Research Hub for Steward-Ownership has officially gone live: https://lnkd.in/e23ZstnM! 🚀 For years, researchers, students, and academics have been exploring #stewardownership from diverse perspectives, steadily advancing our collective understanding. Now, it’s time to give back. We’ve built a platform designed to support and connect the growing number of researchers interested in steward-ownership by pooling resources, research projects and materials and by connecting those interested in steward-ownership as a research topic. 🌐 👣 This is just the beginning. As this platform evolves, we want you to help shape it! How you can get involved: 📄 Share your research or connect us with others who might be interested 📚 Contribute literature or a project to enrich the platform 🧑🔬 Join the platform as a listed researcher on steward-ownership 🔍 Interested? Reach out to us at university@purpose.ag and let’s create a collaborative space for advancing the research field of steward-ownership! 🌟

  • We’re kicking off the week with news about our weekly open Q&A sessions on #stewardownership, happening this Thursday! If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about alternative ownership and financing models, we’d love for you to join us. 🤝💬 These sessions are interactive and all about you – ask your questions, hear from others, and dive deeper into steward-ownership and our work. ⚠️ Just a heads-up These aren’t webinars or presentations. We’re here to answer your questions, so come prepared to share! 🔄 Sessions alternate between English and German every Thursday at 3 PM (CET). 🕒🌍 🗓️ This week’s session will be in German. The next English session is scheduled for January 23rd, 2025.

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    Wir suchen Verstärkung! 🤗 Ab sofort suchen wir eine/n Allrounder/in (d/w/m) im Bereich kaufmännische Verwaltung und Organisation. 🌍  Remote, 30-40 Stunden/Woche ✅  Aufgaben: Vorbereitende Buchhaltung, Personaladministration, Organisation und vieles mehr 🫵 Must-haves: Kaufmännische Erfahrung, Sorgfalt, Excel-Kenntnisse und fließend Deutsch Hast du Lust auf Verantwortung und eigenständiges Arbeiten? Werde Teil unseres Teams, und arbeite mit uns. für eine Wirtschaft, die Mensch, Gesellschaft und Umwelt dient! 📩 Bewirb dich jetzt oder erfahre mehr: https://lnkd.in/dJ2YT2KU **English version 👇** We're hiring! 🤗 We’re looking for an Administrative Allrounder (f/m/d) to join our Finance & Organization team. 🌍 Remote, 30-40 hours/week ✅ Tasks: Pre-accounting, HR administration, organization, and more 🫵 Must-haves: Administrative experience, attention to detail, Excel skills, and fluent German Ready to take responsibility and work independently? Join us in shaping an economy that serves people, society, and the environment! 📩 Apply now or learn more: https://lnkd.in/dJ2YT2KU

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    📅 We kick off the year with exciting news: Today in nine months, we’ll be back at the iconic #Radialsystem for our next big conference on #StewardOwnership #SO25! 🌟 ✏️ Mark your calendars – the conference is happening on 9th October 2025 in Berlin! 🗓️✨ 🎉 To already soak up the conference spirit, explore our past events on our event website, and relive the energy of #SO22 and #SO23, which brought together changemakers, advocates, and supporters of #StewardOwnership – alongside leading voices from business, science, and politics. 👇 Find the link to the event website in the comments! 👀 Stay tuned! Over the coming weeks and months, we'll share more information and updates on the planned conference. #StewardOwnership #SO25 #Conference #Purpose #Berlin2025 #Verantwortungseigentum #Radialsystem

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    📰 Die Idee hinter holi war Janina Lin Otto, Benjamin Otto und Piet Mahler vor zwei Jahren klar: Engagierte Menschen und Organisationen auf einer Plattform zusammenbringen, vernetzen und aktivieren. Doch in welcher Gesellschaftsform kann man die Gemeinnützigkeit sinnvoll, nachhaltig und legal am besten abbilden? wir – Das Magazin für Unternehmerfamilien berichtet darüber, warum sich unsere drei Gründer:innen für das Verantwortungseigentum entschieden haben und welche Herausforderungen aber auch Vorteile das alles mit sich bringt.

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  • 🌟 Happy New Year to everyone! We’re excited to kick off the year with our weekly open Q&A sessions on steward-ownership this Thursday! If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about alternative ownership and financing models, we warmly welcome you to join us. 🤝💬 These interactive sessions are designed for you to ask questions, hear from others, and explore steward-ownership and our work in depth. ⚠️ Just a heads-up: These aren’t webinars or presentations – we’re here to answer your questions, so bring them along! 🔄 Sessions alternate between English and German each Thursday at 3 PM (CET) 🕒🌍 🗓️ This week’s event will be in English. The next German-speaking session will take place on January 16th, 2025.

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  • 🌍💫 STORIES OF PURPOSE # 2 is out! 💫🌍 We’re delighted to share the second edition of our magazine, STORIES OF PURPOSE, spotlighting the growing global movement of steward-ownership. This issue reflects on 2024 and showcases the transformative potential of steward-ownership on businesses, communities, and economies across the globe. What’s inside? 🧘 Groundwork: Key milestones like our G20 recommendation and updates on steward-ownership in the EU. 🌎 Global Movement: Inspiring stories from Bhutan, Brazil, Japan, and beyond. 🙌 Knowledge Sharing: Case studies and highlights featuring companies like Stapelstein, Wildplastic, and BuurtzorgT. 🧬 Aligned Financing & Research: Updates on innovative financing solutions and academic insights. 💡 Education & Connection: Learn about upcoming events like the SO:25 Conference. This magazine is a heartfelt thank you to everyone supporting our mission at the Purpose Foundation – from donors and partners to the pioneering steward-owned companies that bring this concept to life. 🫶 Together, we’re making steward-ownership more accessible and building an economy fit for the 21st century. Let’s keep this going! 🚀 👉 Read and download your copy of STORIES OF PURPOSE # 2 at purpose.ag/magazine – and join us in the years to come. 
#StewardOwnership #PurposeFoundation #StoriesOfPurpose #SocialImpact #FutureOfBusiness

  • We’re now hosting weekly open Q&A sessions on steward-ownership! If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about alternative ownership and financing models, we warmly welcome you to join us. These interactive sessions are designed for you to ask questions, hear from others, and explore steward-ownership and our work in depth. Just a heads-up: these aren’t webinars or presentations – we’re here to answer your questions, so bring them along! 🔄 Sessions will alternate between English and German each Thursday, always at 3 PM (CET) Tomorrow's event will be in German. The next English-speaking session will be held on January 09th 2025.

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  • 🌟 Let’s bring steward-ownership on stage at SXSW in London in 2025! 🌟 We’re excited to share that #stewardownership is represented in five panel and keynote submissions for the upcoming SXSW London conference . in order to see them become part of the official program, we need your votes before Thursday night! Let’s make it happen! 🔗 Here’s how you can help: 1️⃣ Create an account on the SXSW voting platform: https://lnkd.in/etKRgC-M
 2️⃣ Vote for the sessions you believe in (you can vote for as many as you like!). Check out the 5 sessions featuring steward-ownership below: 🌍 The Only Constant is Change: Rethinking Ownership for People and Planet 🌍
 Speakers: Greg Curtis (Patagonia), Emma Shaw (Library of Things), Mark Vletter 🤙 (Voys), Annika Schneider (Purpose)
https://lnkd.in/e3r4R68m 💚 Not All Who Wander Are Lost: Exploring Steward-Ownership in Finance 💚
 Speakers: Achim Hensen (Purpose), Michelle de Rijk (Fair Capital Partners), Pim de Morree (Krisos), Lilly Pokraka (Purpose) 
https://lnkd.in/eBgXzQ5R 💸 A New European Way: Capital Structures for Impact-Driven Companies 💸
 Speakers:Evert Meijer (business angel), Eveline Harrewijn (E3 Partners), Erinch Sahan (Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL), Rein Van Erp (RVO) 
https://lnkd.in/eDRhU7ET ⛩️ If I Have Seen Further, it is by Standing on the Shoulders of Giants ⛩️
 Speakers: Greg Curtis (Patagonia), James Reed CBE (Reed), Annika Schneider (Purpose)
 https://lnkd.in/ei9BGt4X ⭐ This Is Not Woke Capitalism, This Is the Future of Business ⭐
 Keynote by Achim Hensen (Purpose co-founder)
 https://lnkd.in/eS6fvzqZ A huge thank you to Gijsbert Koren and Evert Meijer, co-initiators of this initiative, for championing the importance of steward-ownership at SXSW London. Vote now and help shape the conversation on the future of business! #StewardOwnership #SXSW #SXSWLondon #FutureOfBusiness #PurposeEconomy

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