The Long View

Exploring how ownership transitions shape people, communities, and what comes next.

Employee Ownership Takes Time. Arbitrage Requires Urgency.

Employee Ownership Takes Time. Arbitrage Requires Urgency.

Employee ownership is having a moment. But language can change faster than power. When ownership structures are designed for speed, tax efficiency, and the next exit, employees may share upside without ever holding control. This piece breaks down why real employee ownership takes time, why arbitrage demands urgency, and how confusing the two creates equity washing that harms workers, companies, and the public commons.

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Private Equity 101: What It Is, Why It's Everywhere, and How Founders Can FIGHT Back and Protect Each Other

Private Equity 101: What It Is, Why It's Everywhere, and How Founders Can FIGHT Back and Protect Each Other

Private equity is reshaping the economy and most people don’t even realize it. From hospitals to housing to your 401(k), this post breaks down what PE really is, how it got so powerful, and what that means for mission-driven business.

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