The Swim School That Said No to PE
And Yes to Shared Wealth, Purpose, and a Thousand-Year Trust
Most founders don’t respond to private equity offers by creating a thousand-year trust, but Miren Oca isn’t most founders.
In this episode of Ethical Exits, we dive into the story of how Miren built Ocaquatics from a single pool into a thriving, values-driven swim school and why she turned down a traditional exit in favor of something far more meaningful: employee ownership through a Perpetual Purpose Trust.
Join us as we chat with Miren about:
Saying no to the money (and the strings that come with it)
Building a “forever company” in a buy-and-flip world
How leadership, legacy, and trust go hand-in-hand
If you’ve ever daydreamed about doing business differently, this one’s for you.
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