Why Employee Ownership
Is the Best Kept Secret in Business
with Stacey Smith of Project Equity
Looking for an exit that doesn’t compromise your values—or a growth model that empowers your team? Stacey Smith, Sr. VP, Head of Programs at Project Equity, shares why employee ownership is the most overlooked tool for building resilient businesses, retaining talent, and scaling with impact.
From ESOPs to worker co-ops, discover how this powerful structure is helping founders transition ethically, while uplifting workers and communities along the way.
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