Alternative Exit #37 | Redesigning Capitalism : How Share Tribe Built A Purpose-First Company
What happens when a tech startup realizes that traditional venture capital doesn't align with its mission to democratize platform ownership? In this episode, I sit down with Juho Makkonen, co-founder and CEO of Sharetribe, a Finnish marketplace-building platform that made the bold transition from venture-backed startup to steward-owned company in 2018. Juho shares how a chance encounter at a post-Burning Man event sparked a structural revolution that would preserve Sharetribe's independence and purpose for generations.
We explore the practical realities of steward ownership - from negotiating…
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