Expedition BlueCity + Workshop steward-ownership for circular entrepreneurs

Steward-ownership offers a powerful alternative for entrepreneurs who want to build companies that serve a long-term mission rather than short-term exits. This special edition of the Expedition BlueCity combines a guided tour through BlueCity with a 2 hour workshop led by We Are Stewards, where you explore what steward-ownership is, how it works in practice, and how startups and scale-ups can use it to support sustainable, mission-driven growth.

This session is designed for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who feel that traditional “scale fast and exit” strategies do not align with their values or long-term ambitions. Together with other entrepreneurs, you will explore whether steward-ownership could be a good fit for your company. The workshop also looks at different investment instruments and the types of investors that can support steward-owned businesses.

The workshop will be led by Esther Welles, advisor and project manager at We Are Stewards. Esther supports entrepreneurs in exploring and implementing steward-ownership structures and works on strengthening the broader steward-ownership ecosystem, with a focus on community development, education, and engaging aligned investors.

After the workshop you will dive into the circular ecosysteem of BlueCity with a guided tour, visiting some of the steward owned companies based in the circular hub.

Program

13:50 - 14:00 Walk-in
14:00-16:00 Workshop steward ownership for circular entrepreneurs
16:00-17:00 Guided tour BlueCity

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