In this article from ImpactPHL, Amanda Levinson and Natasha Freidus, co-founders of NeedsList, share their journey of exiting their impact-driven company to a values-aligned buyer. They offer insights into their process, challenges, and key strategies, aiming to guide other impact entrepreneurs considering similar paths.
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Join us in Monterrey, Mexico for an exhilarating event for lawyers interested in learning how the legal community can support the impact economy. Discover the latest trends across Latin America, with a special spotlight on Mexico.
A common question we hear from founders is: how can they ensure the longevity of their business’ mission? Dutch B Corp confectionary company Tony’s Chocolonely recently announced its use of a ‘golden share’ model to protect its mission. Bates Wells consider the benefits of a golden share model for purpose-driven businesses.
Bates Wells explores some of the key learnings from Patagonia’s example, and how the ‘steward-ownership’ approach can help businesses ensure the resilience of their purpose and values in the long run.
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