Conference Day 1

October 10th, 2023

@Union Square, New York City

9:00AM - 9:50AM

8:15AM - 9:00AM

Breakfast and Registration

Designing and Building Competitive and Inclusive Economies

This panel will consider the current state of the economy and the challenges and opportunies in developing a robust “Ownership Economy”. The panel will examine the complexity of concentrated economic power, regulatory obstacles, and the promising potential of embedding shared ownership and governance into competitive ventures.

Moderator:
Martin Smith, CEO and Co-Founder, CommonShare; Partner and Co-Founder, the Ownership Economy

Panelists:
Ida Rademacher, Vice President, Aspen Institute & Co-Executive Director, Financial Security Program; Co-Chair, The Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy
Dr. Jan Eeckhout, Author, the Profit Paradox
Dr. Ellen G. Frank-Miller PhD, Founder and CEO at WORC

Tracks: Policy, Macroeconomics, Governance, Commons, Ventures

10:00am - 10:50am

Investing in Platforms, Marketplaces and Ventures with Stakeholder Ownership and Governance

This panel features prominent investors focused on ventures with elements of ownership and governance rights for value-creating stakeholders. Panelists will share experiences and insights on investing in decentralized networks and digital assets, the rise of digital securities, and the tokenization of assets. They will also highlight the changing role of venture capital in this landscape and its support in facilitating stakeholder-centric models. The discussion promises to offer valuable perspectives for those interested in the crossroads of investment, blockchain technology, and economic democracy, illuminating the complexities and potential of this burgeoning investment landscape.

Moderator:
Jahed Momand, General Partner Cerulean Venture; Partner and Co-Founder, the Ownership Economy

Panelists:
David Pakman, General Partner, Coin Fund
Jake Lynch, Investment Research, L1 Digital AG
Stuti Pandey, Principal, Kraken Ventures

Tracks: Investment, Web3, Commons, Protocols, Ventures

11:00AM - 11:30AM - Coffee and Networking Break

11:30AM - 12:20PM

Reimagining Labor Marketplaces - Challenges and Opportunities in Building the Future of Work

In this multi-disciplinary panel discussion, four pioneering thought leaders will scrutinize labor, ownership, and the rising influence of automation. They will balance the challenges of fostering competitive economies while safeguarding labor rights. Insights will range from advocating cooperative models for balancing competitiveness and worker rights, to dissecting the evolution of work in the Web3 era. Panelists will also investigate the gig economy's labor rights implications, unravel the intricate dynamics of technology, economics, and social policy, and offer fresh models and case studies. Ultimately, they'll grapple with questions about the future of work and wealth distribution in the automation age, aiming to harmonize innovation, competitiveness, and fair labor practices.

Moderator:
Jason Wiener, Founder and President, Jason Wiener p.c.

Panelists:
Alissa Orlando, Founder and Managing Director, Camillus Partners
John Paller, Founder and CEO, Opolis; Co-Founder and Executive Steward, ETH Denver
Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski, Co-Founder, Braintrust

Tracks: Cooperatives, Web3, Ventures, Commons Employee Ownership

12:30PM to 1:30PM

Lunch

12:45PM - 1:25PM

Policy Innovations and Impediments to Expanding Ownership

Join us for an enlightening lunch panel discussion that delves into the intersection of policy, technology, and the drive to expand ownership in today's economy. Our panelists – a diverse blend of entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators – will dissect the current policy landscape, identifying both progressive steps taken and barriers yet to be surmounted. They will share insights into how technology can redefine traditional ownership structures, the economic implications of broader ownership, and the interplay between legal frameworks and the drive for innovative governance. This conversation promises to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the journey to democratize ownership in our evolving economy.

Panelist:
Jack Moriarty, Executive Director, Lafayette Square Foundation
Anthony Cimino, Head of Policy, Carta
Madelynn Martiniere, Managing Director, Zebras Unite Co-op

Moderator:
Martin Smith, CEO and Co-Founder, CommonShare; Partner and Co-Founder, the Ownership Economy

1:40PM - 2:20PM

Building New Commons and Creating Broadly-Owned Assets in Web3

In this engaging panel, thought leaders will unpack the potential of Web3 technologies in cultivating new forms of commons and offering creators ownership of assets they generate. The discussion will encapsulate empowering creators via Web3 platforms, decentralizing science through Web3, blending blockchain technology with environmental conservation, and harnessing DeFi solutions for financial inclusion. Each panelist will present their unique experiences, providing a holistic view of how Web3 technologies can inspire social, economic, and environmental transformations, ultimately fostering a more equitable and inclusive economic system.

Moderator:
Yev Muchnik, Of Counsel, Jason Wiener, p.c.

Panelists:
Dr. Alan Ransil, Filecoin Green, Project Lead
Jessica Van Meir, Co-Founder and COO. Mintstars
Eric Maidenberg, Managing Director - Business Strategy and Development

Tracks: Policy, Governance, Ventures, Protocols

2:30PM - 3:20PM

New Models and Technologies for Local Ownership and Governance

This dynamic panel converges diverse experts for a deep dive into innovative local economy building strategies, spotlighting local ownership and collaborative currencies. Insights will range from the design of sustainable, community-centric resource networks to the impact of collaborative initiatives on local economic growth. Panelists will also explore the role of blockchain and digital identity protocols in empowering local communities and the potential of interoperable blockchain ecosystems in propelling local economies. The rich discussion, spanning blockchain's role in economic resilience to the design and implementation of community-centric cryptocurrencies, promises invaluable insights for attendees intrigued by the intersection of blockchain, economic democracy, and local economic development.

Moderator:
Jahed Momand, General Partner Cerulean Venture; Partner and Co-Founder, the Ownership Economy

Panelists:
Dr. Shaun Conway, iXO Protocol
Ethan Buchman, Co-Founder, COSMOS
Lindsey Moore, CEO and Founder, DevelopMetrics
Jeff Mendelsohn, Co-Founder, Local Code

Tracks: Web3, Investing, Commons, Ventures, Protocols, Collaborative Finance

3:30PM - 4:00PM - Networking

4:00PM - 5:15PM

Closing Plenary - Adding Ownership for Stakeholders at All Stages of Firm Lifecycle

This panel aims to unpack the concept of stakeholder ownership, emphasizing the integration of employees and stakeholders into firm ownership structures. Panelists will explore how trust structures democratize ownership, how cooperatives empower employees, practicalities of employee ownership, and private equity's role in stakeholder ownership. Their insights will shed light on the transformation towards more inclusive and equitable business operations. By providing a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder ownership, its potential to revolutionize business operation, governance, and practicalities of its implementation, this discussion assures to enlighten attendees about a pivotal aspect of the shift towards a more inclusive and equitable economy.

Moderator:
Dr. Joseph Blasi, Beyster Distinguished Professor and Director, Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing, Rutgers University

Panelists:
Natalie Edwards, Managing Director at Apis & Heritage
Tyler Morrey, Co-Founder and Chair, Upside Cooperative
Dr. Corey Rosen, Founder, National Center on Employee Ownership
Zoe Schlag Partner and Co-Founder, Common Trust

Tracks: Ventures, Investing, Employee Ownership, Governance, Cooperatives, Legal Innovation

Reception

 5:15PM  - 7:30PM

Join us for drinks, appetizers, and music to crystalize your relationships with colleagues in the Ownership Economy space. 

Musicians:
Adrien Chevalier
Brad Brose