The Alternative Exit podcast: Championing Employee Ownership Trusts to revolutionize wealth distribution

January 23, 2025| Video, Podcast, In the media

SCP Chair Jon Shell sits down with Andy Farquharson on The Alternative Exit podcast to explore the transformative potential of employee ownership. Jon recounts how he advocated for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in Canada to address wealth inequality and business succession. He talks advantages of EOTs, from preserving a company’s legacy to fostering economic resilience in the workforce and reshaping both business culture and wealth distribution.

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Andy Farquharson
Host, The Alternative Exit podcast

Jon Shell 
Chair, Social Capital Partners

Alternative ownership Changing narratives Employee Ownership Canada (EOC) Wealth inequality

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