The Future of Business: Building Companies to Last

Stewardship is a form of corporate ownership, adopted by companies like Bosch and Patagonia, that puts purpose over profit to ensure businesses remain independent and mission-driven. The Helidoni Foundation has supported the founding of Stewards Greece and has shifted its entire focus to supporting and nurturing the first Greek-founded Steward companies that address specific SDGs, including Ten Million Hands, which promotes sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12); OpenCouncil (SDG 16), which improves transparency in local government; and Althyna (SDG 3), which focuses on health, safety, and quality of life, particularly for older adults. At this event, attendees will hear Steward-led company founders and the Purpose Foundation share firsthand insights on building mission-driven businesses and scaling stewardship.

Ben Cohen, the legendary founder of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream will appear in a video to explain his strategy for maintaining the company’s independence and preserving its social mission.

Speakers

Moderator: Annika Schneider, Lead International Network, Purpose Foundation
Leonardo Valettas, Founder Stewards Greece, Co-Founder and CEO Ten Million Hands
Pollien Van Keulen, CEO Voys
Melina Taprantzi, Founder Wise Greece
Christos Porios, Founder OpenCouncil