Beyond the Unicorn: Building a business that lasts.

Located in the Planetarium

Most founders will not build a unicorn, and that is not a failure. In this session, the Executive Director of the Missouri Center for Employee Ownership challenges the narrative and explores a practical path to building durable, innovative companies that can thrive beyond their founders.

Drawing on research and real-world examples from employee-owned businesses, participants will learn how employee voice, financial transparency, shared upside, and thoughtful succession planning can strengthen productivity, resilience, and long-term value. Attendees will leave with practical steps for developing an ownership mindset now, whether they are ready to change their company's ownership structure