Michael Jonas 9/15/25 Michael Jonas 9/15/25

Equity, Wages, and Founders: What’s the Difference?

The difference between “hiring someone and giving them equity” versus “naming them a founder and giving them equity” is not just semantics.

Michael Jonas 7/29/25 Michael Jonas 7/29/25

Cooperatives, Worker-Owned Businesses, and Cooperative-Style LLCs: What’s the Difference?

Curious about the difference between a cooperative, a worker-owned business, and a cooperative-style LLC? While these models may share values like equity and shared ownership, they are not legally the same, especially under Oregon law. This blog breaks down what makes each structure unique and helps you choose the right path for your mission-driven business.