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What does it mean to be a strategic owner? How might it matter if something is owned in the public market or, by a founder or family? What about the time horizon, and what does it mean to say you are invested for the long term? Beyond a single business’ success, do the patterns of ownership of businesses across the country make a difference in the ways these businesses run, whether mom-and-pop sho... more

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For the final episode of this season's Owners Box, we talk to Chip Wade about how the unique approach to ownership of Union Square Hospitality Group, from its founding to its current capital stack, shapes how they go to market.

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Today on The Owner’s Box, we are joined by Jim McKelvey. Jim is probably best known as the co-founder of Square, the payment technology company he built alongside Jack Dorsey that went on to reshape how small businesses accept payments. You may not k... more

The Washington Post just announced it was laying off 30% of its workforce. 300 newsroom journalists told to put down their pens, entire sections gutted. How did we get here? What does it take to sustain a mission-driven media company? At the Owner's ... more

Today we have an opportunity to chat with my friend, Chef Nina Compton, the owner of the acclaimed Compère Lapin in New Orleans. Nina's journey from cooking Christmas dinner for her family in St. Lucia to competing on Top Chef and winning the James B... more

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Chip Wade
CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group
Union Square Hospitality Group
Episode: Founding Values, Evolving Leaders with Chip Wade, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group
Jim McKelvey
Co-founder of Square, author of The Innovation Stack
Square; The Innovation Stack (book)
Episode: Follow Your Frustration: Jim McKelvey on Originality and Innovation
Nina Compton
Chef and owner of Compère Lapin in New Orleans
Compère Lapin
Episode: S3: E5: Balancing Ambition in a Culinary Portfolio with Nina Compton
Tad Edwards
Founder/leader; former head of AG. Edwards, now co-lead at Benjamin F. Edwards
Benjamin F. Edwards
Episode: S3: E4: New Growth from Deep Roots with Tad & Ben Edwards
Ben Edwards
Co-leader at Benjamin F. Edwards; son of Tad Edwards
Benjamin F. Edwards
Episode: S3: E4: New Growth from Deep Roots with Tad & Ben Edwards
Kevin Lemp
Owner of 4 Hands Brewing Co.
4 Hands Brewing Co
Episode: S3: E3: 4 Hands & Voltron - Balancing Creativity with Commercialization
Bob Koplar
Manages the Voltron franchise that his father created
Voltron IP / Koplar Enterprises
Episode: S3: E3: 4 Hands & Voltron - Balancing Creativity with Commercialization
David Ellis
Founder and CEO of Hatch Africa
Hatch Africa
Episode: S3: E2: Business as a Mechanism of Change with Hatch Africa's Dave Ellis.
Dilawar Syed
Former Deputy Administrator, Small Business Administration; former President of Freshworks
Small Business Administration / Freshworks
Episode: S3: E1: Weathering the Storm: Small Businesses Need a Village

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Peter Baumgarten
Host of The Owner's Box; long-form discussions on ownership, governance, and long-term strategic thinking across industries.

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Insightful analysis on how ownership structures shape culture and strategy.
Great mix of guests spanning hospitality, manufacturing, tech, and finance; very actionable takeaways.
Thoughtful, nuanced discussions on ownership that go beyond surface-level business chatter.
Engaging host with a clear point of view on long-term ownership and impact.

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S3: E3: 4 Hands & Voltron - Balancing Creativity with Commercialization
Q: What were the challenges with launching consumer products around Voltron, and how did you overcome them?
The limited reach of the initial TV platform and the need for a strong licensing partner led them to collaborate with Mattel initially and eventually DreamWorks to scale animation and merch across channels.
S3: E3: 4 Hands & Voltron - Balancing Creativity with Commercialization
Q: How did the decision evolve from a single year-round beer to a multi-year, multi-version collaboration?
After evaluating the potential and seeing the market dynamics, they opted for a yearly refresh with multiple Voltron beers, leveraging the narrative and artwork to keep the brand fresh and engaging across campaigns.
S3: E3: 4 Hands & Voltron - Balancing Creativity with Commercialization
Q: When you first considered partnering on Voltron beer, what was the core opportunity you were hoping to capture?
The goal was to translate nostalgic value into a tangible product while creating a platform for ongoing collaboration with other breweries, allowing the Voltron legacy to be reimagined across markets and generations.
S3: E2: Business as a Mechanism of Change with Hatch Africa's Dave Ellis.
Q: How do you approach aligning investors with Hatch's social mission and financial goals?
We screen for shared values and impact orientation; many investors in Africa's agricultural frontier have development mandates, and we aim for patient, impact-aligned capital that supports long-term growth and meaningful returns.
S3: E2: Business as a Mechanism of Change with Hatch Africa's Dave Ellis.
Q: How do you think about ownership and control as you bring in external investors?
Control is important and we maintain majority control as founders, carefully negotiating rights with new investors to stay aligned with a long-term vision, using a mix of debt and equity to balance flexibility and control.

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What is The Owner's Box @WashU Olin about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatically curious show examining how ownership shapes business strategy, culture, and long-term outcomes. Across conversations with founders, family-owned leaders, investors, and creatives, it explores private vs. public ownership, succession, governance, and the tension between profitability and mission. Episodes frequently pivot around multi-venture portfolios, cross-sector licensing, and the impact of ownership on people, communities, and enduring brands, often illustrated through case studies in hospitality, manufacturing, media, food, and tech. The result is a thoughtful, strategy-forward look at what it means to be a true owner—long-horizon, values-driven, and system-aware—and why ownership design matters for growth, resilience,... more

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