The Hive, an initiative by Palestine Techno Park, is hosting an essential webinar for founders and business leaders titled “Stewardship as a Business Model.” This deep-dive session focuses on the transformative concept of steward-ownership—a structural alternative to traditional shareholder-primacy models. Designed for entrepreneurs and tech professionals in the MENA region and beyond, the webinar explores how companies can maintain long-term independence and prioritize their mission over short-term profit extraction.
Event Details
- What: Educational Webinar on Steward-Ownership
- When: February 10, 2026
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Focus Areas: Corporate Governance, Social Entrepreneurship, Mission-Driven Business Models, and Institutional Innovation
About The Event
Hosted by Palestine Techno Park’s “The Hive,” this webinar addresses a growing global movement toward “Steward-ownership.” Unlike traditional models where companies are often sold to the highest bidder or managed for quarterly dividends, steward-ownership ensures that a company’s strategic control remains with people closely connected to its operation and mission. The event aims to provide MENA founders with the tools to build sustainable, independent enterprises that protect their core values across generations.
What to Expect
Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to restructure or start a business that balances commercial viability with social or environmental impact. Key topics include:
- Purpose Over Profit: Strategies for using profit as a tool to fuel a company’s mission rather than as an end goal.
- Separation of Rights: A technical look at how to decouple voting and decision-making rights from economic and dividend rights.
- Long-term Independence: Implementing legal and structural “locks” that prevent the company from being sold or liquidated in ways that compromise its identity.
- Case Studies: An analysis of iconic global companies that successfully utilize this model, including Bosch, Rolex, and Patagonia.
Featured Speakers
The session will be led by a world-renowned expert in the field:
- Dr. Melanie Rieback: CEO and Co-founder of Radically Open Security and a faculty member at the University of Amsterdam Business School. Dr. Rieback has been recognized as one of the “9 Most Innovative Women in the EU” and is a leading voice in “Post-Growth” entrepreneurship.
How to Attend
The webinar is free to attend, but pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Prospective attendees can register by providing their name, startup details, and contact information through the official registration portal.
Register Here: Stewardship Webinar Registration Form
About The Organizers
Palestine Techno Park (PTP) is a non-profit organization aimed at creating a vibrant ecosystem for technology and innovation in Palestine. Through its various hubs, like The Hive, PTP provides mentorship, infrastructure, and educational resources to help local startups scale globally while remaining rooted in sustainable business practices.
Learn More: Palestine Techno Park
