Hannah Sandmeyer
Founder, Steward Market
Hannah Sandmeyer is the founder of Steward Market. She writes on ownership transitions, ethical exits, and the design choices that determine whether deals hold up after close.
Articles by Hannah Sandmeyer
May 1, 2026
Employee Ownership Models 101
Employee ownership isn't one structure but a set of approaches — ESOPs, co-ops, EOTs, steward-ownership, perpetual trusts — each making different tradeoffs between economic share and decision-making power.
May 1, 2026
Navigating the Dip: Why Ownership Structure Matters More in a Down Market
Down markets reveal weak ownership structures that abundant capital had been hiding. In moments like this, structure becomes the difference between continuity and collapse.
May 1, 2026
Valuing Your Values: How Purpose Shows Up in Deal Structure and Deal Price
Values aren't a tax on a transaction — they shape who shows up, how risk is priced, and what survives the close. The only question is whether they're explicit or default.