We’ve been taught to see life as ‘resources’—people as headcount, forests as inventory, rivers as assets. But the dissonance we feel is life reminding us it’s more. Through a life lens, work becomes a participation in living systems, rooted in meaning and renewal. What happens when we return to life as the ground of work?

In this reflection on the life and legacy of Matt Perez, co-founder of Radical World and co-author of Radical Companies, Jose Leal shares the personal journey they walked together—from questioning traditional business norms to co-creating a vision rooted in co-ownership and co-management. The post honors Matt’s impact, his lessons from Nearsoft, and his unwavering commitment to building a world where organizations serve Life, not control.

A reflection on the evolution of co-ops and a call to reimagine them for the future—blending collaboration, co-ownership, and purpose into dynamic ecosystems that resonate with a new generation.

What if ownership was based on contributions rather than money? Radical offers a new way—no bosses, no hierarchy, just recognized contributions shaping co-ownership. With RADs, transparency, and public dashboards, this alternative system challenges the traditional Fiat model. Ready to rethink work and value?