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?