Live Interview: José Leal on Radical Companies — Without Bosses or Employees

Live Interview: José Leal on Radical Companies — Without Bosses or Employees

We’re hosting a live interview with José Leal, co‑author of Radical Companies: Without Bosses or Employees (with Matt Perez and Adrian Perez; audiobook narrated by Lauren Garvin). We’ll dig into what it takes to build co‑owned, co‑managed organizations where autonomy, accountability, and shared prosperity actually work in practice.

What we’ll cover
Why “no bosses”? The institutional logic behind bossless, employee‑less companies
Co‑ownership & governance: Covenants, decision rights, and transparent rules
Comp & incentives: Fair pay, value accounting, and profit distribution
From theory to practice: Migration paths from traditional hierarchies
Common failure modes: What breaks, how to prevent it, and what to do when it does
Open Q&A: Bring your questions and real‑world scenarios

Format (75 minutes)
7:00–7:10 PM CT — Welcome & context
7:10–7:40 PM CT — Moderated interview with José Leal
7:40–8:10 PM CT — Audience Q&A
8:10–8:30 PM CT — Wrap‑up & resources

Who should attend
Founders, cooperative builders, team leads, contributors, investors, and anyone wrestling with power, ownership, and decision‑making in modern organizations.

Prep
Skim Radical Companies (any edition).
Jot 1–2 concrete challenges you’d like feedback on (e.g., profit sharing across product teams, consent‑based decisions, transitioning managers to sponsors/stewards).

Details
When: [Date], 7:00–8:30 PM Central (CT)
Where: Zoom (link sent day‑of to RSVPs)
Cost: Free
Tip: The Zoom room opens at 6:55 PM CT.

Ask a question in advance
Drop your question in the event comments so we can prioritize common themes during the interview.
About the authors
Radical Companies: Without Bosses or Employees was co‑authored by Matt Perez, Adrian Perez, and José Leal; the audiobook is narrated by Lauren Garvin.
RSVP now to save your spot and help shape the Q&A.