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+title: E2C Primer
+date: '2025-06-24'
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+type: resource
+section: resources
+layout: resource
+description: "A comprehensive introduction to Exit to Community concepts and strategies"
+---
+
+## Introduction to Exit to Community
+
+Exit to Community (E2C) represents a fundamental shift from traditional startup exit strategies. Instead of selling to the highest bidder or going public, E2C enables companies to transition ownership to their users, workers, and communities.
+
+## Core Principles
+
+**Community Ownership**: Users and stakeholders become actual owners of the platforms and services they depend on.
+
+**Democratic Governance**: Decision-making power is distributed among community members rather than concentrated in the hands of a few.
+
+**Value Alignment**: The organization's mission remains aligned with community values rather than solely focused on financial returns.
+
+**Sustainability**: Long-term community benefit takes precedence over short-term profit maximization.
+
+## Why Exit to Community?
+
+Traditional exit strategies often result in:
+- Mission drift as new owners prioritize profit over purpose
+- Loss of community input in product development
+- Extraction of value from the community that built the platform
+- Potential shutdown or radical changes that harm users
+
+E2C offers an alternative that:
+- Preserves the organization's original mission
+- Ensures community voices remain central to decision-making
+- Keeps value creation within the community
+- Provides long-term stability and sustainability
+
+## Getting Started
+
+Interested in exploring E2C for your organization? Consider:
+
+1. **Assess Readiness**: Evaluate your organization's maturity and community engagement
+2. **Explore Models**: Research different cooperative and community ownership structures
+3. **Legal Framework**: Understand the legal requirements and options in your jurisdiction
+4. **Community Engagement**: Begin conversations with your user base and stakeholders
+5. **Implementation Planning**: Develop a transition strategy that works for your specific context
+
+## Learn More
+
+Explore our [case studies](/case-studies/) to see real-world examples of E2C transitions, and review our [legal snippets](/legal-snippets/) for practical frameworks and documentation.
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+title: Education
+date: '2025-06-24'
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+type: resource
+section: resources
+layout: resource
+description: "Educational resources, courses, and learning materials for Exit to Community"
+---
+
+## Learning Pathways
+
+**Getting Started**
+- [E2C Primer](/resources/e2c-primer/) - Comprehensive introduction to Exit to Community concepts
+- Overview of cooperative governance models
+- Understanding legal structures and requirements
+
+**For Founders and Organizations**
+- Assessing readiness for E2C transition
+- Community engagement strategies
+- Financial planning for ownership transition
+- Legal frameworks and implementation
+
+**For Communities and Users**
+- Rights and responsibilities in community ownership
+- Democratic governance participation
+- Understanding cooperative economics
+
+## Case Study Learning
+
+**Real-World Examples**
+- [Browse all case studies](/case-studies/) to learn from actual E2C transitions
+- Industry-specific examples across tech, media, and social platforms
+- Lessons learned from successful and challenging transitions
+
+**Legal Framework Examples**
+- [Explore legal snippets](/legal-snippets/) for practical documentation
+- Bylaws, governance structures, and policy templates
+- Multi-jurisdictional approaches and considerations
+
+## Educational Partnerships
+
+**Academic Collaborations**
+- Research partnerships with universities
+- Student projects and thesis opportunities  
+- Faculty resources for cooperative economics courses
+
+**Professional Development**
+- Workshops for lawyers, consultants, and advisors
+- Training for organizational development professionals
+- Certification programs for E2C specialists
+
+## Tools and Templates
+
+**Planning Resources**
+- E2C readiness assessment frameworks
+- Community engagement toolkits
+- Transition timeline templates
+- Governance structure guides
+
+**Implementation Support**
+- Legal document templates
+- Financial modeling resources
+- Communication strategy guides
+- Stakeholder mapping tools
+
+## Research and Publications
+
+**Academic Resources**
+- Working papers on community ownership models
+- Economic analysis of cooperative transitions
+- Comparative studies across industries and regions
+- Policy recommendations and advocacy resources
+
+## Community Learning
+
+**Peer Networks**
+- Connect with other organizations exploring E2C
+- Mentorship opportunities with successful transitions
+- Regular webinars and discussion forums
+- Regional meetups and conferences
+
+## Get Involved
+
+Ready to learn more? [Contact us](/contact/) about educational opportunities, or [share your story](/add-your-story/) to contribute to the E2C learning community.
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+title: Media
+date: '2025-06-24'
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+type: resource
+section: resources
+layout: resource
+description: "Media coverage, publications, and press resources about Exit to Community"
+---
+
+## Featured Coverage
+
+**Exit to Community in the News**
+- Recent articles and coverage of E2C transitions
+- Analysis pieces on community ownership models
+- Interviews with founders who chose E2C paths
+
+## Academic Publications
+
+**Research and Analysis**
+- [The Italian Road to Creating Worker Cooperatives](/legal-snippets/the-italian-road-to-creating-worker-cooperatives/) - Academic research on worker buyouts
+- Policy papers on alternative exit strategies
+- Comparative studies of cooperative governance models
+
+## Media Case Studies
+
+**Journalism and Media Organizations**
+- [Defector Media](/case-studies/defector-media/) - Sports journalism as a worker cooperative
+- [The Appeal](/case-studies/the-appeal/) - Criminal justice reporting as a worker-led nonprofit
+
+**Creative Platforms**
+- [Are.na](/case-studies/are-na/) - Social platform for artists and students exploring community ownership
+
+## Press Kit
+
+**For Journalists and Researchers**
+- High-resolution logos and brand assets
+- Key statistics about community ownership
+- Expert contacts for interviews
+- Fact sheets on E2C models
+
+## Media Partnerships
+
+**Collaborative Coverage**
+- Working with media organizations exploring E2C
+- Supporting journalism on cooperative economics
+- Facilitating connections between E2C practitioners and reporters
+
+## Get in Touch
+
+Interested in covering Exit to Community stories? [Contact us](/contact/) for press resources, expert interviews, and story leads.
+