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The Foundation for Enterprise Development (FED) was established in 1986 by Dr. J. Robert Beyster to help promote the concept of broad-based, participative employee ownership and entrepreneurism. Learn more...


Key Initiatives


University Researchers Study & Teach Enterprise Ownership Models

FED is sponsoring academic fellowships on research related to broad-based ownership and its impact on individual wealth creation and motivation, firm competitiveness, corporate governance, and innovation. See their focus and results... Connect with...
Employee Ownership Global On-Line Library

FED, Aspen Institute, and Employee Ownership Foundation have created the largest online library of university research and teaching materials on employee ownership. Come visit and contribute...
New Book on the Future of the Internet in the Works

Dr. J. Robert Beyster, Mike Daniels, and Peter Economy are writing a book that tells the inside story of the building of the Internet's infrastructure. Read more... Provide input, visit Dr. Beyster's blog...
Technology Transition Resources for Small Business

The FED is a government contractor supporting early-stage technology transitions within DARPA , civilian agencies, and private sector. See DARPA successes, visit DARPA SBIR. See Additional Resources.

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