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We believe
  • a better
  • a more sustainable
  • a more ethical
  • a more equitable
  • a more humane
  • a more joyful

world is possible.

Be a Part of our Mission

Hi, we’re PIES

Peoples’ Institute for the Enlightenment of Society

We’re building a financial system that empowers all people and supports the longevity of our planet.

We believe you deserve a say in the businesses you support.
Right now, that isn’t the case with our existing financial system. 81% of stock is owned by institutions like banks and big investment firms.

When you’re not the directly registered owner of the company’s stock, you have no real say in how that company conducts business. You can’t impact how they treat their employees and suppliers and you can’t demand more sustainable practices that prioritize the environment.

Learn more about PIES and the better world we are building.

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We’re trapped in a vicious cycle.

Let’s break it down.

All the power is in the hands of the biggest players.

Wall Street giants are the biggest shareholder in 88% of the S&P 500.

Source: Scholarly Commons

They push businesses into short-term thinking.

Trying to appeal to institutional investors leads businesses into a short-termism trap.

Source: Harvard

They profit while everyone else suffers.

Their short-term priorities cause businesses to act against your best interest.

Source: ECGI Global

The cycle repeats because today’s markets are designed to benefit the largest customers.

Markets enable big players to get an advantage through tools, pricing, access, and more.

Source: Digital Commons

Here’s How We Build a Better Economy Together.

This is more than just an idea. This is a plan that’s unfolding. We’re creating a new kind of marketplace where mission-driven companies and everyday people can shape the future – starting now.

Mission-driven businesses join the PIES economy.

They’re led by purpose, not pressured by profit.  They commit to our Economic Bill of Rights.  It’s a values contract – so you know where they stand.

You invest directly in the businesses you believe in.

Your dollars become your vote, and this time, they count.  We’re building a virtual stock market designed to level the playing field, so everyone can win.

Your investments shape the PIES Economy.

You build these businesses up and hold them accountable to your idea of the American dream for workers, for stakeholders, and for yourself. 

Want in? Become a Scholar of our Institute.

We’re building a new kind of Economy, one shaped by the people it’s meant to serve.  When you sign up, you’re not just joining a list. You’re becoming one of the first voices in a growing movement.

We call them PIES Scholars; curious, conscious, and ready to help shape what’s next.

Join the Scholars
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